Albums of the Year: 1971

Welcome to the greatest year for albums in musical history.

Jason, Joe, and Kramzer each choose their favorite of the year and give 4 runners up each. How do our picks compare to yours?

Please let us know in the comments what your favorite albums of another incredible year of music.

Jason’s Top 5:

Runt: The Ballad of Todd Rundgren – Todd Rundgren
Nilsson Schmillson – Harry Nilsson
Songs for Beginners – Graham Nash
Ram – Paul McCartney
Bryter Layter – Nick Drake

Joe’s Top 5:

IV – Led Zeppelin
Hunky Dory – David Bowie
Surf’s Up – Beach Boys
Who’s Next – The Who
Sticky Fingers – The Rolling Stones

Kramzer’s Top 5:

Teaser and the Firecat – Cat Stevens
Hunky Dory – David Bowie
IV – Led Zeppelin
Sticky Fingers – Rolling Stones
Who’s Next – The Who

Done with this one? Check out our companion Songs of the Year series for 1971!