The 1970s
From progressive rock and heavy metal to punk, disco, funk and the singer-songwriter boom — explore our album reviews from a decade of extraordinary musical change.
1970s Reviews
Album Review: Led Zeppelin’s Led Zeppelin IV
A mysterious cover. No title. Eight tracks that reshaped rock.
Album Review: Television’s Marquee Moon
Emerging from the grit of 1970s New York, Marquee Moon wasn’t just another punk record—it was a radical…
Album Review: Tim Buckley’s Starsailor
With Starsailor, Tim Buckley broke every rule in the singer-songwriter playbook.
Album Review: David Bowie’s Lodger
In Lodger, the final installment of his Berlin Trilogy, David Bowie blurs the lines between genres and cultures.…
Album Review: David Bowie’s Heroes
Explore why David Bowie's "Heroes" is a flawless 10/10 masterpiece in our detailed album review.
Album Review: David Bowie’s Low
Discover why David Bowie's 'Low' scores a perfect 10 in our deep dive into its legacy.
Album Review: David Bowie’s Station to Station
Station to Station captures David Bowie at his most innovative and introspective, blending rock, funk, and electronic music…
Album Review: David Bowie’s Young Americans
David Bowie’s Young Americans wasn’t just a genre shift—it was a reinvention.
Album Review: David Bowie’s Diamond Dogs
David Bowie’s Diamond Dogs is a glam-punk fever dream born from Orwellian ruins and cabaret smoke.
Album Review: David Bowie’s Pin Ups
In Pin Ups, David Bowie trades stardust for street grit, reimagining the songs that shaped his youth.
Album Review: David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane
David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane is more than a sequel to Ziggy Stardust—it’s a daring, chaotic masterpiece that redefined…
Album Review: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
Dive into our in-depth review of David Bowie's iconic album, "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and…
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