Best Albums of 1976
Listed below are the best albums of 1976 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 59,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 5 hours ago).
"A good album by the great Brazilian composer and masterful lyricist, marred by a few less exciting tracks, especially on the B side (although all of them are sophisticated and classy). Highlights are "O Que Será? (À Flor da Terra)" (with Milton Nascimento, who would record another version of this..." [+] Reply
"An innovative release from the "Canadian Beatles" in 1976. Fans of ELO, the Beatles and 10cc will appreciate what this has to offer. The concept borders on parody at times, but pulls through with adventurous arrangements and engaging effects." Reply
"I don't understand how this can be so overlooked" Reply
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flamingyesdept | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"This is a divisive album as Benson transitioned from "real" jazz to smooth/popular contemporary jazz. Purists decry it while casual jazz fans laud it. Even as a hard core jazz fan, I think it's excellent. One just need set aside preconceptions and listen to it for what it is, which is certainly b..." [+] Reply
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Fischman | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Guitar virtuoso Bill Nelson and his band Be Bop Deluxe was one of the most exciting acts that emerged in Britain in the middle of the glam rock period of the early 1970s. Stylistically, the group is clearly related to both David Bowie and Cockney Rebel. In 1976 the group's absolute masterpiece, "..." [+] Reply
"No, it's not all doom and gloom on this one. Black Sabbath evolved and this album shows how much they grew. I realize this isn't their most popular album...in fact, it gets slammed by a lot of Sabbath fans. However, listen to the album for its music! It's the Black Sabbath name across the top tha..." [+] Reply
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Captain_Dude | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +5 votes (5 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1976
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224
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"Great continuation from the Instituciones by Sui Generis - he finally manages to leave his folk roots behind, and embraces prog rock. Complex, yet easy to love. Garcia at his finest." Reply
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Defago | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"My most played or heard Rod Stewart album thanks to Mum especialy the Slow side all good tracks here I like 'Fool for You' and 'Ball Trap' the hits speak for themselves 'The Killing of Georgie' one of his best" Reply
"Oozing with Mellotron washes, Mellotron flutes and Moog Modular ratcheted sequences, this album follows on where Ricochet left off with a more melodic musical structure. Where Zeit, Rubycon and Phaedra were predominantly sound collages, this album helps the listener more easily form those vast ex..." [+] Reply
"Literally the best reggae record I've ever heard. Sunny harmonies, beautiful melodies, and stunning songwriting. Heartwarming, really. It just wants to be your friend. Why refuse?" Reply
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drakonium | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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Best Albums of 1976 composition
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| Fela Kuti & Africa 70 | 3 | 0% | |
| Various Artists | 3 | 0% | |
| Golden Earring | 3 | 0% | |
| Can | 3 | 0% | |
| AC/DC | 2 | 0% | |
| Wings | 2 | 0% | |
| Crucis | 2 | 0% | |
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381 | 38% | |
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200 | 20% | |
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41 | 4% | |
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40 | 4% | |
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39 | 4% | |
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37 | 4% | |
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33 | 3% | |
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