25 Albums I Couldn't Do Without

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The Stone Roses
1.  The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses
The list author says:
  "I know a lot of people will disagree but this is a classic. Certainly my favourite album, and for purely subjective reasons. But that's what music is, isn't it?"
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Led Zeppelin IV
2.  Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin
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  "My favourite Led Zep album: rock and blues in equal measure - sublime"
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Wish You Were Here
3.  Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
The list author says:
  "Brilliant album, which I prefer to DSOM. Title track for my funeral."
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The Bends
4.  The Bends by Radiohead
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  "Radiohead at their peak, it was downhill from here."
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Germ Free Adolescents
5.  Germ Free Adolescents by X-Ray Spex
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  "If only all punk albums had been like this. Raw and brilliant."
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Unknown Pleasures
6.  Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division
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  "A dark troubled beauty."
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Where Are You ?
7.  Where Are You ? by Frank Sinatra
The list author says:
  "a difficult choice, but this really is my favourite Sinatra album - heart-wrenching."
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Station to Station: Remastered
8.  Station to Station: Remastered by David Bowie
The list author says:
  "Most consistent Bowie album, modernity personified."
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Setting Sons
9.  Setting Sons by The Jam
The list author says:
  "Not their best in absolute terms, but means a lot to me."
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Minimum - Maximum
10.  Minimum - Maximum by Kraftwerk
The list author says:
  "Kraftwerk live shouldn't work, but this is superb."
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Replicas
11.  Replicas by Gary Numan
The list author says:
  "A great album at the time that still sounds fantastic today."
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The Man Comes Around: American IV
12.  The Man Comes Around: American IV by Johnny Cash
The list author says:
  "The whole American Recordings series is brilliant, but this is the pick."
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Life In A Scotch Sitting-Room Vol. II
13.  Life In A Scotch Sitting-Room Vol. II by Ivor Cutler
The list author says:
  "Clever, funny and brilliantly performed live. Episode 13 cracks me up every time."
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Felt Mountain
14.  Felt Mountain by Goldfrapp
The list author says:
  "Beautiful, sensual music. Just better than Supernature."
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Geraeusch
15.  Geraeusch by Die Ärzte
The list author says:
  "Marvellous double superbly recorded."
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Searching for the Young Soul Rebels
16.  Searching for the Young Soul Rebels by Dexy's Midnight Runners
The list author says:
  "I liked it at the time but love it more and more as the years pass."
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Red Dirt Girl
17.  Red Dirt Girl by Emmylou Harris
The list author says:
  "Emmylou finally started writing, and how. Easily her best."
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Ella & Louis
18.  Ella & Louis by Ella Fitzgerald
The list author says:
  "From the picture on the cover to the faultless performances everything here is perfect."
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Rattus Norvegicus: IV
19.  Rattus Norvegicus: IV by Stranglers
The list author says:
  "Their first 4 albums a all great, but this is the most wonderful."
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Back In Black
20.  Back In Black by AC/DC
The list author says:
  "Fantastic rock album, also hilarious."
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World Without Tears
21.  World Without Tears by Lucinda Williams
The list author says:
  "Stunningly beautiful album."
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Mystery White Boy
22.  Mystery White Boy by Jeff Buckley
The list author says:
  "I actually prefer this to Grace. Excellent performance which better shows his talent."
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Product
23.  Product by Buzzcocks
The list author says:
  "Bit of a cheat as I couldn't decide between Another Music... and Love Bites."
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Love Is Red
24.  Love Is Red by David Poe
The list author says:
  "Outstanding album from this little known singer. One of my reference recordings."
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Kilimanjaro
25.  Kilimanjaro by Teardrop Explodes
The list author says:
  "Original album rather spoilt by extra tracks here. Brilliant nevertheless"
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Last updated: 09/06/2007
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