The Best Albums Of The 70's

A Listmania! list by Jonathan Wright "kitchenperson" (United Kingdom)
 
Roxy Music
1.  Roxy Music by Roxy Music
The list author says:
  "I wasn't born at the time so I just have to imagine how exciting this album must have sounded in 1972, having said that it still sounds fresh and exciting now. Best track Remake/Remodel"
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Trans-Europe Express [IMPORT]
2.  Trans-Europe Express [IMPORT] by Kraftwerk
The list author says:
  "Autobahn, The Man Machine and Computer World are all brilliant too but this stands as the best Kraftwerk album. You know the deal German pioneers that influenced everyone. Best track Metal On Metal"
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Commodores
3.  Commodores by Commodores
The list author says:
  "Before they started doing all those ballads The Commodores were an amazing soul band who made 5 great albums (3 of them impossible to buy now) Best track Won't You Come Dance With Me"
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Come to My Garden
4.  Come to My Garden by Minnie Riperton
The list author says:
  "I can't think of a better female voice in the history of music and there is so much more to her than Lovin You. Such a beautiful record! Best track Come To My Garden"
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Sunflower/Surf's Up
5.  Sunflower/Surf's Up by The Beach Boys
The list author says:
  "Amazing to think for under 5 pounds you can get 2 of the most beautiful records ever made. Both albums come close to Pet Sounds for quality. Best track Surf's Up"
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Heroes
6.  Heroes by David Bowie
The list author says:
  "Obviously Bowie owned the 70's and apart from Prince in the following decade no-one has come close to making such a good run of classic albums. Best track "Heroes""
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Curtis
7.  Curtis by Curtis Mayfield
The list author says:
  "A really gorgeous album and contains Move On Up one of the finest songs in existance. Best track Move On Up"
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B-52's
8.  B-52's by B-52's
The list author says:
  "I love almost everything about this album the tunes, the lyrics, the artwork and the way It's a unique album. One thing I'd change? that cover of Downtown. Best track Rock Lobster"
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Before And After Science
9.  Before And After Science by Brian Eno
The list author says:
  "I prefer Eno's vocal albums to his instrumentals, the 4 he made in this decade are stunning this is the best by a small margin. Best track Backwater"
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Mothership Connection
10.  Mothership Connection by Parliament
The list author says:
  "One of the best album covers in my collection almost as good as the music on the record. Best track Mothership Connection (Starchild)"
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Songs In The Key Of Life
11.  Songs In The Key Of Life by Stevie Wonder
The list author says:
  "I love the story that when he made this album he just kept recording more and more songs and couldn't stop, Shame he used all his ideas up but still a classic double. Best track Joy Inside Mty Tears"
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The Specials
12.  The Specials by The Specials
The list author says:
  "One of those bands that everyone seems to love and how can you not? The first 2 albums are perfect. Best track Nite Club"
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New Boots and Panties
13.  New Boots and Panties by Ian Dury & The Blockheads
The list author says:
  "Ian Dury was a great lyricist but I think I love this album more for the music. Some of the basslines could have been on Chic records. Best track Wake Up And Make Love To Me"
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Indiscreet
14.  Indiscreet by Sparks
The list author says:
  "Although Sparks have had a bit of a critical rebirth recently I still think some of their older records are very underated, especially this one. Best track Happy Hunting Ground"
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The Pleasure Principle + 7 Bonus Tracks
15.  The Pleasure Principle + 7 Bonus Tracks by Gary Numan
The list author says:
  "If I'm honest I only really like early Gary Numan and this Telekon and Replicas are all fantastic. Best track Metal"
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Marquee Moon
16.  Marquee Moon by Television
The list author says:
  "One of those albums that always appears in best of lists that you just can't argue with. A perfect record. Best track Marquee Moon"
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The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
17.  The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway by Genesis
The list author says:
  "Yes it's a prog album, yes Phill Collins is on it and yes the lyrics are a bit dodgy but if I put on Carpet Crawlers I just won't care Best track Carpet Crawlers"
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Stranded
18.  Stranded by Roxy Music
The list author says:
  "The first 3 Roxy albums are just essential for every record collection. Love that solo in Amazona. Best track Amazona"
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I'm Still in Love With Y
19.  I'm Still in Love With Y by Al Green
The list author says:
  "The best of a great run of albums..I realise I'm sounding repetitive but this really was the decade for great prolific artists. Best track One Of These Good Old Days"
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Pink Moon
20.  Pink Moon by Nick Drake
The list author says:
  "I like the story of how he just turned up at his record company and handed this album in then dissapeared. It kind of adds to the mystique of this unsetlling album. Best track Things Behind The Sun"
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Number One in Heaven
21.  Number One in Heaven by Sparks
The list author says:
  "Sparks + Giorgio Moroder = One of the best disco albums ever made. Best track Number 1 In Heaven"
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LET'S GET IT ON (REMASTERED)
22.  LET'S GET IT ON (REMASTERED) by Marvin Gaye
The list author says:
  "I think I'm one of the few people that prefers this to What's Going On? (That's amazing too) But song's like Please Stay and the title track just always get me. Best track Let's Get It On"
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One Nation Under A Groove
23.  One Nation Under A Groove by Funkadelic
The list author says:
  "George Clinton made almost 20 albums in the 70's and this is one of my favourites. One day I like to think I will own all his records but it's taking a while. Best track One Nation Under A Groove"
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Nice Mover
24.  Nice Mover by Gina X Performance
The list author says:
  "Great dark synth pop with icy vocal delivery that predates Grace Jones first classic in the same vein by a year. Best track Nice Mover"
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Fear of Music [CD + DVDA]
25.  Fear of Music [CD + DVDA] by Talking Heads
The list author says:
  "The first 4 Heads albums are all perfect. I have to say that I feel bad not including Wire, Blondie, Iggy Pop and a lot more Bowie but there just wasn't room. Best track Cities"
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