Best Albums of 1974

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Listed below are the best albums of 1974 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 53,000 greatest album charts.

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1974 year summaryThe best artists of 1974 were King Crimson, Neil Young, Genesis, Supertramp, Queen, Brian Eno, Robert Wyatt, Joni Mitchell, David Bowie and Jorge Ben.

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King Crimson

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

840 charts

Rank Score:

10,547

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Overall Rank:

144

Average Rating:

86 (1,056 votes)

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On The Beach

Neil Young

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

786 charts

Rank Score:

7,901

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Overall Rank:

212

Average Rating:

84 (952 votes)

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The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway

Genesis

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

775 charts

Rank Score:

7,466

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Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

668 charts

Rank Score:

6,602

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Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

428 charts

Rank Score:

4,243

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Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

476 charts

Rank Score:

3,163

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131

Overall Rank:

566

Average Rating:

82 (561 votes)

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Here Come The Warm Jets

Brian Eno

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

439 charts

Rank Score:

3,102

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Queen

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

485 charts

Rank Score:

3,093

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1974

Appears in:

518 charts

Rank Score:

2,900

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145

Overall Rank:

615

Average Rating:

78 (946 votes)

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A Tábua De Esmeralda

Jorge Ben

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

227 charts

Rank Score:

2,791

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148

Overall Rank:

640

Average Rating:

83 (236 votes)

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Best Albums of 1974 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	8	1%
Elvis Presley	4	0%
Charles Gerhardt / National Philharmonic Orchestra	4	0%
Johnny Cash	3	0%
Gladys Knight & The Pips	3	0%
The Cosmic Jokers	3	0%
Ohio Players	3	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	404	40%
	209	21%
	55	5%
	42	4%
	42	4%
	25	2%
	25	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	956	95%
Yes	47	5%

Live?	Albums	%
No	962	96%
Yes	41	4%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	992	99%
Yes	11	1%

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