Albums I keep coming back to (in no particular order)

The list author says:
	"Raw, visceral music full of pain, melody, and bittersweet poignancy. A 70-minute epic."

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	"Difficult to choose a favourite Sparklehorse album, but I love the raggedy intimacy of this album. The tracks “Spirit Ditch” and “Cow” get me every time …"

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	"Fronted by Mark Kozelek (formerly of Red House Painters) this album is stunningly beautiful. My favourite track is “Gentle Moon”, but there are no weak songs on this album. Music to drown in."

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	"The album that saw a move away from the soaring guitars, trumpets, and saxophones of The Waterboys’s previous albums, and their exuberant embrace of the musical spirit of Galway’s folk heritage."

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	"In my opinion, this album is one of The Waterboys's finest, capturing the sheer emotive intensity of Mike Scott’s unique musical vision."

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	"A million miles away from stadium rock, this is Springsteen at his most intimate, singing pared-down ballads of gritty intensity."

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	"Songs of heartbreak as only the inimitable Nick Cave could perform them. A masterpiece of quiet, wavering intensity. “The boatman calls from the lake / A lone loon dives upon the water …”"

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	"Released at the same time, this is the polar opposite of “The Boatman’s Call”, and complements it perfectly. Steeped in violent imagery and strong language, this is my favourite Nick Cave album."

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	"Music that transcends genres with its sheer power and ambition."

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	"Hypnotic, guitar-driven soundscapes that continue to enthrall almost fifteen years later."

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	"Homespun 'American Gothic'. A moody, alluring meditation on death and mortality."

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	"Predominantly one man and his guitar. Lilting, reflective music of outstanding quality."

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	"Music by a man who clearly loves what he's doing. Why isn't this still available? Alternatively, try Stephenson's “Collective Force” instead."

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	"A work of musical genius. Still sounds brilliant fifteen years after its first release. Warm and uplifting."

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	"Choosing a favourite Van Morrison album is never going to be easy, but this is one I return to again and again for whatever reason. Fiercely soulful. “When that rough god goes riding …”"

The list author says:
	"The Cowboy Junkies at their best. Haunting and beautiful."

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	"Rich, evocative ballads, perfect for contemplative, whiskey-drinking, night-time listening."

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	"Ben Harper's stunning second album. He plays a wicked slide guitar with a voice to match. Passionate, angry, and beautiful."

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	"This album is brilliant from beginning to end, and deserves to be heard. Eddi Reader was born to sing these songs ..."

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	"Inspired interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk music by the singer who previously fronted 10,000 Maniacs."

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	"This collaboration between the Chieftains and a variety of internationally renowned female singers is heartbreaking and tender."

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	"I'm not a huge fan of soundtracks, but I make an exception for Peter Gabriel’s score for “The Last Temptation of Christ”. Rhythmically evocative."