Top 70 Albums of the ’70s

43. Darkness on the Edge of Town, Bruce Springsteen (1978)
Essential Track: “Badlands”

44. Tago Mago, Can (1971)
Essential Track: “Halleluhwah”

45. Horses, Patti Smith (1975)
Essential Track: “Gloria”

46. Hotel California, Eagles (1976)
Essential Track: “Hotel California”

47. Loaded, The Velvet Underground (1970)
Essential Track: “Who Loves the Sun”

48. Let It Be, The Beatles (1970)
Essential Track: “Across the Universe”

49. Fun House, The Stooges (1970)
Essential Track: “Down on the Street”

50. Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, Derek & The Dominos (1970)
Essential Track: “Layla”

51. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Elton John (1973)
Essential Track: “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”

52. Raw Power, The Stooges (1973)
Essential Track: “Gimme Danger”

53. Bitches Brew, Miles Davis (1970)
Essential Track: “Miles Runs the Voodoo Down”

54. Station to Station, David Bowie (1976)
Essential Track: “Golden Years”

55. Aja, Steely Dan (1977)
Essential Track: “Peg”

56. The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, Genesis (1974)
Essential Track: “Carpet Crawlers”