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Top Ten Albums of the Seventies

What are your top ten favorite albums from the 70s?

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10. Rolling Stones by It's Only Rock And Roll
9. Queen by A Winters Tale
8. Led Zepplin by Led Zepplin ii
7. Pink Floyd by Wish You Were Here
6. Sex Pistols by Never Mind The Bollocks
5. Jimmi Hendrix by Electric Ladyland
4. David Bowie by Ziggy Stardust
3. Led Zepplin by Led Zepplin IV
2. Sergeant Pepper by Beatles
1. Dark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd
Probably of all time , when it stays in the charts for twenty years it tells you something.

10. 2112 by Rush
Overture!!!!! end of story.
9. House Of The Holy by Led Zeppelin
One of the greatest Blues/Rock albums ever. Could these guys be any better? PERFECT!!!
8. Van Halen by Van Halen
Come on there is no better Van Halen Album and these guys ROCK!!!!! Were talking David Lee Roth...no Sammy Hagar bullsh*t. Eddie is one of the greatest!
7. What's Going On? by Marvin Gaye
Greatest RB vocalist and songwriter ever.
6. Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan
Best Songwriter ever!!!!!!!!!!! Greatest Folk Singer ever!!!!!! Great Album
5. Who's Next by The Who
There would be no Pearl Jam with out these guys. Townshend and Moon it doesnt get better. Oh yeah and Baba O'Reilly aint to shabby either
4. Let It Be by Beatles
See above statement. These guys forever changed the face of rock and roll not to mention all of society. Without them this poll would never had even been taken
3. Abbey Road by Beatles
Hey they're the Beatles!
2. Dark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd
Most Selling Album ever. Great Band. Great Front man. Continously amazing songs. Not one break from greatness throughout
1. Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin
Greatest Band Ever! Influenced every band that followed. Technically perfect and an attitude that is rarely matched.

10. News Of The World by Queen
"We Will Rock You" and "We are the Champions"
9. Hotel California by The Eagles
8. Machine Head by Deep Purple
Pure seventies rock music.
7. Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin
Mainly for "Stairway to Heaven"
6. Meddle by Pink Floyd
The first magestic album by PF.
5. A Night At The Opera by Queen
The best 'Queen'album ever. Containing "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Death on two Legs"
4. Dark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd
True masterpieces with "Money" and "Time". The most popular PF album in the States.
3. The Wall by Pink Floyd
A little bit too popular, extremely painful eighty minutes long cry against war.
2. Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
Tribute to the one and only god of psychedelic rock Syd Barrett.
1. Animals by Pink Floyd
A great album by a great band, fantastic lyrics and images of the flying pig. Underrated often but still is marvelous.

10. I Robot & Tales Of Mystery And Imagination by The Alan Parsons Project
The reason I had to put both on tgere is becuase barely anybody has heard of the latter. Both are incredible..
9. What If by The Dixie Dregs
Steve Morse...up there with the ranks of Jeff Beck, Leo Kottke, and McLaughlin.
8. Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan
To tell you the absolute truth, the albums i would actually put on here is are Freewheelin', The Times They Are A Changin', and Highway 61 Revisited....all from the 60's though, so i Had to get Bob on here somewhere, after all he wrote the best lyrics...He is GOD!
7. Who's Next by The Who
Phenomenal...
6. Revolver by The Beatles
For obvious reasons...this however can't completely do justice to the band. If I could I'd add Sgt. Peppers, Magical Mystery Tour, & The White Album to this, but I can't.
5. Physical Graffitti by Led Zeppelin
So many solid tracks, great lyrics and Jimmy Page.
4. Animals by Pink Floyd
Political, spine tingling rock at it's absolute peak. This album does not completely envelope the full spectrum of all that is Pink Floyd, but along the lines of 70's rock, not much comes close.
3. Inner Mounting Flame by Mahavishnu Orchestra
John McLaughlin flies through this album, possibly the best rock/fusion guitarist ever. Also, obviously it helps to have Jan Hammer and Billy Cobham by your side.
2. Truth by Jeff Beck
Ahhh....yeah, It's Jeff Beck. Enough said...
1. The Velvet Underground & Nico by The Velvet Underground
Technically, from 1967, please, don't pick bones here! It's the most chilling album both lyrically, and poetically ever made.

10. I Robot & Tales Of Mystery And Imagination by The Alan Parsons Project
The reason I had to put both on tgere is becuase barely anybody has heard of the latter. Both are incredible..
9. What If by The Dixie Dregs
Steve Morse...up there with the ranks of Jeff Beck, Leo Kottke, and McLaughlin.
8. Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan
To tell you the absolute truth, the albums i would actually put on here is are Freewheelin', The Times They Are A Changin', and Highway 61 Revisited....all from the 60's though, so i Had to get Bob on here somewhere, after all he wrote the best lyrics...He is GOD!
7. Who's Next by The Who
Phenomenal...
6. Revolver by The Beatles
For obvious reasons...this however can't completely do justice to the band. If I could I'd add Sgt. Peppers, Magical Mystery Tour, & The White Album to this, but I can't.
5. Physical Graffitti by Led Zeppelin
So many solid tracks, great lyrics and Jimmy Page.
4. Animals by Pink Floyd
Political, spine tingling rock at it's absolute peak. This album does not completely envelope the full spectrum of all that is Pink Floyd, but along the lines of 70's rock, not much comes close.
3. Inner Mounting Flame by Mahavishnu Orchestra
John McLaughlin flies through this album, possibly the best rock/fusion guitarist ever. Also, obviously it helps to have Jan Hammer and Billy Cobham by your side.
2. Truth by Jeff Beck
Ahhh....yeah, It's Jeff Beck. Enough said...
1. The Velvet Underground & Nico by The Velvet Underground
Technically, from 1967, please, don't pick bones here! It's the most chilling album both lyrically, and poetically ever made.

10. Some Girls by The Rolling Stones
The last (and best) hurrah
9. Toys In The Attic by Aerosmith
America's answer to the question "Led WHO?"
8. Briefcase Full Of Blues by The Blues Brothers
Who says our parents were never hip?
7. Some Enchanted Evening by Blue Oyster Cult
The soundtack for every 70's dude that ever wore a "Disco Sucks" T-shirt
6. Boston by Boston
A real rarity... EVERY song is great
5. Brain Salad Surgery by Emerson Lake and Palmer
The cover art alone warrants this to be on the top 10! But seriously, the Classical Masters would be proud
4. Fire On The Mountain by Charlie Daniels Band
If'n you ever feel like secceding from the Union, listen to this first, it'll DEFINATLY put you in the mood. This album has been known to "good ol' boy up" brooklynites
3. Countdown To Ecstacy by Steely Dan
Wanna feel 70's angst? Give this one a spin
2. Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield
Who says you need acid (ala Floyd) to "get into the music, man!" ??? One guy by himself playing dozens of instruments with 70's technology. Mind blowing
1. Chicago II by Chicago
Jazz-Rock at it's finest. Intricate, tight and just plain fun. Terry Kath never got the recognition and credit he deserved as probably one of the finest guitar players in R&R. Even the great Jimi Hendrix said of Kath "I thought I was good, but THIS guy blows me away!"

10. The Beatles (White Album) by Beatles
9. 1967-1970 (Blue Album) by Beatles
8. 1962-1966 (Red Album) by Beatles
7. Boston by Boston
6. Best of George Harrison by George Harrison
5. Somewere in England by George Harrison
4. Dark Horse by George Harrison
3. Let it Bleed by Rolling Stones
2. Paul McCartney by Band on The Run
1. All Things Must Pass by George Harrison

10. Tapestry by Carole King
One of the early 70's best
9. Led Zepplin II by Led Zepplin
this band must be on a top ten list
8. 4-Way Street by Crosby, Stills, Nash, &Young
The album makes me wish I was at the concert.
7. Hotel California by The Eagles
The quintisential album from the quintisential 70's California band
6. JT by James Taylor
My favorite LP from this great artist
5. Tea For The Tillerman by Cat Stevens
An acoustic gem!
4. Aja by Steely Dan
A great album by a great band
3. Teaser And The Firecat by Cat Stevens
A Classic Album from the singer/songwriter genre...beautiful lyrics
2. Blue by Joni Mitchell
Not a bad song on the album
1. Dark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd
A mind blower....just a tremendous piece of work

10. Hair Of The Dog by Nazareth
what vocals! i wonder if he can still deliver that kind of performance.
9. Dog And Butterfly by Heart
mistral wind is one of the BADDEST songs ever! and i seen them do it live, all original group, in good ole 1978!
8. Houses Of The Holy by Led Zeppelin
oh yes! the song remains the same. ever hear DREAM THEATER's version of this? if not, check it out!
7. Hemispheres by Rush
have you guessed yet? i'm a major rush fan! this lp had the biggest impact on me as a guitarist/songwriter. its still evident in my stuff today, 21 years later.
6. Dreamboat Annie by Heart
seen them twice in the 70's. i dont believe they've been the same w/o the great roger fisher.
5. The Grand Illusion by Styx
simply great stuff!
4. Toys In The Attic by Aerosmith
another lp responsible for my illnees (being a guitarist). i wish they still sounded like this!
3. A Farewell To Kings by Rush
further drove the need to become a guitarist.
2. Boston by Boston
what a sound! sounds better than 98% of the producing done now, 25 years later!
1. 2112 by Rush
this album caused me to become a guitarist.

10. Boston by Boston
THE ONLY ALBUM THAT I AM AWARE OF WHERE EACH TRACK WAS PLAYED ON THE RADIO AS HIT SINGLES.
9. Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack by Various Artists
THE BEE GEES FIVE SONGS OFF THIS SOUNDTRACK ARE PROBABLY THE BEST DISCO SONGS EVER WRITTEN.
8. Hotel California by The Eagles
THIS WAS THE FIRST CD IN MY COLLECTION. WITH THE TALENT LEVEL IN THIS GROUP, THERE IS NO WAY THAT THIS BAND COULD NOT REACH ULTIMATE SUCCESS.
7. Fragile by Yes
THIS IS YES AT IT'S PEAK IN THE 70'S. THIS IS THE ONLY ALBUM I CAN RECALL WHERE EACH MEMBER OF THE BAND WROTE, PRODUCED, AND PERFORMED THEIR OWN SOLO TRACKS.
6. Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
THIS ALBUM HAS THE BEST COLLECTION OF SONGS THAT PORTRAY THE STRUGGLE THAT EXISTS IN RELATIONSHIPS. I BELIEVE EVERYONE CAN RELATE TO CERTAIN LYRICS ON THIS RECORD AND THAT IS WHY I BELIEVE IT IS ONE OF MOST BOUGHT ALBUMS IN HISTORY.
5. Who's Next by The Who
THIS ALBUM CONTAINED WHAT I CALL THE WHO'S BIG THREE. BABA O'RILEY, WON'T GET FOOLED AGAIN, AND BEHIND BLUE EYES. WON'T GET FOOLED AGAIN CONTAINS THE MOST INTELLIGENT USE OF A KEYBOARD IN ROCK HISTORY.
4. Houses Of The Holy by Led Zeppelin
THIS IS A GREAT RECORD TO HAVE JUST FOR THE COVER. LED ZEPPELIN WENT ALL OUT AND SAMPLED ALL THEIR MUSICAL STYLES AND TASTES TO DEMONSTRATE HOW DIVERSE A HEAVY METAL BAND CAN BE.
3. The Wall by Pink Floyd
THE 70'S HAD MANY SONGS THAT TOLD STORIES, BUT THIS TOOK THAT CONCEPT TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL. FIRST TIME I HEARD THIS ALBUM I THOUGHT I WAS LISTENING TO A PIECE OF LITERATURE ON CASSETTE.
2. Led Zeppelin 4 by Led Zeppelin
I WOULD HAVE PUT LED ZEPPELIN'S BOX SET IN THIS LIST, BUT THIS IS AN ALBUM'S LIST SO I CHOSE THEIR BEST WORK. LED ZEPPELIN WRITES THEIR MOST DEEPEST LYRIC WITH THE MOST PLAYED SONG IN ROCK HISTORY.
1. Dark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd
THIS IS THE SGT. PEPPER'S ALBUM OF THE 70'S. ENOUGH SAID.