25 Albums That Changed  My Life

A Listmania! list by messiahontrial (Amazonian jungle, West Yorkshire.)
 
Superwolf
1.  Superwolf by Bonnie Prince Billy
The list author says:
  "Thank you, Lauren Laverne, for introducing me to the Bonnie "Prince". An amazing and inspiring artist."
£7.99   Used & New from: £6.69
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Derdang Derdang
2.  Derdang Derdang by Archie Bronson Outfit
The list author says:
  "Blues/garage rock at it's finest. ABO should be huge !"
£7.99
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Antony & The Johnsons
3.  Antony & The Johnsons by Antony And The Johnsons
The list author says:
  "It's not often I'm left speechless, but that's exactly what happened when I first heard this. Make up your own mind..."
£6.21
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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Dummy
4.  Dummy by Portishead
The list author says:
  "Innovative and multi-layered, a 'Marmite' band for Marmite lovers."
£5.42   Used & New from: £2.52
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)

BRAVERY REPETITION&NOISE
5.  BRAVERY REPETITION&NOISE by Brian Jonestown Massacre
The list author says:
  "One of the finest indie rock albums I've ever heard."Open Heart Surgery" sends tingles down my spine every time I hear it."
£9.07   Used & New from: £6.55
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

xx (Digipack)
6.  xx (Digipack) by The xx
The list author says:
  "Best debut I've heard in ages and best album of 2010."
£7.39   Used & New from: £3.36
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (104 customer reviews)

Elephant
7.  Elephant by The White Stripes
The list author says:
  "Stunning - couldn't stop playing it when I first bought it and I'm still playing it 10 years later."
£4.99   Used & New from: £1.63
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (149 customer reviews)

She Hangs Brightly
8.  She Hangs Brightly by Mazzy Star
The list author says:
  "An undiscovered 5***** gem. Hope Sandoval is an artist everyone should be aware of."
£5.37   Used & New from: £2.99
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Only by the Night
9.  Only by the Night by Kings of Leon
The list author says:
  "The best 4 opening tracks on any album I've heard."
£5.17   Used & New from: £0.59
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (208 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Funeral
10.  Funeral by Arcade Fire
The list author says:
  "Their first and still my favourite (just), from one of my favourite bands."
£4.99   Used & New from: £2.18
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (151 customer reviews)

Natural History
11.  Natural History by I Am Kloot
The list author says:
  "Their first & my favorite. Brilliant both musically & lyrically."
£6.49
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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Ten
12.  Ten by Pearl Jam
The list author says:
  "Possibly the best rock album of all time..."
£8.60   Used & New from: £0.37
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (108 customer reviews)

Tindersticks (1st album)
13.  Tindersticks (1st album) by Tindersticks
The list author says:
  "Truely great artists defy pigeon-holing & create their own genres. Another "Marmite" band."
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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Big Calm
14.  Big Calm by Morcheeba
The list author says:
  "Brilliant groove - if this doesn't impress you then there's something wrong with you !"
£7.49
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)

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...The Dandy Warhols Come Down
15.  ...The Dandy Warhols Come Down by The Dandy Warhols
The list author says:
  "It was a toss-up between this & "Thirteen Tales...", but "Come Down" just edges it for me."
£9.49
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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Cast Of Thousands
16.  Cast Of Thousands by Elbow
The list author says:
  "Bought this whilst on a long weekend in Amsterdam in 2003. Always brings back great memories every time that I play it. My favorite Elbow album."
£5.49
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)

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Blinking Lights And Other Revelations
17.  Blinking Lights And Other Revelations by Eels
The list author says:
  "So hard to choose a favorite Eels album...this one edges it for me on account of the 33 tracks. Mark Oliver Everett is a genius."
£5.49
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

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Wish You Were Here
18.  Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
The list author says:
  "Can't leave out "The Floyd" ! Few artists have had such an impact on the musical world, or been around for so long !"
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (166 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

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The Bends
19.  The Bends by Radiohead
The list author says:
  "My favorite Radiohead album...an absolute classic."
£4.89   Used & New from: £0.73
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (137 customer reviews)

A Night At The Opera
20.  A Night At The Opera by Queen
The list author says:
  "1st album I ever bought. Best live act I've ever seen (Leeds, 1982). RIP Freddie."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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Lovebox
21.  Lovebox by Groove Armada
The list author says:
  "It grooves, it rocks & it bops ! This album's got everything, including one of my all-time favorite tracks, "Easy"."
£3.87   Used & New from: £1.42
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

Excitable Boy
22.  Excitable Boy by Warren Zevon
The list author says:
  "I love this album. Great lyricist & musician. Such a shame that he died so young (56)."
£7.49
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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The Joshua Tree
23.  The Joshua Tree by U2
The list author says:
  "1st CD I ever bought. I'm not a big U2 fan, but this album is excellent & possibly their best."
£7.49
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (119 customer reviews) | 5 customer discussions

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Hounds of Love
24.  Hounds of Love by Kate Bush
The list author says:
  "I still play this album regularly. Another artist who's redefined music & created her own genre."
Used & New from: £16.95
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews)

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Screamadelica
25.  Screamadelica by Primal Scream
The list author says:
  "Always takes me back to "a time & a place" when I hear this. Everyone of a certain persuasion will know exactly what I mean !"
£4.49
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Last updated: 17/06/2011
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