25 Favourite Records of All-Time

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Endtroducing.....
1.  Endtroducing..... by DJ Shadow
The list author says:
  "In a category all by itself, and still to age a day"
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& Yet & Yet
2.  & Yet & Yet by Do Make Say Think
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  "An underrated masterpiece.  Warm rhythms and incredible depth."
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The Bootleg Series, Vol. 4 : Bob Dylan Live 1966 (The Royal Albert Hall Concert)
3.  The Bootleg Series, Vol. 4 : Bob Dylan Live 1966 (The Royal Albert Hall Concert) by Bob Dylan
The list author says:
  "More consistenly amazing than any of his albums, and the live atmosphere is literally electric"
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Neon Golden
4.  Neon Golden by Notwist
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  "The perfect blend of crunchy beats and superb songwriting"
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Fyuti
5.  Fyuti by Bola
The list author says:
  "Another overlooked modern classic.  Even better than Bola's previous album, Soup."
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In the Aeroplane Over the Sea
6.  In the Aeroplane Over the Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel
The list author says:
  "A classic record which the UK missed out on.  A warped fairytale masterpiece"
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Martes
7.  Martes by Murcof
The list author says:
  "Beautifully atmospheric combination of classical samples and twitchy electronic beats.  A must have!"
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Ben Folds Five
8.  Ben Folds Five by Ben Folds Five
The list author says:
  "Song after song of funky, poppy singalong classics"
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Pet Sounds [2000 Re-issue]
9.  Pet Sounds [2000 Re-issue] by The Beach Boys
The list author says:
  "It makes it onto loads of lists, but not without reason. Beautiful pop harmonies."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (88 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Amber
10.  Amber by Autechre
The list author says:
  "Less immediately fantastic than the earlier Incunabula, this creates a foreboding futuristic soundscape with hints of a natural world"
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Meddle
11.  Meddle by Pink Floyd
The list author says:
  "Probably not as flat-out amazing as Dark Side of the Moon, but this is my favourite Floyd for its quirkier psychedelia and great songs"
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Sigur Ros - Agaetis Byrjun
12.  Sigur Ros - Agaetis Byrjun by Sigur Rós
The list author says:
  "I considered this overrated until just the other day, when suddenly it completely bowled me over. Serene."
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Richard D James Album
13.  Richard D James Album by Aphex Twin
The list author says:
  "Tantalisingly, if disappointingly, short, there is still no clearer evidence of Richard James's genius for electronic madness"
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Homogenic
14.  Homogenic by Björk
The list author says:
  "Another one that took a while to appreciate, but an album like no other.  Scary, beautiful, fragile and powerful at different moments"
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Deserters Songs
15.  Deserters Songs by Mercury Rev
The list author says:
  "Forget their overrated follow-up, this is magical.  Perfect for winter."
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OK Computer
16.  OK Computer by Radiohead
The list author says:
  "Much as Radiohead are to be commended for their recent experimentation, Ok Computer remains their most sublime hour."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (269 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

Harvest
17.  Harvest by Neil Young
The list author says:
  "If you programme out the ambience destroying songs with a symphony orchestra, you are left with barely half an hour of music.  But what a half hour - autumnal songwriting mastery"
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Yesterday was Dramatic - Today is OK
18.  Yesterday was Dramatic - Today is OK by Múm
The list author says:
  "More Icelandic genius. Less consistent than their follow-up, but when this is good it's even better."
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You Forgot It in People
19.  You Forgot It in People by Broken Social Scene
The list author says:
  "Best of 2003. Uplifting experimental pop - a rarity in other words"
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Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
20.  Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles
The list author says:
  "There's a bit of a backlash against this record these days, but I still think it's their best and most complete. And A Day in the Life is extraordinary"
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The Three Eps
21.  The Three Eps by The Beta Band
The list author says:
  "A quirky, eccentric collection of catchy, but insane songs. Highly recommended"
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Incunabula
22.  Incunabula by Autechre
The list author says:
  "An influential, extremely inventive classic of techno/electronica.  It still sounds futuristic."
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My Way: The Best of Frank Sinatra
23.  My Way: The Best of Frank Sinatra by Frank Sinatra
The list author says:
  "The ultimate feel-good music.  Classy, timeless and essential"
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Millions Now Living Will Never Die
24.  Millions Now Living Will Never Die by Tortoise
The list author says:
  "The best Tortoise album.  Innovative, and often breathtakingly inventive.  An important record for any collection."
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Hard Normal Daddy
25.  Hard Normal Daddy by Squarepusher
The list author says:
  "More essential Warp. Jazz/drum and bass hybrid - or drill and bass if you prefer."
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