Best albums of 1972

8 records · chart score = each record's average, pulled toward the site average (8.0) until it has more than a few scores

1. 1
   Close to the EdgeYes

   1972Rock
   Chart score8.27avg 9.0 · 1 score
2. 2
   Sailin' ShoesLittle Feat

   1972Rock
   Chart score8.27avg 9.0 · 1 score
3. 3
   Squawk (2013 Remaster)Budgie

   1972Rock
   Chart score8.27avg 9.0 · 1 score
4. 4
   They Only Come Out At NightEdgar Winter

   1972Pop
   Chart score8.27avg 9.0 · 1 score
5. 5
   Black Sabbath, Vol. 4Black Sabbath

   1972Metal
   Chart score8.22avg 8.8 · 1 score
6. 6
   RelayerYes

   1972Rock
   Chart score7.52avg 6.0 · 1 score
7. 7
   The Academy in PerilJohn Cale

   1972Alternative
   Chart score7.52avg 6.0 · 1 score
8. 8
   Obscured by CloudsPink Floyd

   1972Rock
   Chart score7.27avg 6.7 · 4 scores