Amazon.co.uk: 25 Must Have Albums

25 Must Have Albums
A Listmania! list by "watchtheguitar"

1. The Immortal Story by Only Ones

The list author says:
	"A toss up between this and the Peel Sessions, but this stands as a wonderful introduction to the warped mind, cracked larynx and fantastic songs of Peter and his pets."

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2. Radiator by Blue Cheer

The list author says:
	"My favourite current live band, One of the few 'alternative' bands that really know how to put on a show. But this is about albums and this is a singalong classic."

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3. Ladies & Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space by Spiritualized

The list author says:
	"Hypnotic and dazzling. I thought when Spacemen 3 split up that Jason Pierce had had his chips. Boy was I wrong. Spiritualized added the fish, the butties and the sauce."

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4. Emergency Third Rail Power Trip/Explosions in Glass Place by Rain Parade

The list author says:
	"Although the '3rd Rail Power Trip' album is OK, the 'Explosions...' mini-album was awesome. Once you've heard the vibrato introduction to 'No Easy Way Down' you'll understand why."

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5. Tamla Motown Gold: The Sound Of Young America by Various Artists

The list author says:
	"3 CDs of absolute genius. If an alien arrives at your doorstep demanding an example of pop music, just play them this,"

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6. Dog Man Star by Suede

The list author says:
	"Worth it just for the last few tracks alone. In fact the last track, 'Still Life', has more to recommend it than most bands' entire careers,"

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7. Get Happy: Deluxe Edition by Elvis Costello

The list author says:
	"Elvis and his Attractions during their most fertile period banged out this classic album but in a gap between the drums, bass, guitar and hammond you discover some of the best lyrics ever written."

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8. Who's Next (Deluxe Edition) by The Who

The list author says:
	"Considering this album ended up being released as leftovers from Townsend's 'Lifehouse' project you'd expect this to be filler. Instead, it's one of the definitive rock statements."

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9. Fruit Tree Box Set by Nick Drake

The list author says:
	"Poor boy. Wallow in the sound of genius but don't try and play his songs or you may run out of fingers."

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10. Head on the Door by The Cure

The list author says:
	"I saw them at Wembley Arena touring this album and they were legendary. 'Heaven! Give me a sign!'... but don't buy this YET. The Cure are releasing remastered versions of their back catalogue shortly."

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11. Big Sleeping House: a Collection of Choice Cuts by Microdisney

The list author says:
	"Great intro to Cathal Coughlan's world. I was listening to this a lot while reading Irvine Welsh's 'Porno' and 'Gale Force Wind' could have been written for its soundtrack."

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12. Remain in Light by Talking Heads

The list author says:
	"Reviews at the time talked about 'intelligent funk' when everyone knows funk is smart. But not as smart as David Byrne and Brian Eno. Is anyone?"

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13. Stormcock by Roy Harper

The list author says:
	"Well done British media. Obsessed with Peter Andre's 'Insania' they've always managed to miss this loony on the bus. An acoustic masterpiece."

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14. Greatest Hits by Queen

The list author says:
	"I am so stupid to put this in the list aren't I? Do I care? Sing it in the shower don't you?"

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15. Spirit of Eden: Remastered by Talk Talk

The list author says:
	"I remember hearing this whilst perusing the racks in Virgin Megastore thinking how mellow it was. Then the guitar got louder and louder and... well it's still pretty mellow but DYNAMIC is the word."

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16. All That Glitters Is a Mare's Nest by Cardiacs

The list author says:
	"Best appreciated on the incredibly rare video. Which my ex disappeared with ;-( Cardiacs live were the best thing since sliced gold dust."

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17. Specials/More Specials by The Specials

The list author says:
	"I had this on my walkman when I was a kid and wore the damn tape out. Now I just need to go out in the 'Concrete Jungle' to get my 'Blank Expression' back. Sheesh."

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18. Aladdin Sane: Remastered by David Bowie

The list author says:
	"Under-appreciated this one, but 'Time' and the title track are the best things he's ever done IMHO."

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19. Peel Slowly And See by Nico

The list author says:
	"The early demos on here are bad, but the 'real' albums are breathtaking in their scope. Especially at the time they were written. In the post-Velvets world it pays to remember who's the daddy."

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20. Magical Mystery Tour by The Beatles

The list author says:
	"Short but ever so sweet. Such an ill-conceived film project led to this album of truly classic songs."

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21. Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones

The list author says:
	"Luke Chadwick was right you can't have The Beatles without The Stones and this album is a joy from start to finish. Mick Taylor's brief tenure in the band was their musical high watermark."

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22. No Regrets - The Best Of Scott Walker & The Walker Brothers 1965 - 1976 by Scott Walker & The Walker Brothers

The list author says:
	"Those aliens have come back. Now they want an example of a vocalist. So you play them this."

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23. London Calling by The Clash

The list author says:
	"Yes it really is as good as everyone says it is. If you are lost in the supermarket, find your way to the record rack and buy this beauty."

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24. Crystal Days (1979 - 1999) by Echo & The Bunnymen

The list author says:
	"This was 'my' band in the early Eighties. Well mine and several thousand others. It's not perfect, some of the later stuff doesn't 'cut the mustard' but it's full of gems."

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25. Hatful Of Hollow by The Smiths

The list author says:
	"Oh as were this lot. All mine too. This was a stopgap of old B-sides and a few demos. It was also accidentally the best album they ever made. One clue to the quality herein, 'How Soon..' was a B-side."

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