Many great albums on your list. My three favourites are Black Sabbath, Morrison Hotel and Paranoid. I also love Led Zeppelin III, Deep Purple In Rock, Sunflower, Loaded, Let It Be, McCartney, Plastic Ono Band, All Things Must Pass and The Man Who Sold the World. Some others I would add are Soul Rebels- Bob Marley and the Wailers, Fun House - The Stooges, Elton John self titled, T Rex self titled, Beard of Stars - Tyrannosaurus Rex, and Beaucoups of Blues - Ringo. There are some good live albums from that year, too.
Pretty stacked year. The only ones I would add that I've heard are The Flame and Ringo's first two albums. All A tier for me. So cool that Sunflower made your top 10; songs like "All I Wanna Do" and "Cool Cool Water" are astounding for their time.
Holy moly!!! As a huge Jimmy.Page, John Bonham and Jeff Beck fan how have I never heard of Lord Sutch??!! Went and listened to about half of the first song on the album. You're right about the singer, the weak point, but the rest of the band sounds good. Really looking forward to hearing all of Bonham's playing on it.
What a great list! I'm glad you put The Beach Boy's Sunflower in S as to me it's their best album along with Pet Sounds. I would include James Taylor's Sweet Baby James album as well.
Great list!! I agree with almost all rankings. I know there are no live albums or else "Live At Leeds" and "Get your ya-ya's out!" would be in. Missing are some good albums but You chose 54!! so it's no big deal. No one would make a list of 1970 without some great albums out and let's say everybody has different tastes!! So I would include "In the Wake Of Poseidon" King Crimson, "Fun House" The Stooges, "After The Gold Rush" Neil Young, "Workingman's Dead" Grateful Dead (American Beauty is good too but not so essential to me) "Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs" Derek And the Dominos and "Fire and Water" Free. Carry On Larry!!!
My S tier albums would be (in no particular order) Chicago; CSNY Deja Vu; Elton John Tumbleweed Connection; Grateful Dead Workingman's Dead; Andrew Lloyd Weber & Tim Rice Jesus Christ Superstar; Jackson 5 Christmas Album (nostalgic value); ELP; Grateful Dead American Beauty; Sly & the Family Stone Greatest Hits; Chet Atkins & Jerry Reed Me & Jerry. Since you asked: Atom Heart Mother is D.
By the way, Larry, I noticed I’m not getting TH-cam notifications when you or anyone else replies to my comments. Have you heard anything about why that’s going on?🤔
70: year the Beatles end; Sab broke the chart: Miles set the jazzrock standard . A pivotal year in music. Ill look that $5 word up now. Happy Holidays, StudMuffin.
My top 5 favourites from this awesome year. 5. All Things Must Pass - George Harrison 4. Sunflower - The Beach Boys 3. Led Zeppelin III - Led Zeppelin 2. Atom Heart Mother - Pink Floyd 1. Let It Be - The Beatles 👍xxx.
I wouldn’t call this my favorite year, but its the year I own the most albums from. ‘American Woman’ is very strong (A). I’d put ‘Bridge’ in A, but only because I’ve only heard it once. George Harrison is also A, and the Apple Jam absolutely counts towards the album, whether people want to admit it or not. ‘McCartney’ is S tier, indeed. ‘Morrison Hotel’ is one of my favorite albums of all time. Definitely S tier for me. ‘Abraxas’ I need to hear more, but its an A for now. ‘Paranoid’ is obviously in S tier, as is ‘John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band’. Another S for ‘Let It Be’ and A for ‘Deja Vu’. I would put ‘Deep Purple In Rock’ in B as well. Maybe I need to hear it more. I definitely prefer the Black Sabbath debut, which is easily S tier. The third Led Zeppelin album would go in A tier. Some great ones missing are ‘Share The Land’ (A), ‘Climbing!’ (A), ‘Idlewild South’ (A), ‘John Barleycorn Must Die’ (A), ‘Chicago II’ (A), and ‘Twelve Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus’ (A). There’s many more, but that’s what comes to mind.
I owned a few of those albums Larry,Let It Be,McCartney,Paranoid,Simon and Garfunkle's Greatest Hits,No Dice and Led Zeppelin III and I should have bought a few others,1970 was a pretty good year album wise. Bob
"Let it Be" is such a curious animal, isn't it? As a Beatles album, I don't think anyone argues it's their best work, and I certainly don't think so either. It was an attempt at an album that was pretty much abandoned by the artists themselves, and that says something. Phil Spector came in to pick up the pieces and the result, at times, is a very un-Beatlesque sound. McCartney pretty much disowned the 1970 release. Harrison's two contributions pale next to his outstanding songs on "All Things Must Pass," not that this was his fault. Lennon seems...disinterested? His work on his solo material released the same year is much more interesting. And yet...and yet! The title song, "Across the Universe," "Long and Winding Road," "Get Back" - next to most "ordinary" bands this album is definitely S-Tier. In the end, I suppose I'd have to put "Let it Be" on my own S-Tier list as well, but golly I'm conflicted about it.
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A year without sparks. I came to know Sparks with these series. Some great albuns, specially in the70s, even though they go sounding more and more like South Park canadian songs "( "blame canada," and many others) . I wonder if Sparks didn´t ghost write and ghost performed the canadian songs featured in many south Park episodes
What a year for albums! Maybe its slightly below 1971 but not by much. 'Atom Heart Mother' has a great side 1 but side 2 is not quite as interesting. Although "Fat Old Sun" is pretty good. B-Tier is probably where it should go. Cheers.
Many great albums on your list. My three favourites are Black Sabbath, Morrison Hotel and Paranoid. I also love Led Zeppelin III, Deep Purple In Rock, Sunflower, Loaded, Let It Be, McCartney, Plastic Ono Band, All Things Must Pass and The Man Who Sold the World. Some others I would add are Soul Rebels- Bob Marley and the Wailers, Fun House - The Stooges, Elton John self titled, T Rex self titled, Beard of Stars - Tyrannosaurus Rex, and Beaucoups of Blues - Ringo. There are some good live albums from that year, too.
Pretty stacked year. The only ones I would add that I've heard are The Flame and Ringo's first two albums. All A tier for me. So cool that Sunflower made your top 10; songs like "All I Wanna Do" and "Cool Cool Water" are astounding for their time.
Holy moly!!! As a huge Jimmy.Page, John Bonham and Jeff Beck fan how have I never heard of Lord Sutch??!! Went and listened to about half of the first song on the album. You're right about the singer, the weak point, but the rest of the band sounds good. Really looking forward to hearing all of Bonham's playing on it.
Hi Larry. I was pleased to see your rankings of and comments about Atomic Rooster. As you mentioned, Death Walks Behind You has no weak links.
Excellent choices, excellent ranking, but I'd put A Question of Balance in the S ranking.
What a great list! I'm glad you put The Beach Boy's Sunflower in S as to me it's their best album along with Pet Sounds. I would include James Taylor's Sweet Baby James album as well.
"Moondance" is in the list.
@@antoniodias4718 Thanks Antonio!
Great list!! I agree with almost all rankings. I know there are no live albums or else "Live At Leeds" and "Get your ya-ya's out!" would be in. Missing are some good albums but You chose 54!! so it's no big deal. No one would make a list of 1970 without some great albums out and let's say everybody has different tastes!! So I would include "In the Wake Of Poseidon" King Crimson, "Fun House" The Stooges, "After The Gold Rush" Neil Young, "Workingman's Dead" Grateful Dead (American Beauty is good too but not so essential to me) "Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs" Derek And the Dominos and "Fire and Water" Free. Carry On Larry!!!
Great year! Great records!
My S tier albums would be (in no particular order) Chicago; CSNY Deja Vu; Elton John Tumbleweed Connection; Grateful Dead Workingman's Dead; Andrew Lloyd Weber & Tim Rice Jesus Christ Superstar; Jackson 5 Christmas Album (nostalgic value); ELP; Grateful Dead American Beauty; Sly & the Family Stone Greatest Hits; Chet Atkins & Jerry Reed Me & Jerry. Since you asked: Atom Heart Mother is D.
Back to the 70’s. Can’t argue too much with the rankings. 💁🏻♀️
By the way, Larry, I noticed I’m not getting TH-cam notifications when you or anyone else replies to my comments. Have you heard anything about why that’s going on?🤔
70: year the Beatles end; Sab broke the chart: Miles set the jazzrock standard
. A pivotal year in music. Ill look that $5 word up now. Happy Holidays, StudMuffin.
All Things Must is S++ IMO
My favourite 1970 album is George Harrison‘s ATMPM!
My top 5 favourites from this awesome year.
5. All Things Must Pass - George Harrison
4. Sunflower - The Beach Boys
3. Led Zeppelin III - Led Zeppelin
2. Atom Heart Mother - Pink Floyd
1. Let It Be - The Beatles
👍xxx.
I wouldn’t call this my favorite year, but its the year I own the most albums from. ‘American Woman’ is very strong (A). I’d put ‘Bridge’ in A, but only because I’ve only heard it once. George Harrison is also A, and the Apple Jam absolutely counts towards the album, whether people want to admit it or not. ‘McCartney’ is S tier, indeed. ‘Morrison Hotel’ is one of my favorite albums of all time. Definitely S tier for me. ‘Abraxas’ I need to hear more, but its an A for now. ‘Paranoid’ is obviously in S tier, as is ‘John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band’. Another S for ‘Let It Be’ and A for ‘Deja Vu’. I would put ‘Deep Purple In Rock’ in B as well. Maybe I need to hear it more. I definitely prefer the Black Sabbath debut, which is easily S tier. The third Led Zeppelin album would go in A tier.
Some great ones missing are ‘Share The Land’ (A), ‘Climbing!’ (A), ‘Idlewild South’ (A), ‘John Barleycorn Must Die’ (A), ‘Chicago II’ (A), and ‘Twelve Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus’ (A). There’s many more, but that’s what comes to mind.
For me this is the greatest year in music
I owned a few of those albums Larry,Let It Be,McCartney,Paranoid,Simon and Garfunkle's Greatest Hits,No Dice and Led Zeppelin III and I should have bought a few others,1970 was a pretty good year album wise. Bob
Good choices. I would have placed 'In Rock' in A tier and 'Bitches Brew' in S.
"Let it Be" is such a curious animal, isn't it? As a Beatles album, I don't think anyone argues it's their best work, and I certainly don't think so either. It was an attempt at an album that was pretty much abandoned by the artists themselves, and that says something. Phil Spector came in to pick up the pieces and the result, at times, is a very un-Beatlesque sound. McCartney pretty much disowned the 1970 release. Harrison's two contributions pale next to his outstanding songs on "All Things Must Pass," not that this was his fault. Lennon seems...disinterested? His work on his solo material released the same year is much more interesting. And yet...and yet! The title song, "Across the Universe," "Long and Winding Road," "Get Back" - next to most "ordinary" bands this album is definitely S-Tier. In the end, I suppose I'd have to put "Let it Be" on my own S-Tier list as well, but golly I'm conflicted about it.
Ahh, McCartney is still his and everyone's best. You have low quality ears. Sucks, because you think you know shit.
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The Who’s Live at Leeds. Alone Together by Dave Mason. After the Goldrush by Neil Young. Leon Russell’s self titled debut album.
All Things Must Pass is the best “Beatle” album solo or otherwise IMO.
A year without sparks. I came to know Sparks with these series. Some great albuns, specially in the70s, even though they go sounding more and more like South Park canadian songs "( "blame canada," and many others) . I wonder if Sparks didn´t ghost write and ghost performed the canadian songs featured in many south Park episodes
Has to be a strong contender for greatest year in music (well for rock anyway).
What a year for albums! Maybe its slightly below 1971 but not by much. 'Atom Heart Mother' has a great side 1 but side 2 is not quite as interesting. Although "Fat Old Sun" is pretty good. B-Tier is probably where it should go. Cheers.
Monster Movie is killer
Neil young after the gold rush, wishbone ash first,grateful dead american beauty,ten years after cricklewood Green and watt