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The Best Pop Albums of the 1970s
Our pick of the essential pop records released in the 1970s, ranked.
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1ArrivalABBA
Arrival
A peak of immaculate Swedish pop craft, home to 'Dancing Queen'. Glossy and joyful. One of their finest.
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2The AlbumABBA
The Album
A peak of ambitious Swedish pop, home to 'Take a Chance on Me'. Polished and tuneful. One of their best.
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3Off the WallMichael Jackson
Off the Wall
Jackson's grown-up arrival, a joyous disco-soul record that still sounds effortless and warm. 'Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough' and 'Rock with You' set a new bar for dancefloor pop. Many listeners love it even more than Thriller.
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4Voulez-VousABBA
Voulez-Vous
A disco-leaning peak of polished Swedish pop. Tuneful and beloved. A high point.
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5Saturday Night FeverBee Gees
Saturday Night Fever
The soundtrack that defined disco, wall-to-wall hits and falsetto. Inescapable and influential. A cultural landmark.