Off the top of my head, The one year that came to mind would be 1975. A crucial year for music. Classic Rock apex's, the singer-songwriter begins to fade, disco will begin to creep in, punk roots are formed, and alternative radio influences begin to form. Do I listen to this stuff much now, not really. But I can appreciate the influence it has had.
Here are my examples:
Bruce Springsteen - Born to Run
Led Zeppelin - Physical Graffiti
Bob Dylan - Blood on the Tracks
Patti Smith - Horses
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
Blues for Allah by the Grateful Dead, Katy Lied by Steely Dan, Night at the Opera by Queen, Toys in the Attic by Aerosmith, Alive! by Kiss, Tonight's the Night by Neil Young, Red Octopus by Jefferson Starship, Dreamboat Annie by Heart, and Metal Machine Music by Lou Reed are not shabby runner-ups.
Plus songs like "No Woman , No Cry," by Bob Marley, "Love is the Drug" by Roxy Music, "Low Rider" by WAR, "Slow Ride" by Foghat, "I'm not in Love" by 10cc, "Ballroom Blitz" by Sweet, "Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell, and "If" by Telly Savals all help to make a strong case for our country's199th year!
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