Some of the most overlooked 70s albums remain just that: overlooked. You\u2019d think with the internet being a wealth of music history and 50 years or so of padding, listeners would eventually realize the brilliance of these three albums. Some of them have gotten retrospective love, but I think each of these albums deserves a comeback in the 2020s. Let\u2019s take a look!<\/p>\n
\u2018Sleepwalker\u2019 by The Kinks (1977)<\/p>\n
Not only are The Kinks quite underrated in the grand scope of classic rock, but their 1977 album Sleepwalker is particularly underrated. Previously known for their concept albums, The Kinks stepped into a more AOR style of album production for Sleepwalker. And the result sounded surprisingly uncommercial enough to appeal to fans of their conceptual work but also commercial enough to appeal to broader audiences. The record was a success in the US at No. 21. Critics praised it for matching the power of their most well-known album, Lola Versus Powerman And The Moneygoround, Part One.<\/p>\n
\u2018Cactus\u2019 by Cactus (1970)<\/p>\n
They didn\u2019t call Cactus the \u201cAmerican Led Zeppelin\u201d for no reason. This band rocked hard, with plenty of lush, bluesy elements that could attract the ear of anyone. Their self-titled debut album is on another level. Few bands went as hard, loud, and aggressive as Cactus did. And I don\u2019t think they get enough love for their influence on heavier bands that would come in the later years of the 1970s. \u201cParchman Farm\u201d is a must-listen, but the whole of this album needs to be enjoyed from start to finish.<\/p>\n
\u2018Just Another Diamond Day\u2019 by Vashti Bunyan (1970)<\/p>\n