25 Classic Records from the 70's

A Listmania! list by Robert Djurhuus Wasa "arthur-44"
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Comes a Time
1.  Comes a Time by Neil Young
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  "Neil Young In his best  laid-back country mood.. nice"
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As Time Goes By
2.  As Time Goes By by Harry Nilsson
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  "Beautiful sung and arranged songs from long ago.. A little touch of class..."
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Death Of A Ladies' Man
3.  Death Of A Ladies' Man by Leonard Cohen
The list author says:
  "If there ever was a misunderstood masterpeace, then this is it, very diffferent from his other albums.. it's beautiful, noisy, disturbing, romantic and decadent at the same time"
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Power in the Darkness
4.  Power in the Darkness by Tom Robinson
The list author says:
  "Every track is a winner. Hard rocking political pop with real tunes. Still stands up high above most others from the era"
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Then Play on
5.  Then Play on by Fleetwood Mac
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  "I know it's from '69, but nevertheless.  A record mirroring the chaotic  life &  times of Fleetwood Mac at the turn of the decade. somewhat disturbing. Features Kirwan, Spencer and Green, all three so"
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Electric Warrior (Bonus Tracks)
6.  Electric Warrior (Bonus Tracks) by Marc Bolan & T Rex
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  "T-Rex and pop music in  general never got any better than this"
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Tea for the Tillerman
7.  Tea for the Tillerman by Yusuf/Cat Stevens
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  "Every song is great, his singing is great, it's open & philosophical, from before he started answering his own questions."
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If You Saw Thro' My Eyes
8.  If You Saw Thro' My Eyes by Ian Matthews
The list author says:
  "Warm, laid back, folksy, nice singing, and largely forgotten..- what a shame !"
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Low Budget
9.  Low Budget by The Kinks
The list author says:
  "Kinks back on track, a bit more rocking than in the 60's, but Ray Davies' songs and Dave Davies guitar still interacts nicely on this classic Kinks offering.."
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The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust & the Spiders from Mars: Remastered
10.  The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust & the Spiders from Mars: Remastered by David Bowie
The list author says:
  "From obscurity and cult to teenhero...and he's been with us ever since..."
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Running on Empty: Remastered
11.  Running on Empty: Remastered by Jackson Browne
The list author says:
  "On the road documentary, sort of. Those involved probably don't remember much, but it's still  Jackson's  most varied and  enjoyable record"
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Self Portrait
12.  Self Portrait by Bob Dylan
The list author says:
  "Very different from what expected, but with a charm and even humour that's very rare in Dylan's work. A perfect Sunday morning record."
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Mcguinness Flint
13.  Mcguinness Flint by McGuinness Flint
The list author says:
  "Oft overlooked british band.. sort of   trying to be the British BAND, and succeeding. Includes the finest hit single of the 70's - When I'm Dead & Gone"
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Broken English
14.  Broken English by Marianne Faithfull
The list author says:
  "A major comeback.. this is serious.  Torment and pain and a voice that convinces us all that  even the cover songs are based on self-experience.. "Ballad Of Lucy Jordan" is reason enough to purchase"
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Live Wild Red Hot 'n' Rockin'
15.  Live Wild Red Hot 'n' Rockin' by Wild Angels
The list author says:
  "Rock'n'roll revival. Live at the Revolution, their debut record even charted. Forget Shakin' Stevens.. this is REAL  rock'n'roll with guts"
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Same (1974)
16.  Same (1974) by Sailor
The list author says:
  "Great songs from wonderboy Georg Kajanus about the decandence of the european harbours. Homelonging, whores, booze and lonelyness... Sailor's night on the town, indeed"
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Tonton Macoute
17.  Tonton Macoute by Tonton Macoute
The list author says:
  "A largel forgotten jazzy rock-pop record, with flutes and saxophones. It didn't chart at all, but it's great anyway.  Progressive rock with melodies and (almost) comprehensible lyrics..."
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Silverbird
18.  Silverbird by Leo Sayer
The list author says:
  "Leo Sayer's first, and a very long distance from Las Vegas.  The ups and downs of being a clown..."
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A Question Of Balance
19.  A Question Of Balance by The Moody Blues
The list author says:
  "Easily their best record... more questions than answers, and that's nice. A very collective effort., everyone have their say, and it is never boring  at all."
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Big Smash
20.  Big Smash by Wreckless Eric
The list author says:
  "Punky attitude, funny voice, good songs,  punk with humour but still never compromising..  And  he can't really hide his nice English heart of gold.. He deserves  more than oblivion."
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The Only Ones
21.  The Only Ones by Only Ones
The list author says:
  "Depression, drug abuse, images, guitars, words,  desperation.  And a  raspy  voice that comes right from the heart.. or stomach"
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New Boots and Panties
22.  New Boots and Panties by Ian Dury & The Blockheads
The list author says:
  "Very British, very funny, very great, very moving, very punky, very melodic, very everything"
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Straight Up
23.  Straight Up by Badfinger
The list author says:
  "Another great British band that never really made it as big as they deserved. This is their best record,, three great songwriters and singers, and they were  NOT beatles copies"
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Cosmo's Factory
24.  Cosmo's Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revival
The list author says:
  "Every track is a classic, American rock never got any better. Great rhythm section and voice, this band had everything..."
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Wide Eyed and Legless: the a&M Recordings
25.  Wide Eyed and Legless: the a&M Recordings by Andy Fairweather Low
The list author says:
  "Like Fairport with desperation and humour and nice songs.  He deserves much more credit as a singer/songwriter,  this is very good, indeed. In a just world  AFL would not play second fiddle to anybody"
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