Some of the world’s best music was created in the 70s. Not everything was disco, sequins, and cocaine. We were introduced to glam – and punk – rock and roll, funk, smooth jazz, and heavy metal in this decade. With great honor of music from the 70s, here are 15 albums from the best decade of all time. There will be a lot of Elton John; I couldn’t help myself.
1. All Things Must Pass by George Harrison.
(One of my all-time favorites of this list) His songs make me want to lie on the floor and stay there until I draw my last breath. My favorite from this album is I’d Have You Anytime.
2. Blue Moves by Elton John.
There isn’t much explanation needed here. This album made me feel feelings I didn’t know I had. It made me cry for reasons I couldn’t explain. (Peep the dope facial expressions of Elton) My favorite would be Crazy Winter.
3. Caribou by Elton John.
Another excellent – and underrated – album by Sir Elton. My favorite from this would be Cold Highway.
4. Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen.
Personally, I’m not a massive fan of the whole album, but there are lots of gems I enjoy immensely. My favorite is Adam Raised a Cain.
5. Exile on Main Street by The Rolling Stones.
I’m sure everyone is familiar with Rolling Stones, whether you’re a die-hard fan or you simply wear their shirt because you think the “design is cool” when you really know nothing about the band at all. This album is truly a must. My favorite is Loving Cup.
6. Fun House by the Stooges.
This album makes me want to turn the volume up so loud that the neighbors can listen to it with me. My favorite is Down the Street
7. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John.
Being honest, I like to cry to this one. Something about it just takes my soul out of my body. My favorite is Funeral for a Friend.
8. Hunky Dory by David Bowie.
I really love the lyrics and just the feel to it. I had to add at least one by Bowie. My favorite is Queen B*tch.
9. Innervisions by Stevie Wonder.
He wrote everything blind… genius. Every song in this album is impossibly brilliant. My favorite is Don’t Worry ‘Bout a Thing.
10. Kristofferson by Kristofferson.
Arguably, this is mostly country music. I like to think it sits on a fine line between rock n’ roll and country. It’s a balanced mix – which is risky as one who profoundly dislikes country music. It bravely slides by. My favorite is To Beat the Devil.
11. Luv Machine by Luv Machine.
This is far too underrated. I couldn’t stop listening, is the truth. The bassist is epic with mad skill. My favorite is Maybe Tomorrow.
12. Milk n’ Cookies by Milk n’ Cookies.
I mostly like this band for the drummer. I tend to tune out everything else and just sit there mesmerized by the drums. Overall though, I love their music. My Favorite is Chance to Play.
13. A Night at the Opera by Queen
This album is extremely well known. But I couldn’t make a 70s list without this one. The songs are all incredible and live rent-free through my head and heart. My favorite would be Death On Two Legs.
14. Imagine by John Lennon
I absolutely love this album and need to get it in vinyl record form. Some of my all-time favorite songs belong to Imagine, such as, Oh Yoko, Crippled Inside, and Gimmie Some Truth. I can’t possibly pick one out of the three.
15. McCartney by Paul McCartney.
I saved the best album for last – in my personal opinion. The Beatles were amazing and extremely hot. And their music was bloody magnificent. But Paul McCartney… Alone… The. Best. I’ve. Ever. Heard. My favorite songs from this album are The Lovely Linda, That Would Be Something, Maybe I’m Amazed, and Momma Miss America.
I will say most of these are rock n’ roll with many differences from each album. Some are more pop while others are glam, and some barely make it from country to rock n’ roll. There are many more great hits and albums from the 70s. I haven’t even skimmed the waters of Elton John or looked the direction of Queen. I’ll be writing a lot more about the 70s in later posts. I hope to talk tons of Sir Elton John.
