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25 Albums You Must Hear
A Listmania! list by David E Toogood "Dave T" (Birmingham, England)

1. Pink Moon by Nick Drake

The list author says:
	"Stark and haunting. Nick Drake's third and final recording. It's a shame this album was largely ignored when originally released."

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2. Ghosts of the Great Highway by Sun Kil Moon

The list author says:
	"Mark Kozelek's newly formed band after disbanding Red House Painters. It's a classic."

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3. Shoot Out The Lights by Richard Thompson

The list author says:
	"The greatest disintegration of a relationship ever recorded. Contractual obligations forced them to tour this album... with legendary results. They divorced shortly afterwards."

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4. Listen Listen : An introduction to Sandy Denny by Sandy Denny

The list author says:
	"My favourite female voice by a mile. The tracks on this album are Denny with a backing band. 'It'll Take a Long Long Time' contains one of the most emotive segues of music and voice i've ever heard."

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5. Mixed Bag by Richie Havens

The list author says:
	"This record fitted in well during the anti-vietnam movement in 1960's USA. I wish i'd been present at one of Richie's San Francisco cafe gigs of this era, especially to hear 'Follow'."

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6. Solid Air by John Martyn by John Martyn

The list author says:
	"The title track was written about Nick Drake. It's one of those rare albums where every song is great."

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7. The Songs Of Distant Earth by Mike Oldfield

The list author says:
	"Makes you want to delve into all of life's mysteries."

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8. Reich: Different Trains / Electric Counterpoint by Steve Reich

The list author says:
	"Steve Reich was fascinated with train whilst growing up and travelled between NY and California many times during 1939-41. At the same time, in Europe, Jews were also on trains..."

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9. FIRE by Low

The list author says:
	"Beautiful, minimalist and downright scary! The harmonies are sublime."

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10. American in Me [CASSETTE] by Steve Forbert

The list author says:
	"A good ol' slice of Americana. Great lyrics on 'Born too Late'. That's how I feel sometimes!"

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11. The Creek Drank The Cradle by Iron & Wine

The list author says:
	"This is almost Bluegrass country music, which I do not like, but heck - this album makes me shiver. Excellent guitar picking."

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12. Harvest Moon by Neil Young

The list author says:
	"A man who keeps on defying the rule that a legend's best albums are at the beginning of a career."

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13. Pacific Ocean Blue/Bambu (The Caribou Sessions): Legacy Edition by Dennis Wilson

The list author says:
	"At last this record has made it to CD, and with superb packaging to boot. An undiscovered gem."

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14. Journey by Journey

The list author says:
	"My copy of this CD is missing track 7! That's ok though, all I need is track 1 - which has the best guitar playing you'll hear on a rock album. Check out the dueling drum and guitar too."

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15. Lightbulb Sun by Porcupine Tree

The list author says:
	"'Last Chance to Evacuate Planet Earth Before it is Recycled.' You know it's gonna' be good."

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16. Spectres by Blue Oyster Cult

The list author says:
	"A giant of an album. 'I Love the Night' will have you hypnotized."

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17. Tales Of Mystery And Imagination (2CD) by Alan Parsons Project

The list author says:
	"The deluxe reissue contains the original and Orson Wells versions. Both are brilliant."

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18. We're All in This Alone by The Mendoza Line

The list author says:
	"Not everyone will like this. Full of jangly guitar, hooks galore and alternate female and male tunes - this is the 2nd greatest recorded break up album."

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19. XO by Elliott Smith

The list author says:
	"A sad loss. Smith's tour de force."

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20. Bryars: The Sinking of the Titanic: Jesus's Blood Never Failed Me Yet by Gavin Bryars

The list author says:
	"In collaboration with Brian Eno. Jesus' Blood on a loop, sung by a homeless guy they pulled in off the street. Spellbinding."

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21. OLD RAMON by Red House Painters

The list author says:
	"Contains epic tracks with a few stand-outs - namely 'Smokey', 'Void' and 'Michigan'. Put on some worthy headphones, take a seat, play it from start to finish, then start it again."

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22. Field Day by Anthony Phillips

The list author says:
	"A man and his guitars. Another one to mellow out to with a couple or three beers."

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23. From a to B by New Musik

The list author says:
	"A departure from my usual. This record has an almost limitless amount of hooks and gets me every time."

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24. Logos: Live at the Dominion, London 1982 by Tangerine Dream

The list author says:
	"Some of this music can be found in a hidden Michael Mann gem a of film called 'The Keep'. This is closest you'll get to the never released soundtrack. Limitless atmosphere."