Best Albums of 1970

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Listed below are the best albums of 1970 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 53,000 greatest album charts.

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1970 year summaryThe best artists of 1970 were Black Sabbath, Neil Young, George Harrison, Simon & Garfunkel, John Lennon, Miles Davis, Van Morrison, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Led Zeppelin and The Stooges.

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51.

Força Bruta

Jorge Ben

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

78 charts

Rank Score:

774

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

409

Overall Rank:

2,129

Average Rating:

79 (90 votes)

Comments:

52.

Idlewild South

The Allman Brothers Band

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

135 charts

Rank Score:

765

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

413

Overall Rank:

2,152

Average Rating:

79 (185 votes)

Comments:

53.

In The Wake Of Poseidon

King Crimson

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

217 charts

Rank Score:

760

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

417

Overall Rank:

2,167

Average Rating:

77 (392 votes)

Comments:

54.

Chicago

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

157 charts

Rank Score:

760

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

418

Overall Rank:

2,168

Average Rating:

75 (174 votes)

Comments:

55.

Lick My Decals Off, Baby

Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

111 charts

Rank Score:

757

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

419

Overall Rank:

2,171

Average Rating:

76 (172 votes)

Comments:

56.

Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!
Live

The Rolling Stones

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

174 charts

Rank Score:

753

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

422

Overall Rank:

2,179

Average Rating:

78 (351 votes)

Comments:

57.

H To He, Who Am The Only One

Van Der Graaf Generator

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

103 charts

Rank Score:

576

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

497

Overall Rank:

2,697

Average Rating:

77 (130 votes)

Comments:

58.

Benefit

Jethro Tull

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

129 charts

Rank Score:

567

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

501

Overall Rank:

2,736

Average Rating:

78 (204 votes)

Comments:

59.

Jesus Christ Superstar (Original Concept Recording)

Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

68 charts

Rank Score:

560

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

503

Overall Rank:

2,767

Average Rating:

80 (80 votes)

Comments:

60.

Ptah, The El Daoud

Alice Coltrane

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

85 charts

Rank Score:

508

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

534

Overall Rank:

2,981

Average Rating:

80 (82 votes)

Comments:

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Best Albums of 1970 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	9	1%
Elvis Presley	7	1%
Johnny Cash	4	0%
The Beatles	4	0%
Matthews' Southern Comfort	4	0%
The Upsetters	3	0%
Grateful Dead	3	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	451	45%
	265	26%
	37	4%
	33	3%
	27	3%
	25	2%
	15	1%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	952	95%
Yes	49	5%

Live?	Albums	%
No	970	97%
Yes	31	3%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	991	99%
Yes	10	1%

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