1972 is one of my favorite years in all of modern music history. A lot of my favorite genres of music had outstanding representation in this year, including glam, power pop, hard rock / proto-metal, and progressive rock. My all-time favorite artist released his most important and most immortal release, and there were even many strong releases belonging to genres that I typically don't care for, like Ege Bamyasi and Honky Chateau. Overall year rating: 5/5
My ten favorite songs for the year
The Allman Brothers Band - Blue Sky
Big Star - The Ballad of El Goodo
David Bowie - Moonage Daydream
Deep Purple - Highway Star
Flamin' Groovies - Slow Death
Lou Reed - Perfect Day
Slade - Mama Weer All Crazee Now
White Witch - Illusion
Wishbone Ash - Sometime World
Yes - Close to the Edge
shit my bad, was f'ed up there for a minute, strike that, anyway good list, good obscure stuff, Skayed is great, trex, captain beyond, argus, Rundgren, budgie, nektor, poobah, gentle giant, love the 70's