These Albums Are 10s (1970s)

[@tylersquanto8938]

Pink Floyd fans are punching the air so hard rn…

[@Frost-ze6rw]

Rightfully so though, how the fuck isn’t one of their projects on here?

[@Part-TimeYouTubeCommenter]

As a PF die-hard, I can confirm. Dark Side not being on the list is outrageous.

[@quandaledingle5155]

@@Part-TimeKZbinCommenter dark side is overrated

[@noelc8927]

Pink Floyd 2 is better

[@lorddrac_dontaskmetodance]

Pink Floyd is pretty overrated as a whole.

[@hallamhal]

Before Led Zep dropped that album, there was only mental and theoretical graffiti. That's how good it was, they manifested graffiti physically in the world.

[@mrbig1022]

No

[@satanicchocobo9705]

factual

[@goh02]

Man, these Ng's robbed Zeppelin.

[@Deathkill06]

TRUE

[@indienelson777]

Lool

[@billg708]

It is fascinating that after Miles Davis, you spoke about The Clash "London Calling". In my mid 20s I was OBSESSED with Miles Davis and was the only one in the group of punk rock friends that loved "Bitches Brew". Everyone else was OBSESSED with "London Calling", basically playing that album on repeat lol. Both of those albums bring me to an exact time of my life, probably the best years of my life.

[@alejandroramirez4470]

I haven't sat through miles' BB album but London calling with good reason is a treat to listen to. Such a good variety of genres mixed in one album and played well

[@billg708]

@@alejandroramirez4470 Absolutely!! And BB is a bit of a challenge to listen to at first because it is SO OUT THERE!! LOL

[@donnydarko7624]

That is true, but once you start to connect with it it pays off in dividends. ​@@billg708

[@johnsilvestre6537]

Marquee Moon is a masterpiece Their live album "The Blow Up" is also incredibly good. I remember being a teen and my brain just melted as I discovered the live version of Little Johnny Jewel. One of the most beautiful guitar solo of all time. He really tells a story with his instrument, it drives you somewhere emotionally. . And don't forget the drumming, Billy Ficca is astonishing. Such a unique way of playing, so complementary of Verlaine's arpeggis and sentenced leads.

[@SageReiger]

The 1970s was such an amazing decade for music that there were so many albums released that could be considered 10s. It truly was a landmark time for innovation in musical history.

[@seanomatopoeia]

Because I hate myself, I'm trying to learn the song title and artist for all of the top hits of the 1970s now for music trivia. I can confirm that the 1970s is the most min/max decade of the last 70 years, with an unbelievable amount of the worst songs you've ever heard. Then when you're about to give up on life, something like Simple Man comes on.

[@wwxxww6289]

@@seanomatopoeia it’s an golden era of shear transitional volume. Lots of great stuff got made bc no one knew how to gatekeep the post 60s explosion yet. Plus the top of the pop charts from 1970 is insane, check it out

[@tacosavings9751]

Also some of the absolute worst pop charts you'll ever find. The 1970s are a great example of how music criticism can shift the entire perception of a decade after the fact because what was popular in the moment was often pretty fucking terrible.

[@ifoundpeaceindrowning8030]

@@seanomatopoeia nah u trippin, maybe 70s music is just not for you

[@YGOMaster97]

the 70s is the best decade for music innovation imo

[@mauricioandres7470]

The first 10/10 album that comes into my mind is defintely The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, it is simply astounishing, every song is unskippable

[@treshuffy5093]

TRUUUUUUUUUUUUU

[@avunz125]

It ain't easy kinda sucks tho, but apart from that, it's banger after banger

[@mauricioandres7470]

@@avunz125 It's my guilty pleasure, one of the weakest but not really bad Some of the London Calling songs are weaker but it doesn't make it 10/10

[@bencarlson4300]

I would actually put Diamond Dogs over Ziggy, the b-side of DD drags a little but the a-side is perfect to me. 70s Bowie was on another level.

[@antonroyko5740]

Every song is so memorable Five Years is one of my favorite Bowie songs of all time

[@chan_martin]

What's Going On is the definition of lightning in a bottle. Everything feels so organic yet so insanely precise in it's execution. All elements are firing on all cylinders. It's a true masterpiece that stands the test of time with nothing ever coming close to providing the same vibe and energy.

[@zaiah9252]

It's not only one of the best R&B albums ever but it's one of the greatest albums ever

[@carrot2396]

First time i listened to it i was blown away and i even enjoy it more now. For me this is one of the finest examples of music, a complete masterpiece

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

It has about 3 great tracks, the rest are meh..

[@mxkhxi]

@@crazyprayingmantis5596 it's about the mood BITCCH

[@UberGingah]

True but also it always makes me cry

[@zacharymiller7763]

Stoked to see this selection of great albums made the list. Controversial Dark Side of the Moon didn’t make it……. By far the best Beatles album……..

[@mattponikvar4944]

Wish You Were Here is a better album, but I agree, Dark Side I would recommend to any music fan who's never heard of it, regardless of if they've heard Floyd before.

[@paulgordon6949]

@@mattponikvar4944 yep. Absolutely everyone everywhere should listen to dark side of the moon if they have not already done so. Obviously most music fans will have already done so many years ago, I for one have absolutely listened to it to death, but even so I could still listen to it again. But for anyone not already on board, it's utterly essential listening!

[@RapeNetanyahu]

anthony is a known dark side hater lmfao

[@jeremyc9593]

"Controversial Dark Side of the Moon didn’t make it......" My brain: HE SAID IT WASN'T A FULL LIST OF 10'S!!!! "By far the best Beatles album…….." My brain: Ah! You got me. Well played my friend. Well played indeed.

[@jeremyc9593]

@@RapeNetanyahu Since we're putting the joke aside I guess, I'd say that DSOTM is gateway Floyd. Good album of course, but they've done so much better.

[@chriskintner5183]

Animals most definitely a 10/10, “In the Light” off of physical graffiti is soo good

[@SgtPeppersLonelyHeartsClubBand]

When it drops, it fuxking drops. Play that shit in the club.

[@randmiller88]

Patiently waiting for the 1880s. "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" was an absolute _bop_

[@Kaddywompous]

A lot of unfortunate minstrelsy on the charts back then.

[@NigelGreame3]

Songs in the key of life is a 10 for me. Over 2 hours of some of the best music ever made

[@zaiah9252]

I can see why someone would think A song in the key of life is a 9. But 9 or 10 it's still a great album!

[@hacim42]

Hard agree gerg

[@IVUSER]

Almost 2 hours*

[@ursula3438]

Innervisions is the perfect 10 in Stevie's catalogue.

[@El_Kanto]

I really expected Anthony to include this beautiful album. His classic review of it was so exceedingly positive too.

[@killahrabbit1400]

A few other 10's from the 70's (one per artist): - David Bowie-Low - Black Sabbath-Master of Reality - T Rex-The Slider - Gang of Four-Entertainment! - Joy Division-Unknown Pleasures - The Who-Who's Next - Can-Future Days - Pink Floyd-Wish You Were Here - Neu!-Neu 75 - Motorhead-Overkill

[@MightyGladWrap]

I'd put Ziggy Stardust or Station to Station over Low but yeah, Bowie needs to be there

[@thomasnewton6491]

In wholehearted agreement.

[@tylersquanto8938]

Respect with Neu! Pretty sure Melon also fucks with Neu! 75 a lot too.

[@travis_approved]

Also pink moon by nick drake

[@jamescarlisle4023]

Wish You Were Here and Low for sure

[@JupiterTarts]

10 Years Gone on Physical Grafitti is one of the most underrated Zep songs. Shame it's not as well known as Black Dog or Stairway.

[@vandal.e6541]

theyre both well known for a very good reason. Both top 10 zeppelin songs. 10 years gone is my favorite from them tho

[@mushycookie1234]

That’s my fav let zeppelin song too

[@Gooberjoovies]

Of all the Led songs I've come to know and love, I have revisited Ten Years Gone the most. It feels bittersweetly nostalgic, and yet also soars toward a hopeful tomorrow. "Then as it was, then again it will be. Though the course may change sometimes, rivers always reach the sea..."

[@BassManDan1018]

That’s a marvellous and majestic track.

[@WithdrawalDH]

Ten Years Gone is my personal favorite of theirs but its hardly underrated, you want underrated from Physical Graffiti look no further than Sick Again. That song has one of the most addictive riffs of their career and the whole thing is drenched in lust.

[@LawrenceLLo]

'Songs in the Key of Life' not being on here is criminal

[@ashtonmathew6576]

I’m guessing it’s because he reviewed it for Classics week already

[@EyesDontCry]

@@ashtonmathew6576 maybe, or just felt like these were more impactful or worth mentioning, he did a classic review for toxicity and madvillainy but included both on his 2000s list, He probably would put it on here, he just felt these were better for the video, I mean he only has space for like 5 albums and you obviously can't get them all

[@Matasky2010]

It's def not a '10/10'.

[@ashtonmathew6576]

@@Matasky2010what stops it from being a 10 to you?

[@Matasky2010]

@@ashtonmathew6576 Too many boring songs.

[@gothicLEMONZ]

the fact that Bitches Brew is real is actually unreal.

[@sleep6837]

It sounds haunting and ancient, almost inconceivable by man. Incredible record

[@trepanatedmoon]

bitches brew is so crazy glad to see it get so much love from people

[@wwxxww6289]

Some transcendent music poetry art cannot be described in words. This applies to b-brew and also to this comment

[@thirtyyearoldmulberryfield]

A lot 70s Miles, especially the live albums, sound like a pimp who has harnessed the dark arts.

[@himbokoopa]

any time i listen to that album i have to remind myself that it was created by human beings

[@jvictor3048]

Here for the London Calling love. As a kid who almost exclusively listened to Nu Metal back in the early/mid 00s, London Calling is the album that first helped me expand my musical horizons due to how diverse it is. And it's still one of my all time favorite records.

[@jaimelopez6921]

No Stevie Wonder? That man had one of the best decades ever in music in the 70s.

[@bobpike8050]

Each of the big album contains at least one huge slice of cheese mucking up the flow.

[@ابنالله-ق1ذ]

@@bobpike8050 what?

[@Maal7432]

@@bobpike8050 Huh?

[@desttu9531]

I fully agree with you! That golden era 5 is an unbelievable run of albums! Songs in the Key of Life is 10/10 without a doubt

[@ابنالله-ق1ذ]

@@desttu9531 fax

[@sleep6837]

Glad Bitches Brew is on here. Pharaohs Dance is one of the most incredible pieces of music I've ever heard.

[@marccorrea3682]

Nothing beats that opening keyboard melody.

[@thirtyyearoldmulberryfield]

It’s the little clarinet lick at the beginning that has me feeling like I’m listening to something primordial and arcane.

[@youtubeuserdan4017]

Pharaoh's Dance feels like a long fight scene in an old-timey train idk why.

[@sleep6837]

@@youtubeuserdan4017 I feel like I'm tripping though swimming mirages and heat waves through the desert with the flickers of gold adorned men and towering pyramids off in the distance, always just a little bit further, hiding behind the horizon...but that's just me.

[@youtubeuserdan4017]

@@sleep6837 Omg that too. Couldn't have described it better myself.

[@osmondvaude-mielsh6714]

There's no way you're not doing a part 2 of this video. The 1970's music output was gargantuan worldwide.

[@Ziggsters1515]

Got bad news..

[@wdsubiad5003]

For me, Rumours by Fleetwood Mac. One of the best and emotional albums I listened to. At least for my mood at the time of listening XD

[@nathaniel-ri8qo]

i was wondering where rumours was

[@Puntilaser]

The first 10/10 I personally think of when it comes to the 70's is Joni Mitchells Blue. One of the most heartfelt, honest and beautiful albums ever, not a single wasted track, the complete LP continues to age like the finest of wines to this day.

[@rossrobbins7707]

Completely agree, that album is perfect from beginning to end. I would say the same of Patti Smith's Horses.

[@crimsonkate8241]

Good choice! I'd say Clouds & Don Juan's Reckless Daughter are 10's too.

[@sinternet_2250]

Can't really argue with any of Joni's 70s output tbh, although i'd say Hejira is her magnum opus.

[@wwxxww6289]

Strongly agree. Also, I find myself pairing Blue with with The Roches Fripp-produced s/t LP prob bc of the crazy vocals and bare bones production. Roches every bit as scrappy as Joni is skilled

[@biodigitaljazz1]

I agree with this comment.

[@tylerhackner9731]

The 1970s - what a great decade for music at large. Songs in the key of life, what’s going on, physical graffiti, who’s next, exile on Main Street, all incredible records

[@gorliagirp7274]

The decade of the Double Album

[@chrispysthename]

Was just about to say Exile On Main Street! That record is great from beginning to end and is definitely a 10/10 in my opinion.

[@zaiah9252]

Song In The Key OF Life is a classicc

[@no1aine]

songs in the key of life and exile on main st are unbelievable

[@Paulyy_D]

@@zaiah9252 yeah and it's still being sampled all the time to this dayyy

[@johnpangarakis396]

To people saying they are surprised some albums didn’t make the list, this video doesn’t have all of his 10’s from the 70’s. This is just 5 he felt like mentioning

[@youtubeuserdan4017]

Wish he talked about more.

[@johnpangarakis396]

@@youtubeuserdan4017 I do too. Hopefully he’ll do follow up videos on all the decades

[@toadfan64]

Yeah, I kinda wish he'd just do a long video with all (or most) of his 10s from each decade.

[@pinkraven4402]

Limiting it to 5 makes 0 sense to me

[@juri4764]

He’s gonna milk more videos out of it, cant blame him

[@tylerscott2442]

Thank you so much for including Marquee Moon. Love seeing that album get recognition as it's my favorite of all time and I hope some viewers get to discover its awesomeness after this

[@MarceloHenkin]

i would include Station to Station OR The Rise And Fall of Ziggy Stardust

[@j.s.7894]

This. Bowie had at least two 10s with these, maybe even three with Low

[@JakeFish5058]

I'd include Hunky Dory aswell

[@HanHonHon]

Low

[@theseer5]

dont forget heroes

[@lackofsleipnir3801]

The best thing about London Calling is that, since it released it 79 in the UK but released in 80 in the US, it’s the best album of both the 70s and the 80s.

[@Georgeirfx]

80s begin in 1981

[@kurrutako89]

@@Georgeirfxeh, no. The clue is IN THE F****** NAME.

[@thelastpepsi9369]

@@Georgeirfx is 1980 apart of the 70’s?

[@Georgeirfx]

@@thelastpepsi9369 Yes

[@suckoneczito04h51]

@@Georgeirfx no

[@jimmybuckets5863]

Bob Dylan-Blood on the Tracks Can-Tago Mago Iggy Pop-The Idiot Sly and the Family Stone-There’s a Riot Goin On Joy Division-Unknown Pleasures Stevie Wonder-Innervisions Joni Mitchell-Blue Pink Floyd-take your pick Carole King-Tapestry

[@3V1L5H0073R]

0:54 - Miles Davis - Bitches Brew 2:25 - The Clash - London Calling 4:10 - Marvin Gaye - What's Going On 5:03 - Led Zeppelin - Physical Graffiti 6:16 - Television - Marquee Moon

[@dieu7905]

Bruh spoiler

[@1AMRamen]

What's the one that pops up for a second around 7:50

[@anotherselfportrait3739]

@@1AMRamen Pink Floyd Animals

[@1AMRamen]

@@anotherselfportrait3739 thanks! ive only heard dark side of the moon and the wall so i guess that'll be my next one

[@un-fun-kneetv]

@@1AMRamen animals by pink floyd?

[@jacksonsinnenberg3499]

Did not expect Television - an excellent choice my dude

[@sirfredrickeggenhauser2795]

Absolute perfect albums that were missed, The Stooges “Funhouse” and David Bowie’s “Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars”.

[@waxcavern]

Yeah, it's almost cliche but re-listening to Ziggy made me realise it's a perfect record from front to back.

[@TheLeevoy]

Ziggy definitely gets a lot of justified love but Hunky Dory and Low are also great.

[@ptcrusa]

Yes to both of those!

[@brenner5147]

Station to Station goes up to 11

[@coles6332]

@@TheLeevoy Hunky Dory is my personal favorite between the three

[@thekeywitness]

The 1970s was an amazing period for music innovation and experimentation. Hard to pick just 5 10/10 albums.

[@andykolb6502]

The 70s was also a great Decade for Movies .

[@QteaTheSwag]

@@andykolb6502 so true

[@SavAndDaniella]

I’d also add Tapestry by Carole King. It’s not usually the kind of music I listen to (easy listening folk) but it’s genuinely the most beautiful album I’ve heard.

[@forgedtofight]

really real!

[@nmmboy]

Preach 💯💯💯

[@jakelindsay268]

Don't forget Blue by Joni Mitchell!

[@derekdoessound]

Fantastic picks, all perfect. Would've loved to see Close To The Edge, Red, and either DSoTM or Animals, but was stoked to see Physical Graffiti get mentioned (my fave LZ album). But jeez, what a decade.

[@jdixon390]

Same

[@tackywhale5664]

*and The Wall.

[@derekdoessound]

@@tackywhale5664 Too much filler for me. The high points are absolutely incredible though!

[@daroachdoggjr.5546]

Wish You Were Here is my favorite Album of all time so I'm surprised he didn't give that a 10

[@crimsonkate8241]

Bat Out Of Hell anybody?

[@diabeetus_9837]

Marquee Moon is a wonderful album. I have no idea how well known or well regarded it is amongst general music fans, but if you haven’t heard it give it a listen.

[@bigcheese2128]

Can certainly say the subset of people that both like and respect punk music and also like and respect musicianship consider it one of the greatest of all time

[@kazooplayer3]

It's been in the rym top 100 for years if that tells you anything

[@girlwithaguitar24]

Absolutely surprised there's no Pink Floyd on here. Like I know its almost become a bit cliche to talk about how good they are, but it's still hard to believe that DSOTM, Wish You Were Here or Animals didn't get the nod

[@jamiehovis7722]

plot twist: they weren’t that good

[@bmodelic]

The wall

[@jordysmeds3203]

@@jamiehovis7722 plot twist they really were and just aren’t on the list

[@jamiehovis7722]

@@jordysmeds3203 if they should be on the list then they would be on the list. anyway, this guy admires very predictable mainstream rock.

[@boxbarry8061]

@@jamiehovis7722 lol. Ok buddy.

[@spencertheobald]

London Calling changed my life. It introduced me to so many different styles of music. Listening to that album for the first time on the school bus as a freshman is a core memory for me

[@aslinsio]

Paranoid by Black Sabbath is an incredible album

[@Stumble.Dad4]

It's like a 5☠️

[@blobbything2986]

Master of Reality and Vol. 4 better. Still amazing though

[@domenicgalata1470]

Master of Reality is a 10

[@luciuspegan4603]

tbh vol 4 and s/t are better

[@BrandonM.N]

@@domenicgalata1470 hard facts!

[@eliasswift2921]

here are my 10s from the 70s: Songs In The Key Of Life - Stevie Wonder Station To Station - David Bowie Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd Animals - Pink Floyd Dark Side Of The Moon - Pink Floyd Head Hunters - Herbie Hancock Led Zeppelin IV - Led Zeppelin Close To The Edge - Yes Aja - Steely Dan What's Going On - Marvin Gaye Romantic Warrior - Return To Forever In The Land Of Grey And Pink - Caravan

[@Syfoll]

Lovely to see Caravan mentioned, tho I'd say that I now prefer If I Could Do it All Over Again over Grey and Pink, all the songs are strong, whereas Grey and Pink has Golf Girl which I see as kind of a weak spot.

[@charliehorwood3361]

Valid

[@isaacpunch9295]

Physical Graffiti somehow still feels underrated

[@zacharyjones2273]

It's because of 4 man. 4 is always the go to but PG is still without a doubt THE album from them for me.

[@lachlanwelsh5880]

Marquee Moon is utterly flawless. For a “punk band” their technique is amazing! But the song writing is so unique and original. If I could travel in time visiting CBGBs to see Talking Heads, Blondie and Television on the same stage on the same night… can you imag8ne?!?!?! What an unbelievable lineup!

[@bigcheese2128]

Not to mention it would’ve cost like 5 dollars to get into lol

[@blastdamage]

Steely Dan's Aja is an undeniable 10 and deserved to be on the list. But everyone knows that already.

[@carbondurian5019]

Damn finally someone said something

[@brettonjohansen1619]

hard agree

[@shikonaori]

I feel like I heard him say Steely Dan was overrated once in a video so I wasn't holding my breath for a mention lol. Definitely agreed though

[@lucasgraeff5391]

@@shikonaori he was probably on drugs

[@gintuner4371]

@@shikonaori i mean anthonys taste is honestly overrated:)

[@jamesburgess2k]

I'd include Fleetwood Mac's Rumours as it's practically flawless.

[@TomasZombieDogGame]

Idk how he forgot Rumours. It’s definitely the most perfect album of the 70s if not of all time, every song is amazing

[@thermitemound8754]

Agreed.

[@Robbay363]

Ooh yeah that's a good pick

[@apispraetorium3275]

I would pick Tusk personally but both are very good.

[@ericpeterson6113]

Kinda shocked I’m not seeing anyone mentioning Stevie fuckin Wonder, every album he put out in the 70’s is pure gold

[@GenesisLover2002]

Yeah, Innervisions and Fulfillingness' First Finale are both 10/10s for me (if not, very close)

[@world_of_manny_malibu]

I fully agree, solid argument for Talking Book and Songs as well. It almost feels guilty crediting him 2-4 10’s, but those records really are INSANE

[@hankwilliams3616]

You could easily do a list of 10s from every year of the 70's let alone the whole decade. The late 60s/early 70s in particular really seems like the high tide mark for music IMO. The Beatles, Hendrix, Zeppelin, Rolling stones, James Brown, Bowie, Floyd, Bob Dylan and countless others all peaking musically . We never saw such a universal explosion in creativity and raw energy across the entire music scene like that again until maybe the 90s.

[@thetcro477]

Pure truth comment, especially the bottom paragraph

[@lightlng]

Absolute facts.

[@jonipee]

Wanted to see Pink Floyd in this list

[@CarlWidegrip]

Just because you feel a personal connection to those movements. It has no objective bearing whatsoever

[@hankwilliams3616]

@@CarlWidegrip notice I said IMO which is short for in my opinion. The legacy and influence of that period of music speaks for itself though.

[@aleksandaratanasovic8835]

Television is a really good band to show how technical and progressive punk can be. With the likes of Dead Kennedys, Nomeansno and Minutemen.

[@chrismusicreviews]

Also Mission Of Burma

[@connorleary9178]

Personal 10s from the 70s: Low & Station - Bowie Pink Moon - Nick Drake Raw Power & Fun House - The Stooges Maggot Brain - Funkadelic Maybe Off the Wall as well, but good lord the 70s are absolutely insane looking back

[@mahnboichild]

Tbh I feel like Funkadelic's self-titled is a little better than Maggot Brain but that title track might be the greatest song i've ever heard so idk

[@andrei11dr]

The problem with Raw Power is that it's notoriously produced like shit ,the Iggy mix definitely helps but still, that album deserves a proper remaster

[@forwardgrappling]

Fun House and Maggot Brain for sure!!!

[@alexandermjh3528]

Came on here to ponder my own additions but you really nailed it with maggot brain and pink moon! Wow

[@noralie3295]

for sureeeee

[@JohnNoirSmith]

Fun fact about "Bitches Brew": Miles made it because he was so inspired by Jimi Hendrix (don't remember if it was "Electric Ladyland" in particular or Hendrix' music in general) that he wanted to do something like that

[@bigmistqke]

That's a cool trivia

[@JohnNoirSmith]

@@bigmistqke Thanks! 😁 I think so too, and rarely get to share it

[@BrandonM.N]

Genesis - Selling England by the Pound is an 11/10 that’s why Melon didn’t mention it.

[@switch1e]

Seeing Marquee Moon here made my day :) all time great, helped make me fall in love with guitar

[@psiko30]

So glad you put What's Going On on the list. One of the rare albums that I consider to be perfect for its era and genre. Incredible from front to back !

[@Flippy987]

Whole heartedly agree with EVERY album listed, I was so happy to see Marquee Moon at the end, it’s stunning. I gotta add: Herbie Hancock - head hunters Sly and the family stone - there’s a riot going on Alice Coltrane - journey into satchidananda David Bowie - Ziggy stardust Pink Floyd - dark side of the moon Cortex - troupeau bleu Can - tago mago Lou reed - transformer Wire - pink flag Ramones debut

[@ADonline20]

Was looking for a comment including Sly and the Family Stone 👌

[@Exotrooper]

u gotta add maggot brain by funkadelic too

[@baphometfathom5348]

Pink flag is so good

[@codymccormick7317]

It’s really incredible how much incredible music the 70s produced. So much experimenting and branching off, what a wild time it must have been to be a musician.

[@Frost-ze6rw]

No Pink Floyd albums. Wow. Just wow.

[@SkaTuneNetwork]

I would definitely include “that’s the way of the world” by Earth Wind and Fire. A perfect record with an interesting story on how it was conceived (and eventually becoming the bands breakthrough record)

[@guieming3018]

I also think that “i am” is a ten, probably the best disco album i ever heard

[@boardbax]

Bro forgot about funkadelic

[@hacim42]

Songs in the Key of Life is a solid 10 for me. Summer Soft, As, Ngiculela, Contusion, insane work.

[@thenameisomari]

Sir Duke, I Wish, Knocks Me Off My Feet, Black Man, As, Another Star…I could honestly list off the whole record. Fantastic album.

[@brubarurno]

So true. Doesn't feel like a double LP, that's how good it is. Makes you wish it were longer.

[@IndieBassJA26]

I sing my lungs out to Niculela geeeez

[@razing8025]

dont forget about ebony eyes easily one of the most catchiest and uplifting songs from that time

[@mattdrummond3552]

@@thenameisomari Knocks me off my Feet is probably the most underrated song on the album. So nice

[@thefinkie6459]

It's interesting how Anthony's retrospective 10s are all HUGE pop hits that everyone vaguely familiar with music knows and respects, while his modern-day 10s are mostly extremely obscure, experimental albums that the general public would probably despise.

[@youtubeuserdan4017]

Who knows- maybe in the future, a greater amount of people will discover and appreciate those records or at least ones cut from the same cloth.

[@zackzallie8735]

Idk Total Xanarchy is pretty popular.

[@MagonTheConqueror]

Maybe a symptom of the overall focus of the music industry from quality to quantity/sales/meme value. Like, how is Drake's latest album 100x more known than Spellling's The Turning Wheel?

[@tomsucksatpiano]

i think thats because of a bias though, hear me out: fantano rarely reviews or talks about music from past decades, the majority of the time he is reviewing music that just came out. i'm pretty sure fantano probably knows and enjoys just as many obscure records from past decades as he does obscure records of today, it's just that because he reviews so much present day music we end up getting to hear his thoughts on all kinds of shit.

[@jeansapplebottom9291]

@@MagonTheConqueror Also could be due to people keeping up with albums in the modern day more than the old. A critic who reviews modern albums as his job will obviously be listening to 20 or so odd albums made each month now, so Fantano may have more time to find the newer hidden gems.

[@JohnNoirSmith]

My personal 10's of the 70's: -The Allman Brothers Band - At Fillmore East -Black Sabbath - Paranoid -Bob Dylan - Blood On The Tracks -Bob Marley & The Wailers - Exodus -Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - Born To Run -The Clash - London Calling -David Bowie - The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars -The Doors - L.A. Woman -Dr. John - Dr. John's Gumbo -Frank Zappa - Apostrophe -John Martyn - Solid Air -Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures -Led Zeppelin - IV -Lou Reed - Transformer -Neil Young - Harvest -Neil Young & Crazy Horse - Rust Never Sleeps -New York Dolls - New York Dolls -Paul & Linda McCartney - Ram -Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here -Queen - A Night At The Opera -The Rolling Stones - Exile On Main St. -The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers -The Stooges - Funhouse -T. Rex - Electric Warrior -The Who - Who's Next -Willie Nelson - Stardust

[@bencarlson4300]

I’m ashamed to admit I forgot Queen was a 70s band. Queen II and Day at the Races are also excellent imo, but Night at the Opera is their peak.

[@baphometfathom5348]

Paranoid is not the best sabbath album

[@JohnNoirSmith]

@@baphometfathom5348 It is in my opinion. To me I guess it's 1. Paranoid 2. Black Sabbath 3. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath 4. Master of Reality 5. Vol. 4 6. Sabotage

[@baphometfathom5348]

@@JohnNoirSmith fair it’s all opinion at the end of the day funny my list is almost opposite 1. Sabotage 2. Master of Reality 3. Black Sabbath 4. Paranoid 5. Vol. 4 6. Sabbath bloody Sabbath

[@JohnNoirSmith]

@@baphometfathom5348 I know a lot of people really dig "Sabotage", so I've given it a lot of chances, but it just lacks a bit of what I personally really love about Sabbath (which is just the right amount of and perfected on "Paranoid" for me)

[@El_Kanto]

Limiting yourself to five albums is a smart choice given how many potential 10s the 70s had.

[@ladyj1170]

I’m surprised that David Bowie’s Station To Station didn’t make the list. The track list is solid from front to back, from the funky TVC15 and Golden Years to the mellow dramatic and emotional Wild As The Wind. The album is a TEN. Also, the Police’s Zenyatta Mondatta should make it on the tens list. It’s a smooth and gratifying listen, everywhere from the chill, spacious sounding Shadows In The Rain to the funky guitars on Canary In A Coal Mine. These are perfect albums. ALSO, let’s not even fucking start with how good Queen’s Sheer Heart Attack is, jeSUS!!!

[@bencarlson4300]

Bowie has many contenders for this list, the obvious ones other than S2S being Ziggy Stardust and Low, but Heroes, Hunky Dory, Aladdin Sane, and (my fav) Diamond Dogs are also damn good.

[@Vaisin]

I'm a big Police fan, but Zenyatta Mondatta is from 1980, not 70s.

[@simonlowther92]

Jacob Pastorius' solo debut (1976) is an absolute 10/10. Changed the course of bass playing forever

[@ursula3438]

I need to check that out , I only know Jaco from Pat Metheny's "Bright Size Life" and Joni's "Hejira".

[@paveantelic7876]

Jacob💀💀

[@jwal1992]

@@paveantelic7876 auto correct is the worst 😂

[@thomasvraa1667]

@@ursula3438 He was in weather report too

[@dylanphelan4599]

Hejira slaps

[@primateboogaloo]

5 10/10's just not enough for this video, as you explained at the beginning. Probably the best and most influential decade in music 👍🏻

[@diegobisono8869]

It would’ve been better if he did 10 instead because then I feel like he could include more variety for the albums he picked since I’m pretty sure he picked two punk albums.

[@rexplos1on]

London Calling is PERFECT in every sense of the word!

[@outis439-A]

even Lost in the SuperMarket?

[@pradeepsinghm]

I had listened to Marquee Moon once before but I don't think I was paying much attention when I did. I went back to it now and wow, it's really great. Thanks Anthony for highlighting it.

[@kaypolo_]

Gotta mention Hejira by Joni Mitchell from 1976 which had some of her best written songs & amazing performances plus some incredibly contributions from Jaco Pastorius, Larry Carlton, Neil Young & many other legendary musicians

[@lorddrac_dontaskmetodance]

London Calling and What's Going On are must-listens. Like, your life will never come to a satisfactory complete until you listen to those albums.

[@In.New.York.I.Milly.Rock.]

It won't even if you do tbh.

[@gwitch]

@@In.New.York.I.Milly.Rock. stop being such a doomer and maybe girls will like you

[@lorddrac_dontaskmetodance]

@@In.New.York.I.Milly.Rock.No it will.

[@chan_martin]

As a fellow Whats Going On listener I can attest to this

[@samnagele7529]

Glad to see London Calling on here, it’s by far my personal favorite album

[@jaxhuncho]

No “Songs in the Key of Life” 😢 Instant classic from Stevie

[@travisscottburber5719]

Thats what I was looking for too. Also Fullfillingness first finale is really good as well.

[@lonco2421]

I think “Dias y Flores “ by Silvio Rodriguez is one of the best records of the 70s. Just beautiful poetry along with amazing guitar player and beautiful riffs and chord progressions. “Santiago de Chile” has what I consider to be the best lyrics to any song ever. Just a fantastic album

[@gruu]

I personally prefer “Mujeres” but he should be mentioned none the less. Silvio is HUGE, people don’t realise how big his influence is

[@countrywasp]

Mariposas. :)

[@mauvideos-o2d]

dios silvio rodriguez lo amo

[@rizzard_6724]

Silvio es una leyenda viviente

[@videosefilmes22]

I would add Simon & Garfunkel's Bridge Over Troubled Water and Queen's A Night at the Opera

[@thruadapt290]

I would've loved to see bands like Yes and Genesis, I consider the album "Close To The Edge" the greatest musical achievement ever.

[@Syfoll]

I don't think any of them have an album that has no duds from beginning to end. Genesis possibly comes close with Foxtrot, but Time Table is very boring

[@Syfoll]

@@MrMaxtaurus I was just expressing my opinion bro. Chill

[@namesurname7172]

​@@MrMaxtaurus LMAO.

[@bencarlson4300]

Just listened to Close to the Edge based upon this comment, it’s great

[@sharklibur2980]

"Um but prog is boring and pretentious" -🐒

[@timwood908]

Ziggy Stardust is one I was definitely expecting to get mentioned

[@mvcj]

surprised there's no Songs in the Key of Life in this list, I'd definitely pick it over London Calling, but other than the obvious PF exclusion (here comes the "The Dark Side of the Moon is not a 10" video), a very agreable and good video! the 60's will be great aswell!

[@The90slim90]

I can excuse "The Dark Side of the Moon", but not even a single PF album? "The Wall"? "Wish you were here"? Or even "Animals"? Fantano what are you doing to meeee

[@joefoley9894]

@@The90slim90 he did mention animals in the video tbf

[@WaffleOnTheRun]

I remember having a ipod when I was 7 or 8 in the 2000s with all my dads music and I listened to London Calling constantly, I think it significantly shaped my music taste going forward

[@Vaisin]

Great to hear your opinion, as always. I'll include some 1970s records that I believe are 10s which were not in the video: ''Off the Wall'' by Michael Jackson, ''Reggatta de Blanc'' by The Police, ''Siembra'' by Rubén Blades, ''Paranoid'' by Black Sabbath, ''Songs in the Key of Life'' by Stevie Wonder, ''El Jardín de los Presentes'' by Invisible.

[@loumoon3901]

The 70’s was such an amazing time for music, the amount of 10’s (imo) from that time is insane. Your list was all 10’s for sure, but Joni Mitchell: Blue, Grateful Dead: American Beauty, Steely Dan: Aja, Elvis Costello: My Aim is True, and Neil Young: After the Gold Rush are all 10’s to me

[@pizzaenthusiast7116]

i’m pretty sure he’ll do a part 2 for all the decades in a year or two. there’s so much great albums in every decade. these are just the most he feels as the most confident in their platings.

[@bubbles2215]

So glad to see London Calling on here. One of my favorite albums of all time. I genuinely don’t think modern alternative rock would sound the same without it.

[@glennjones2635]

Just came across this hearing about the sad loss of Tom Verlaine, I can remember buying Marquee Moon in 1977, and to this day, it still stands out to me as as not only being 10/10 of the 70's but for me, 10/10 for the ages, it's not punk, it's not new wave, it's just fantastic music to be appreciated, from I guess what is called nowadays as a metalhead, long live great music & thanks for this Tom.

[@TheCastaberg]

I've been telling people about Marquee Moon, one of the best albums all time, some of the best guitar work period. Such a great record. 70's still holds the most 10/10 albums in a decade for me, choosing 5 must've been rough.

[@zackzallie8735]

The 70's are by far my favourite era of 10/10 albums. But, the lack of Floyd or Bowie or even Genesis really bothers me

[@atlassolid5946]

just cause its not on this list doesnt mean its not a 10. he wasnt saying that these are all the 10s from the 70s, he said that they're a handful of 10s from the 70s

[@zackzallie8735]

@@atlassolid5946 thank, God. I almost hire a hitman on him.

[@toadfan64]

He did say there were others, so I'd imagine he'd put something Floyd on here. Knowing Fantano it would be Animals.

[@zackzallie8735]

@@toadfan64 There's a video of him talking about 10/10 albums and the thumbnail is The Wall. Might be a clue

[@toadfan64]

@@zackzallie8735 Hmm you may be right there 🤔

[@jonathanboetto8849]

I know this isn't meant to be an exhaustive list, but the lack of Bowie is a bit alarming... You could make a solid case for "Hunky Dory", "Ziggy Stardust", "Aladdin Sane", "Low" and "Heroes" all being 10s. The harder task might be choosing just one, which I suspect may be why you didn't try to... (that or their essential status just goes without saying at this point)

[@jamescarlisle4023]

Ziggy and Low are both 10s in my book

[@tientuan1606]

we need Bowie tier list

[@jiggadrew]

In my Time of Dying of the Physical Graffiti album stuck with me ever since I first listened to it. When someone asks for classic rock I show them that album if they haven't heard it yet. Glad Fantano thinks it's a 10 as well :)

[@toadfan64]

Zeppelins most underrated track imo. Although Achilles Last Stand would be a close second. Shame classic rock radio rarely plays those 2.

[@joeldukes303]

Their very best song.

[@Nahmanimkewl]

……cough

[@waxcavern]

Three of my favourite records from the 70s that I believe to be perfect are Ziggy Stardust by David Bowie, Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen and Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd

[@caiodmm]

The post-punk explosion of the late seventies had its share of 10 out of 10 albums as well... highly consistent yet groundbreaking works, like Gang of Four's Entertainment!, Wire's 154, Devo's Q: Are We Not Men, Ultravox's Systems of Romance... also Black Sabbath's Sabotage, curiously a 1975 album like Physical Graffitti... Frank Zappa's Overnite Sensation is one of a hell of a fusion album, every track is a beautifully produced gem... and as far as 10 out of 10 albums go, no Rolling Stones cut deserves it more than Sticky Fingers: amazing tunes, killer performances from Mick Taylor and the best Stones arrangements put to vinyl

[@Goatchild90]

Marquee Moon is such a fantastic album I can't get over it. Elevation and the Title Track are my favourites.

[@K1LLtheSWITCH]

I was so worried he was gonna skip it!

[@GH-yc9xl]

Venus

[@Goatchild90]

@@GH-yc9xl That's a great song too

[@southsider3542]

I would put Sticky Fingers, Station To Station, Wish You Were Here, Moondance, HQ, Aqualung, Who's Next, and Marquee Moon for my 10 out of 10 for the seventies

[@anthonycar5182]

Dude, station to station is a classy pick

[@charlie172011]

HQ by Roy Harper?

[@southsider3542]

@@charlie172011 Yes, not a big Roy Harper and folk music fan, but I love this album. Such a unique sound

[@arcturion1321]

Some of my 10s from that Decade: David Bowie - The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars Mort Garson - Mother Earth's Plantasia Genesis - Selling England by the Pound Harmonium - Les cinq Saisons King Crimson - Red Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here Van der Graaf Generator - Pawn Hearts Van der Graaf Generator - Godbluff Yes - Close to the Edge Pink Floyd - Animals

[@watchhiddenside]

So glad to see Les Cinq Saisons on your list!

[@GenesisLover2002]

Very cool to see Genesis and Van der Graaf Generator on your list 👍

[@gthobaben]

CTTE is indisputable!

[@uraharapril]

SELLING ENGLAND BY THE POUND YES

[@davidmb1595]

Completely agree. You named some of my favorite CDs ever.

[@mikebreen9980]

Great selection Anthony, I have been meaning to hear miles Davis bitches brew for many decades. The only one out of your selection I haven't heard. I miss vinyl and the small independent record shops where you could browse and discover hidden treasures. Streaming takes away the magic for me.

[@xxSeanVxx]

I'm not as big a music nerd as many of the viewers here probably. So knowing what your 10s are helps me discover new things

[@jamescarlisle4023]

my 10s from the 70s: What's Going On - Marvin Gaye Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd Horses - Patti Smith Songs in the Key of Life - Stevie Wonder Low - David Bowie

[@Furman2001]

The 70's were the decade of music! Berlin - Lou Reed; A Tábua de Esmeralda - Jorge Ben; Historie de Melody Nelson - Serge Gainsbourg; Fun House - The Stooges; Station to Station - David Bowie;

[@leonardotube]

Up Until Africa Brasil almost all 70's Jorge Ben records are 10/10 in my book.

[@canerbaykara2639]

-Lou Reed? some of his solo stuff is not bad +No it's not bad but it's not great either is it? And in your heart you kind of know that although it sounds all right it's actually just shite.

[@danielvlach5449]

truly one of the decades in history

[@cinemaspire7258]

Brazil kicked ass in the 70s

[@Furman2001]

​@@cinemaspire7258 Yes! Everything that Jorge Ben and Tim Maia touched in the 70s, turned in gold.

[@TheSneakerDome]

Surprised not to see Stevie Wonder's Songs In The Key of Life or Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Those albums are STACKED with bangers

[@grunclestan3233]

Exile on Main Street has to be one of the best records from the 70s

[@georgelumsden4484]

The whole decade for the stones was fire

[@shinjiikari6894]

My 10s: Joni Mitchell- Blue Stevie-Songs in the key of life John lennon- plastic ono band George Harrison- all things must pass Pink Floyd- Animals All of his picks were extremely valid tho

[@iamjordancarter5416]

Didn’t expect to see Total Xanarchy as the only album on the list

[@bennyjames7806]

Wow. Good one. s/

[@timmytooturnt9162]

Really ahead of its time

[@stubborn1045]

XANARCHY SWEEP

[@4zarias]

My gf just bought me Bitches Brew on vinyl for my birthday, one of my favourite albums and she got it. I won yall.

[@shawnmcclymont6610]

Bitches Brew is an all time favorite of mine. While I was delving into the genre of jazz I started with his very accessible stuff like Kind of Blue, Sketches of Spain, etc. I had Kind of Blue as my favorite for a while... until I stumbled on Bitches Brew. I was a bit scared of the long run time because I hadn't listened to albums that long before. Obviously after listening to more jazz stuff, the length doesn't phase me at all(opened me up to albums like The Epic and woooooooooah that was an experience). When I listened to this at first, I knew from the first few minutes that this would be my favorite of his. It's so twisted yet methodical and it's all so entrancing it's insane!! A lot more I could say on this record but y'all not tryna read allat🤣

[@mjkisiday5736]

Many of the “deep cuts” off physical graffiti were cut during the zep iv sessions, which was originally planned to be a double album. worked out pretty well i think

[@KristofferSkjrestad]

My favorites from the 70s: The Wall - Pink Floyd Crime Of The Century - Supertramp Tubular Bells - Mike Oldfield Jeff Wayne's Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds - Jeff Wayne Thick As A Brick - Jethro Tull The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars - David Bowie The Man-Machine - Kraftwerk Never mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols - Sex Pistols Solid State Survivor - Yellow Magic Orchestra Rumours - Fleetwood Mac Secret Treaties - Blue Öyster Cult Voulez-Vous - ABBA IV - Led Zeppelin Discovery - Electric Light Orchestra Selling England By The Pound - Genesis Imagine - John Lennon Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Elton John Stranded - Roxy Music Who's Next - The Who Paranoid - Black Sabbath Transformer - Lou Reed Yeah, this was a damn good decade.