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A Listmania! list by Jason Parkes "We're all Frankies'" (Worcester, UK)
(No. 1 Hall OF FAME REVIEWER)   
 
1980 Forward
1.  1980 Forward by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "Pleasant enough budget-priced compilation, but why no This Mortal Coil????"
£7.43   Used & New from: £0.84
2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Junkyard
2.  Junkyard by The Birthday Party
The list author says:
  "The classic 1982 album with bonus-tracks : Release the Bats, 6"Gold Blade, Dead Joe, The Dim Locator, Big Jesus Trash Can..."
£10.48   Used & New from: £4.06
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Lullabies to Violaine: Singles and Extended Plays [4CD]
3.  Lullabies to Violaine: Singles and Extended Plays [4CD] by Cocteau Twins
The list author says:
  "Mmmmmmm, even better than the 1991 box-set! : Orange-Appled, Eggs & Their Shells, Watchlar, Pearly Dewdrops'Drops, Alice etc"
Used & New from: £68.65
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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Toward the Within
4.  Toward the Within by Dead Can Dance
The list author says:
  "Excellent live album from Gerrard, Perry & co : American Dreaming, Rakim, I am Stretched On Your Grave, Sanvean...."
Used & New from: £2.63
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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House Tornado
5.  House Tornado by Throwing Muses
The list author says:
  "One of the many great TM-albums, see also Throwing Muses, Hunkpapa, The Real Ramona & Red Heaven..."
£15.00   Used & New from: £3.50
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Surfer Rosa & Come on Pilgrim
6.  Surfer Rosa & Come on Pilgrim by Pixies
The list author says:
  "The classic Albini-recorded album with bonus Come on Pilgrim; 'Doolittle' is the other classic Pixies album (the other two remain patchy)"
£4.39   Used & New from: £1.89
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)

Hips & Makers
7.  Hips & Makers by Kristin Hersh
The list author says:
  "Fantastic solo album from Muses' front-woman - the string-related e.p. is as sublime. Michael Stipe pops up on 'Your Ghost'"
£12.34   Used & New from: £1.19
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Les Mysteres Des Voix Bulgares
8.  Les Mysteres Des Voix Bulgares by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "...later sampled by The God Machine & U2..."
£10.07   Used & New from: £3.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Pump Up the Volume [Us Import]
9.  Pump Up the Volume [Us Import] by M/A/R/R/S
The list author says:
  "Classic 1987 single and sole 4ad#1; the AR Kane/Colourbox collaboration was even richer on the b-side. See also the Robin Guthrie produced e.p. 'Lolita' as well as AR Kane's '69' & 'I'"
£6.64   Used & New from: £2.91
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

This Mortal Coil - It'll End in Tears
10.  This Mortal Coil - It'll End in Tears by This Mortal Coil
The list author says:
  "First of three Ivo-lead collaborations; see also the undervalued sequel 'Smile's OK' by The Hope Blister..."
Used & New from: £9.98
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

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Happiness / Inconsiderate Bitch
11.  Happiness / Inconsiderate Bitch by Lisa Germano
The list author says:
  "The fact that Lisa Germano toured with Simple Minds in 1986/87 explains the depression apparent on this album!"
Used & New from: £1.98
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Retrospective
12.  Retrospective by Red House Painters
The list author says:
  "Fine compilation of RHP's 4ad years with bonus disc: Grace Cathedral Park, Katy Song, Summer Dress, Michael, Medicine Bottle etc"
£7.49   Used & New from: £4.79
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

The Moon And The Melodies
13.  The Moon And The Melodies by Harold Budd
The list author says:
  "Gorgeous Cocteau-Budd New Age release- used as the temporary soundtrack to 'Mysterious Skin', which later had a soundtrack by Budd & Guthrie..."
£10.00   Used & New from: £4.99
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Ultra Vivid Scene
14.  Ultra Vivid Scene by Ultra Vivid Scene
The list author says:
  "One of three fantastic albums by Kurt Ralske, so many great songs: Crash, Mercy Seat, Blood & Thunder, Staring at the Sun, Praise the Low, Extra CD Track...."
Used & New from: £14.00
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Whale Rider
15.  Whale Rider by Lisa Gerrard
The list author says:
  "The former Dead Can Dance member later became famous as a soundtrack artist on films like 'The Insider', 'Heat', 'Gladiator' & this..."
£10.75   Used & New from: £2.40
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Burning Blue Soul
16.  Burning Blue Soul by The The
The list author says:
  "Originally released in 1991 with a different cover by one Matt Johnson; features guest spots from one half of Wire Lewis & Newman..."
Used & New from: £7.79
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Cobalt Blue
17.  Cobalt Blue by Michael Brook
The list author says:
  "Later collaborated with Robert Fripp & David Sylvian..."
Used & New from: £8.22
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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BEAUTY SLEEP
18.  BEAUTY SLEEP by Tanya Donelly
The list author says:
  "Gorgeous second solo album by the former Throwing Muse/Breeder and general ultravixen...."
£6.99   Used & New from: £1.27
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

POD
19.  POD by The Breeders
The list author says:
  "Albini recorded debut from Kim Deal, Tanya Donelly & co..."
£7.86   Used & New from: £2.87
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Son De Mar
20.  Son De Mar by Piano Magic
The list author says:
  "Another chilled out soundtrack..."
£5.00   Used & New from: £2.86
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Pomegranate - Heidi Berry Anthology
21.  Pomegranate - Heidi Berry Anthology by Heidi Berry
The list author says:
  "Worth buying alone for the Husker Du cover..."
£14.36   Used & New from: £2.75
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

The Man Who Ate The Man
22.  The Man Who Ate The Man by Magnetophone
The list author says:
  "One of the few decent new bands on 4ad, a label which isn't as exciting as it once was..."
£18.16   Used & New from: £3.18
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

...Smiles Ok
23.  ...Smiles Ok by Hope Blister
The list author says:
  "Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....the Cranes & David Sylvian covers are fantastic....."
£10.99   Used & New from: £3.37
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Sounds From The Thievery Hi-Fi
24.  Sounds From The Thievery Hi-Fi by Thievery Corporation
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  "..."
£8.17   Used & New from: £2.72
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Best Of...
25.  Best Of... by Colourbox
The list author says:
  "...& I left out Lush, Pale Saints, Bauhaus, Mojave 3, Gus Gus, Rachel Goswell, Cuba, His Name is Alive, Frank Black, Wolfgang Press etc"
£15.00   Used & New from: £3.98
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Jason Parkes "We're all Frankies'" (Worcester, UK)
(No. 1 Hall OF FAME REVIEWER)   
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Last updated: 03/12/2005
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