1970s best albums:
What's Going On, Marvin Gaye. this album is a twofold experience, perhaps the pinnacle of the motown sound and also a snapshot of america leaving the 60s for the 70s.
Rumours, Fleetwood Mac. A bit of a soap opera story set to music, the harmonies and riffs are tremendous.
My Aim is True, Elvis Costelo. the beginning of retro-rock that engulfed the 80s, Costello bridged the early rock n roll with the post punk sound.
Who's Next, The Who. So many classic sounds that were copied for the next decade, not as raw and real as their past works but the beginning of electronic rock.
Led Zeppelin IV. how could a list of 70s albums not have at least one of theirs on it? they dominated the decade.
Sticky Fingers, Rolling Stones. Just some of the best rock n roll from one of the most consistent rock groups ever.
Pretzel Logic, Steely Dan. Great songs, creative sound. A timepiece of the era.
Deja Vu, Crosby Stills Nash & Young. This really is a 60's sound but it was released in the 70s. Still worth listening to, although it's hard to believe that crosby actually could sound as good as he did.
The Wild, The Innocent & The E Street Shuffle. Bruce Springsteen. springsteen before he was known and before he read all his praise in the press.
Fillmore East, Allman Bros. those double lead guitars, wonderful blues oriented rock. hard choice vs eat a peach.
Dark Side of the Moon, Pink Floyd. how could anyone have a 70s list without pink floyd? always liked it better than the wall.
Saturate Before Using, Jackson Browne. Folk rock that stills sounds great today.
For The Roses, Joni Mitchell. Her voice is so clear, the melodies are so good. her earlier album, blue, is also great but it is so...blue. this is a much happier work.
Feats Don't Fail Me Now, Little Feat. A little bit country, a little bit folk, a lot rock n roll with a horn section.
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