50: Eddie Kendricks – People… Hold Onįamously known as the falsetto for The Temptations, Eddie Kendricks began branching out and releasing solo albums in the early 70s. Chicago V is one of the band’s crowning achievements, fusing musical styles beautifully on songs like “State Of The Union” and the smash radio hit “Saturday in the Park.” 51: Cluster – Cluster IIĬutting edge and immersive, Cluster II is a testament to the German band’s ability to conjure experimental electronic sounds. 52: Chicago – Chicago VĬhicago found success in the 70s, infusing pop music and rock with virtuosic jazz chops. Whether it’s the swirling organ and driving rhythm of the title track or the standout, “Jusqu’a Ce Que La Force De T’Aimer Me Manqu,” Paix conjures sounds that capture the imagination. With its idiosyncratic vocals and complex musical structures, Catherine Ribero And Alpes’ Paix is an intriguing progressive rock masterpiece. No Secrets is both dreamy and heartbreaking with songs like “You’re So Vain” and “We Have No Secrets” deftly exploring the nuances of love and heartbreak. With a rich, crystal-clear voice, there are few singer/songwriters that exemplified the 70s more than Carly Simon. 1 album for the singer-songwriter, proving that his direct and purposeful tunes spoke powerfully to the times in which they were released. “Che Che Colé” is one of the must-hear highlights.Ĭlick to load video 55: Cat Stevens – Catch Bull At FourĬat Stevens’ Catch Bull At Four was yet another No. 57: Willie Colón & Hector Lavoe – Crime PaysĪ collection of some of Willie Colón’s finest moments from the 60s and 70s, Crime Pays proves that his collaborations with Hector Lavoe were among the best things he ever recorded. 58: The Raspberries – FreshĪ brilliant bit of power pop, The Raspberries’ second album sees the group honing their instinct for indelible melodies and undeniable choruses. John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Some Time In New York City is among their most politically charged music, and remains controversial even today. 59: John & Yoko / Plastic Ono Band With Elephant’s Memory And Invisible Strings - Some Time In New York City As her vocal delivery runs the gamut from screaming to an ominous monotone, the sound that Peacock carves out is like nothing else. Vocalist and pianist Annette Peacock’s I’m The One is a bizarre trip into psychedelia and free jazz. 61: Townes Van Zandt – The Late Great Townes Van Zandtġ972’s The Late Great Townes Van Zandt is one where you’d first find “Pancho and Lefty,” a song so beautiful that it already merits inclusion on a best albums of the year list. Wishbone Ash were among the first to utilize two lead guitars, leading to an album of complex hard rock and prog brilliance. Epic must be really mad.Click to load video 63: The Doobie Brothers – Toulouse Streetįeaturing the eternal “Listen to the Music,” The Doobie Brothers’ second album sees the group starting to flesh out a unique sound all their own. How do you only sell 27k with all that promotion ? Now that’s a big head scratcher. Even Olivia’s SOUR and Morgan Wallen are stable in the Top 5. There weren’t any big or major releases last week, so therefore she had the perfect opportunity to debut high. The album was discounted after the label saw she was about to sell 9k of traditional albums because no one was buying it.ĭ a m n you would think she would have debuted in the Top 3 and sell at least 50k SPS. Also, she promoted on The Today Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show and a whole concert on Tik Tok □□□. Even Willow was with her on Saturday Night Live performing. She had a big Ed Sheeran feature one of if not the biggest Male Popstar right now. She was literally everywhere promoting the album and only managed to do 11k in pure sales. Although the album debuted in the Top 10 she still sold less than 30k with all the promo.
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