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The Eagles /
Greatest Hits To start the list, a Greatest Hits album from the Eagles.It's not fair.This album is loaded with top-notch songs. You cannot hear these songs in public, without someone singing along. Amazon Half.com |
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Fleetwood Mac /
Rumours There is nothing I could say about this music that hasn't been said before. At the height of the disco era, we also have some of the greatest rock albums, ever. Amazon Half.com |
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Foreigner /
debut album This was a difficult choice for me, because I love Foreigners Double Vision album alot. Lately, this solid debut album from Foreigner just rocks. Amazon Half.com |
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Steely Dan /
Greatest Hits They don't just play any old rock band on a Jazz channel. So you know, Steely Dan were a very polished act. I could easily replace this with Aja, but the added content on this double album rocks. Amazon Half.com |
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Steve Miller Band /
Book of Dreams Although Steve Miller had some solid hits on this album, the experience of listening to the entire album is like a time-warp to the 70s. You get the synthesizers, the guitar riffs, and a seductive bass guitar. Amazon Half.com |
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Lynyrd Skynyrd /
Gold and Platinum The very essence of 70s rock might be to 'chill out' listening to Freebird, at great volume. And many of the other songs are great to sing along to - the music is just plain fun. Amazon Half.com |
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The Cars /
debut album Arguably, Candy-O could be slightly more fun than this debut from The Cars. However dated the new-wave sound might be to the listener, these songs show that music doesn't have to be all flashy, to be entertaining. Amazon Half.com |
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Queen /
News of the World The iconic We Will Rock You . But really. Just let the music play on, and enjoy a soulful set of classic Queen. Amazon Half.com |
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Blackfoot /
Strikes The ultimate energy of Train,Train can transform the rest of the album above mediocrity. And these are some really good songs.Especially loud. The blues riffs, and the energy of rock n roll comes to the surface. Amazon Half.com |
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Pink Floyd /
Animals Pink Floyd hit their stride with Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall. But Animals just oozes creative juices. In a rut ? Play this at moderate volume, clear your mind, and find the direction you want to go. The music will take you there. Amazon Half.com |
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Rush /
2112 Arguably, this is half an album . Well, sit back, close your eyes, and prepare yourself for the 20 minutes of ultimate rock n roll on side 1.Of course, in the CD era, you can play it all at once. Amazon Half.com |
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Heart /
Dreamboat Annie Once again, we have a synthesizer/guitar infused rock group. With the added value of a female vocalist, Heart carried the banner for women in 70s rock n roll. Amazon Half.com |
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The Doobie Brothers /
The Captain and Me I won't say that you will enjoy this album the first time you listen to it.Because it took me several plays to avoid skipping through a few soft songs. Any more, I play each song. You do have to wonder, if they had called themselves something...anything besides Doobie , if they might have been more successful. Well ,I do. Amazon Half.com |
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Styx /
The Grand Illusion The vocals on these songs are solid. The concepts, and the ideals behind Styx Grand Illusion will blow your mind. If it's not too late.The energy, the passion, it's all too much for me to describe. Just listen. Amazon Half.com |
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The Who /
Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy If any group in the 70s had more fun recording their music, The Who would not be amused.They would probably trash your hotel room. And your stage...but when they put their energy into communicating, through music, there is an unmistakable quality of 'everyman' . We are all the same,we just show it differently. Amazon Half.com |
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Led Zeppelin /
Houses of the Holy This album is slightly more synthesized than most Led Zeppelin.Houses of the Holy was a deeper side of the group than the previous albums. It gets downright weird, but it's plain honest music. Amazon Half.com |
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Elton John /
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road The album starts out with 11 minutes of soulful rock n roll from the 70s king of pop. Did anyone ever say that about Elton John, before ? There are a couple of his signature pop songs on here,but that doesn't keep the album from exploring the heart and soul of the entertainer. Amazon Half.com |
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Bad Company /
debut album These guys were professional.and while rock n roll quickly passed them by, the methodology of Bad Companys debut album did not go unheralded into history. It comes down to: do you prefer fast music, with the emphasis on speed, or do you prefer a moderate tempo? There are times for both. Bad Company rocks. Amazon Half.com |
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Bachman Turner Overdrive /
II BTO was definitely one of my favorite Takin' Care of Business bands from the 70s. It just sounds like four guys getup on the stage, and start playing ,live. And the music is fun to listen to,it doesn't stop with their hits. The whole album is worth a listen. Amazon Half.com |
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Boston /
debut album What other group could name itself after a city, and keep its identity separate ? Boston. In heart of the disco era, we have a prolific rock band , making highly influential music. And suceeding. After these 20 albums in my list, is there any question about the 'why' CD sales will never match the 70s/80s rock era ? Amazon Half.com |
Sincerely, cleaverb
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