The Quest for the Best Album of the ’70s: Round Three Voting Begins
Our quest to crown the best album of the ’70s has reached an exciting stage as the original field of 32 albums has been narrowed down to just eight iconic titles. It’s now up to you to decide which albums will advance to the final four.
Voting Instructions
You can cast your vote once per hour in each of the third-round brackets listed below. Voting for this round will end at 11:59 PM EST on Wednesday, March 25. The next round will kick off the following morning, and the ultimate winner will be revealed on April 1.
Matchups of Round Three
AC/DC’s Highway to Hell vs. The Who’s Who’s Next
AC/DC’s Highway to Hell has demonstrated its strength by defeating ZZ Top’s Deguello with a commanding 78% to 22% in round one, followed by a solid win against Aerosmith’s Toys in the Attic at 60% to 40% in round two.
On the other side, The Who’s Who’s Next triumphed over the Beatles’ Let it Be in round one and faced a tougher battle in round two, ultimately besting Van Halen’s debut album with a close score of 54% to 46%.
Tom Petty’s Damn the Torpedoes vs. Rush’s 2112
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ Damn the Torpedoes have come out strong, first defeating Bob Dylan’s Blood on the Tracks with a decisive 71% to 29% and then overcoming Bob Seger’s Stranger in Town with a 59% to 41% score in round two.
Facing them is Rush’s 2112, which emerged victorious against Cheap Trick’s At Budokan with a score of 60% to 40% in round one and then edged out Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run 56% to 44% in the subsequent round.
The Rolling Stones’ Sticky Fingers vs. Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon
The Rolling Stones’ Sticky Fingers showed its prowess with a commanding 75% to 25% victory over The Clash’s London Calling in round one, followed by a tight 54% to 46% win against Queen’s A Night at the Opera.
In a formidable matchup, Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon dominated its early rounds, scoring 75% to 25% against David Bowie’s The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars and an astonishing 81% to 19% victory over Paul McCartney’s Band on the Run.
Led Zeppelin’s IV vs. Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours
Led Zeppelin’s fourth album, simply titled IV, has been a powerhouse, decisively beating Elton John’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 79% to 21% and then taking down the Eagles’ Hotel California with a 74% to 26% score.
Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours is not to be underestimated, having routed Kiss’ Alive! 70% to 30% and then easily overcoming Foreigner’s Double Vision by 79% to 21% in the preceding rounds.
Conclusion
The competition is heating up as these legendary albums battle for a spot in the final four. Each match showcases the incredible talent and cultural impact of these iconic artists from the ’70s. Make sure to cast your vote and help determine which albums rise to the top!
FAQs
How can I vote?
You can vote once per hour in each of the matchups during the voting period.
When does voting end?
Voting for this round concludes at 11:59 PM EST on Wednesday, March 25.
When will the next round begin?
The next round will begin the morning after the current round ends.
When will the winner be announced?
The winner will be crowned on April 1.
