1971 is widely considered the greatest year in rock history and a turning point for popular music, defined by an unprecedented "embarrassment of riches" in high-quality album releases.
Following the breakup of The Beatles and the end of the 1960s, artists in 1971 were forced to innovate, resulting in a creative explosion that blended social conscience with musical experimentation.
Hear 10 of the best here on The Sound 10 at 10