Albums turning 50 in 2020 that everyone should listen to

By Jeff Mezydlo

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Albums turning 50 in 2020 that everyone should listen to

The year was 1970, and the music scene was pretty much all over the map when it came to mainstream acceptance. Bands were getting heavier, songwriting became more of an art and the punk and soul movements were gaining steam. As we look back, here are 25 albums (we're sticking to the studio variety and list them in chronological order) from 1970 that any music fan must give a listen to as we celebrate one fine year in music.

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