With lush organs, brass, and slide guitar augmenting her unique and understated voice, Sanny Denny’s fourth album is a garden of musical delights. Skylarking is among Horace Andy’s best albums, with powerful reggae grooves to complement Andy’s distinctive voice.Įlegantly combining the blues with country, jazz, and rock Naturally soars on the strength of J.J. With songs like the cheeky rocker “Take 54” and the tender “Turn On Your Radio,” Son Of Schmilsson touches on many moods and styles. With its complex compositions and inventive playing, Sahara showcases Tyner as jazz innovator. Pianist, composer, and former Coltrane sideman, McCoy Tyner enjoyed a long and rich career as one of jazz’s premier musicians.
1972’s People….Hold On remains one of his finest releases, fusing heartfelt soul with meaningful social commentary on songs like “Someday We’ll Have A Better World.”įleetwood Mac’s sixth studio album Bare Trees is anchored by standout songs like “Homeward Bound,” “The Ghost,” and “Child Of Mine.” With its vivid lyrics and arrangements that veer from rocking and heavy to sweet and understated, the album is a worthwhile listen even if it’s underrated when compared to the band’s more well-known releases.
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.”Ĭutting edge and immersive, Cluster II is a testament to the German band’s ability to conjure experimental electronic sounds.įamously known as the falsetto for The Temptations, Eddie Kendricks began branching out and releasing solo albums in the early 70s. 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.Ĭhicago found success in the 70s, infusing pop music and rock with virtuosic jazz chops. 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.Ĭat Stevens’ Catch Bull At Four was yet another No. John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Some Time In New York City is among their most politically charged music, and remains controversial even today.Ī brilliant bit of power pop, The Raspberries’ second album sees the group honing their instinct for indelible melodies and undeniable choruses.ĥ7: 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. As her vocal delivery runs the gamut from screaming to an ominous monotone, the sound that Peacock carves out is like nothing else.ĥ9: John & Yoko / Plastic Ono Band With Elephant’s Memory And Invisible Strings - Some Time In New York City
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Vocalist and pianist Annette Peacock’s I’m The One is a bizarre trip into psychedelia and free jazz. Wishbone Ash were among the first to utilize two lead guitars, leading to an album of complex hard rock and prog brilliance.Ħ1: 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. 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.
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