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Bob Dylan - Blood on the Tracks
January 20, 1975
Singer-Songwriter
Critic Score
100
6
reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify
2
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Joni Mitchell - Court and Spark
January 1, 1974
Folk
Critic Score
100
5
reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify
3
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The Clash - London Calling
December 14, 1979
Punk
Critic Score
100
5
reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify
4
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David Bowie - Hunky Dory
December 17, 1971
Glam Rock
Critic Score
100
4
reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify
5
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Steve Reich - Music for 18 Musicians
January 1, 1978
Classical
Critic Score
100
4
reviews
Amazon
Spotify
6
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Joni Mitchell - Blue
June 22, 1971
Folk Rock
Critic Score
100
4
reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify
7
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Miles Davis - Bitches Brew
April 1, 1970
Jazz Fusion
Critic Score
100
4
reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify
8
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The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers
April 23, 1971
Blues Rock
Critic Score
100
4
reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify
9
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The Clash - The Clash
April 8, 1977
Punk
Critic Score
100
4
reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify
10
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Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
September 12, 1975
Progressive Rock
Critic Score
100
4
reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify
11
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Derek and The Dominos - Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs
November 1, 1970
Blues Rock
Critic Score
100
3 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify
12
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James Taylor - Sweet Baby James
February 1, 1970
Singer-Songwriter
Critic Score
100
3 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify
13
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Van Halen - Van Halen
February 10, 1978
Hard Rock
Critic Score
100
3 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify
14
.
Ramones - Rocket to Russia
November 4, 1977
Punk Rock
Critic Score
100
3 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify
15
.
Wire - Pink Flag
December 1, 1977
Art Punk
Critic Score
100
3 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify
16
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Santana - Abraxas
September 1, 1970
Latin Rock
Critic Score
100
3 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify
17
.
Neil Young - Tonight's The Night
June 20, 1975
Rock
Critic Score
100
3 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify
18
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The Congos - Heart of the Congos
January 1, 1977
Roots Reggae
Critic Score
100
3 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify
19
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The Velvet Underground - Loaded
September 1, 1970
Pop Rock
Critic Score
100
3 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify
20
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Television - Marquee Moon
February 8, 1977
Art Punk
Critic Score
100
3 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify
21
.
Grateful Dead - American Beauty
November 1, 1970
Folk Rock
Critic Score
100
3 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify
22
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Stevie Wonder - Innervisions
August 3, 1973
Soul
Critic Score
100
3 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify
23
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David Holland Quartet - Conference of the Birds
Avant-Garde Jazz
Critic Score
100
2 reviews
Amazon
24
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Return To Forever - Light as a Feather
Jazz Fusion
Critic Score
100
2 reviews
Amazon
25
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Mahavishnu Orchestra - Birds of Fire
March 29, 1973
Jazz Fusion
Critic Score
100
2 reviews
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify
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