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The Best Episodes of A Year in Music Season 1

Every episode of A Year in Music Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of A Year in Music Season 1!

A year-by-year look at our musical landscape, including the biggest artists, songs and albums as well as the new acts we'd be hearing for years...
Genre:Documentary
Network:AXS TV

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"1977" is the best rated episode of "A Year in Music" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/7/2019. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "1966".

  • 1977
    7.7/1018 votes

    #1 - 1977

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/7/2019

    The Eagles and Fleetwood Mac at the top of their games, disco's heyday, and the emergence of punk rock are just a sample of the highlights covered in this first episode of the series.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 1966
    7.8/1017 votes

    #2 - 1966

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/14/2019

    The debut of concept albums and psychedelic music, the year's best musical movies and TV shows, and the year's biggest breakups, breakthroughs and comebacks highlight this looks at 1966.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 1969
    7.9/1016 votes

    #3 - 1969

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/21/2019

    Don Felder hosts and narrates a look at the musical landscape of 1969.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 1972
    7.6/1015 votes

    #4 - 1972

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/28/2019

    Tommy Chong hosts and narrates a look at the musical landscape of 1972.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 1983
    8.2/1015 votes

    #5 - 1983

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/4/2019

    MTV begins to change the record industry, Michael Jackson's Thriller, the second British invasion, cable TV takes hold, the US economy improves, and the US festival include the topics covered.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 1975
    7.8/1016 votes

    #6 - 1975

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/11/2019

    Matt Pinfield hosts a look at the year 1975, when the golden age of rock met the birth of disco. Features Led Zepplin, Pink Floyd, Queen, Elton John, The Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac and KC and the Sunshine Band, among many others.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 1973
    7.5/1012 votes

    #7 - 1973

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/18/2019

    Legendary ex-Eagles alumni Don Felder hosts this look at 1973. Topics include the birth of punk, disco, and hip hop. Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon breaks boundaries. Helen Reddy, ABBA, Queen, Elton John and others are also featured.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 1964
    7.5/1014 votes

    #8 - 1964

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/25/2019

    Tommy Chong explores the year 1964, when The Beatles took over, Motown became a driving force, and The Rolling Stones made their debut.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 1985
    8.0/1012 votes

    #9 - 1985

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/1/2019

    MTV reaches critical mass, the Live Aid benefit concert, the influence of videos in the music industry, Madonna and Bruce Springsteen rule the charts, plus a lot more highlight from 1985 in music.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A