Best 1977

Released in 1977, Decade is a triple-LP compilation album by Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young. It collects material from his solo career and work with bands such as Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, spanning roughly his first ten years of recording. The album includes previo...

Pink Flag is the debut studio album by English post-punk band Wire, released in 1977 on Harvest Records. The album features 21 tracks in approximately 35 minutes, with many songs under two minutes long, exemplifying a minimalist approach that abandoned punk conventions while maintaining the genre's...

The Combahee River Collective Statement was written in April 1977 by members of a Black feminist lesbian socialist organization based in Boston. The statement is considered a foundational text of intersectional analysis, arguing that race, gender, class, and sexuality are interlocking systems of opp...

The Saturday Night Fever soundtrack was released in 1977 and accompanied the film of the same name. It primarily features songs by the Bee Gees, including 'Stayin' Alive,' 'Night Fever,' and 'How Deep Is Your Love,' alongside tracks by other artists such as Yvonne Elliman. The album sold over 40 mil...

The Silmarillion is a collection of mythopoeic works by J.R.R. Tolkien, edited and published posthumously by his son Christopher Tolkien in 1977. The book covers the creation of Eä and the history of Middle-earth through the First Age, including the rebellion of Fëanor, the crafting of the Silmarils...

"The Shining," published in 1977, is Stephen King's third published novel and established him as a master of modern horror. The story follows Jack Torrance, a struggling writer and recovering alcoholic who accepts a position as winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel in Colorado, bringing hi...

"Talking Heads: 77" is the debut studio album by the American rock band Talking Heads, released in 1977 by Sire Records. The record captures the band's origins within the New York punk and new wave scenes at the legendary CBGB venue. It is distinguished by David Byrne's anxious, talk-singing vocal d...

The Voyager Golden Record is a gold-plated copper phonograph record carried by both Voyager 1 and Voyager 2, which NASA launched in 1977. It contains photographs encoded in analog form, natural sounds, music, spoken greetings, and scientific information intended to represent Earth and human civiliza...

The Weather Report album Heavy Weather is a seminal jazz fusion work from 1977. Recorded in Copenhagen, it’s notable for its innovative use of modal improvisation and electric piano alongside Miles Davis' muted trumpet. This collection offers a sophisticated and introspective musical experience prim...

'Blank Generation' is the 1977 debut album by American punk rock band Richard Hell and the Voidoids, released on Sire Records. The album features Richard Hell on vocals and bass, Robert Quine and Ivan Julian on guitars, and Marc Bell on drums. The title track became one of punk rock's anthems, with...

"A Farewell to Kings" is a studio album by the Canadian rock band Rush, released in 1977. The record marks the band's progression toward more elaborate compositions and science-fiction-inspired lyrical themes. It features complex tracks such as the epic "Xanadu" and the multi-part space narrative "C...

Released in 1978, "20 Golden Greats" is a compilation album by the American Motown group Diana Ross and The Supremes. It gathers twenty of their hit singles from the 1960s, a period during which they became one of the most successful vocal groups in the United States. The collection features classic...

Released in 1977, Songs from the Wood is the tenth studio album by the British progressive rock band Jethro Tull. The record marks a deliberate shift in their sound, leaning fully into British folk rock traditions. Characterized by its use of acoustic instruments like the mandolin and flute, the alb...

The Who at Kilburn 1977 documents a live performance by the iconic rock band The Who recorded in 1977. This concert film offers a rare glimpse into their energy and musicianship during a pivotal year. It’s particularly notable as one of Keith Moon's final documented performances. Fans of The Who, mu...

The Montreux '77 album presents Oscar Peterson’s celebrated trio with Ray Brown and Tommy Flanagan. Recorded at the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland during 1977, it highlights their exceptional musical chemistry. This recording is notable for showcasing Peterson's unparalleled piano...

Francis Bacon's Two Studies for Self-Portrait (1977) is a small-format diptych examining his own face from two angles, among the dozens of self-portraits he produced across his career.

John Ashbery’s *Houseboat Days* (1977) presents a series of contemplative poems reflecting on memory, perception, and the American experience. This collection is notable for its exploration of fragmented narratives and surreal imagery within the style of the New York School. It's particularly releva...

The Second Annual Report is the 1977 debut album by the English group Throbbing Gristle, recognized as a foundational release of the industrial music genre for its confrontational noise.

This 1977 jazz album, *Friday Night at the Village Vanguard*, presents Art Pepper’s performance with bassist Sam Fruttieri and drummer Eli Jones. The recording, made at the historic New York venue, is notable for its authentic portrayal of Pepper's post-bop style and improvisational talent within a...

On September 29, 1977, Muhammad Ali defended his heavyweight championship against Earnie Shavers at Madison Square Garden in New York. Ali won the grueling 15-round contest by unanimous decision, though he absorbed significant punishment from Shavers, who was widely regarded as one of the hardest pu...

2000 AD is a long-running British science fiction comic anthology first published in 1977. It’s notable for its influential stories and pioneering depiction of Judge Dredd, alongside diverse narratives exploring themes of rebellion, technology, and societal futures. The comic appeals to readers inte...

Carlos Monzon vs. Rodrigo Valdes II was a historic middleweight unification bout held on June 30, 1977, in Monte Carlo, Monaco. The contest brought together the reigning undisputed champion Monzon and WBC titleholder Valdes to determine the absolute middleweight ruler. Monzon won the 15-round contes...

This 1977 ECM album, Supertrios – McCoy Tyner, presents a landmark collaboration between the renowned pianist and fellow masters Keith Jarrett and Ron Carter. The recording documents intensely focused improvisations exploring modal jazz harmonies. It’s particularly valuable for serious students of j...

Tommy Flanagan's *Eclypso* is a seminal jazz album from 1977. The recording highlights Flanagan’s renowned piano style—characterized by economical phrasing and sophisticated harmonic exploration. Featuring Joe Comfort on bass and Art Blakey on drums, the album presents a deeply nuanced performance....

Point of Know Return is the fifth studio album by the American progressive rock band Kansas, released in 1977. Representing the commercial peak of the band, the record features the acoustic ballad "Dust in the Wind," which reached number six on the US Billboard Hot 100. The album combines complex ti...

(I'm) Stranded is the debut studio album by the Australian punk rock band The Saints, released in 1977. The band originated in Brisbane and independently released the title track as a single in 1976, establishing them as pioneers of the punk rock movement outside of the United States and the United...

Cumbia, originating in Colombia, blends Afro-Caribbean rhythms with Spanish influences, while Jazz Fusion, emerging in the late 60s, combined improvisation with elements of rock and funk, exemplified by Charles Mingus’s *Mingus Ah Um* (1959), a landmark album showcasing complex arrangements and exte...

Released in 1977, "Peter Gabriel" is the debut solo album by the British singer and former Genesis frontman, famously nicknamed "Car" due to the photograph of a 1970 Citroën DS on its cover. Recorded shortly after his departure from Genesis, the album features a mix of progressive art rock and exper...

Day by Day is a poetry collection published in 1977 by American poet Robert Lowell, serving as his final book before his death. The collection is notable for its intimate, accessible style, featuring unrhymed sonnets and free verse that reflect on his later life, failing health, and personal relatio...