Albums of the Year: 1972

1972, a year of unending diversity in popular albums: Power pop, glam, funk, soul, R&B, heavy metal, rock & roll were all over the charts.

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:

The Slider – T.Rex
Ziggy Stardust – David Bowie
Something/Anything – Todd Rundgren
Pink Moon – Nick Drake
All the Young Dudes – Mott the Hoople

Joe’s Top 5:

Talking Book – Stevie Wonder
Honky Chateau – Elton John
Can’t Buy a Thrill – Steely Dan
Vol. 4 – Black Sabbath
Ziggy Stardust – David Bowie

Kramzer’s Top 5:

Honky Chateau – Elton John
Pink Moon – Nick Drake
Harvest – Neil Young
#1 Record – Big Star
Exile on Main Street – Rolling Stones

Done with this one? Check out our companion Songs of the Year series for 1972!