Best Albums of 1974

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Listed below are the best albums of 1974 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 54,000 greatest album charts.

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1974 year summaryThe best artists of 1974 were King Crimson, Neil Young, Genesis, Supertramp, Queen, Brian Eno, Robert Wyatt, Joni Mitchell, David Bowie and Jorge Ben.

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King Crimson

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

850 charts

Rank Score:

10,431

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Overall Rank:

142

Average Rating:

86 (1,068 votes)

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On The Beach

Neil Young

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

802 charts

Rank Score:

7,954

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Overall Rank:

205

Average Rating:

84 (962 votes)

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The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway

Genesis

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

776 charts

Rank Score:

7,278

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Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

673 charts

Rank Score:

6,500

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Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

438 charts

Rank Score:

4,460

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Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

486 charts

Rank Score:

3,201

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129

Overall Rank:

555

Average Rating:

82 (564 votes)

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Here Come The Warm Jets

Brian Eno

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

442 charts

Rank Score:

3,164

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Queen

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

485 charts

Rank Score:

3,004

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1974

Appears in:

522 charts

Rank Score:

2,857

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145

Overall Rank:

622

Average Rating:

78 (951 votes)

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A Tábua De Esmeralda

Jorge Ben

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

230 charts

Rank Score:

2,765

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148

Overall Rank:

640

Average Rating:

83 (237 votes)

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Best Albums of 1974 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	8	1%
Charles Gerhardt / National Philharmonic Orchestra	4	0%
Elvis Presley	4	0%
Santana	3	0%
Neil Diamond	3	0%
Ohio Players	3	0%
Johnny Cash	3	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	407	41%
	210	21%
	56	6%
	41	4%
	40	4%
	27	3%
	25	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	956	95%
Yes	48	5%

Live?	Albums	%
No	963	96%
Yes	41	4%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	993	99%
Yes	11	1%

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