Step into the 1970s, an era that swaggered instead of walking, boogied instead of strolling, and turned everyday life into something gloriously groovy. These retro photos crack open the decade like a vinyl sleeve you haven’t touched in years, spilling out the color, the chaos, and the charm that made the ’70s amazing. You’ll see the world before screens ruled our days, when kids roamed free, fashion flirted with madness, and every room smelled a little like hairspray, vinyl, and ambition.

Here we will revisit the ’70s and we will zoom the decade from angles you really miss. Odd moments. Real people. Perfect imperfections. The stuff that made life feel loud, great, and joyfully unscripted. This is for the nostalgia freaks, but also the fans of a decade they’ve never experienced.

Get ready for a joyride that’s equal parts funny, heartfelt, and wonderfully weird. Click through and let the ’70s shine brighter than ever.