Albums that Inspire Me

A Listmania! list by "bad_dude"
 
Endtroducing.....
1.  Endtroducing..... by DJ Shadow
The list author says:
  "Unequaled.  A soundtrack for everyday life... this album could be released today and sound just as fresh.  A true masterpiece."
£5.77   Used & New from: £0.91
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)

Mezzanine: Limited Edition
2.  Mezzanine: Limited Edition by Massive Attack
The list author says:
  "A soundtrack for the most paranoid nightmare."
£5.45   Used & New from: £0.39
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)

Nebraska
3.  Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen
The list author says:
  "On the warmest, most humid of nights, park in an open field somewhere and turn this up.  The raw, unfiltered storytelling is extremely desolate and real."
£3.99   Used & New from: £1.52
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

Maxinquaye
4.  Maxinquaye by Tricky
The list author says:
  "The Thriller of trip-hop (Brilliant).  Tricky may be the Michael Jackson of the genre... considering where his career has gone."
£4.29   Used & New from: £0.70
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Back In Black
5.  Back In Black by AC/DC
The list author says:
  "Mindless rock never seemed so contrived yet so free and unpretentious.  This album %^#*@$ ROCKS!"
£8.99   Used & New from: £5.41
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (109 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

Parachutes
6.  Parachutes by Coldplay
The list author says:
  "One of my most suprising purchases.  The emotion is sincere / the sound is pure.  Absoultely under-rated in relation to it's follow-up."
£5.66   Used & New from: £0.12
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (253 customer reviews)

O
7.  O by Damien Rice
The list author says:
  "It's as if Damien Rice bloodied up his fingers digging through concrete to sing these songs from his awkward, desperate grave.  Powerful."
£4.97   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (201 customer reviews)

Vegas
8.  Vegas by The Crystal Method
The list author says:
  "A defining moment in American dance music:  Very under-rated.  This album pretends to be nothing other than what it is and it is consistently bangin'!"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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Remedy
9.  Remedy by Basement Jaxx
The list author says:
  "Remedy: the adventurous wild mother - Rooty:  the erratic bread-winning father - Kish Kash:  the sophisticated offspring [Remedy is the immaculate conception of fun creative dance music]"
£4.61   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

Disintegration
10.  Disintegration by The Cure
The list author says:
  "A magnificent 80's-ending opus."
£11.47   Used & New from: £1.98
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)

Psyence Fiction
11.  Psyence Fiction by U.N.K.L.E.
The list author says:
  "Although very inconsistent, the songs that work are Shadow at his finest.  [Bloodstain, Lonely Soul, Rabbit in Your Headlights]  seek out:  Be There and Guns Blazing Pt. 1 (instrumental)"
£5.77   Used & New from: £0.97
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Rubber Factory
12.  Rubber Factory by The Black Keys
The list author says:
  "Rubber Factory is the most focused of the Black Keys' albums.  Blues / Roots Rock Garage-style.  Key tracks:  When the Lights Go Out  and The Lengths"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Hot Fuss
13.  Hot Fuss by The Killers
The list author says:
  "The Killer's have brought pop back to where it was best;  The 80's.  Hot Fuss is clever, layered and emotional.  The synths add to, rather than define the music.  A very catchy and intriguing debut."
£6.95   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (232 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

Siamese Dream
14.  Siamese Dream by Smashing Pumpkins
The list author says:
  "Siamese Dream or Mellon Collie...?  The debate goes on.  For me, Siamese... is more focused and consistent. The depth that is captured here overflows with each mood-defining listen."
£15.82   Used & New from: £4.44
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (81 customer reviews)

Our From Out Where
15.  Our From Out Where by Amon Tobin
The list author says:
  "Never has chaos sounded so beautiful.  Amon's formula came full-circle on this album.  Rather than pigeon-holing himself into drum n bass, he created his own genre."
£6.97   Used & New from: £2.50
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

In Search of...
16.  In Search of... by N.E.R.D.
The list author says:
  "The initial Euro-Release was watered down and typical.  The U.S. Release brought on the full onslaught of live instruments:  Funk, Soul, Rock, Disco, Hip-Hop and Blues all joining bizarre forces."
£3.57   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

The Fat of the Land
17.  The Fat of the Land by The Prodigy
The list author says:
  "Brutal, focused and beat all competition to nothingness.  Dance, Drive, Workout, Go on a Crime-Spree to it!  Music rarely feels so right."
£5.65   Used & New from: £0.37
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)

Felt Mountain
18.  Felt Mountain by Goldfrapp
The list author says:
  "Imagine a 1920's Gangster-era smoke-filled jazz club.  An eerie seductress in a red dress and lipstick sloth-like singing her heart out as the men's eyes widen.  Creepy and beautiful."
£3.25   Used & New from: £0.24
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)

Quality Control
19.  Quality Control by Jurassic 5
The list author says:
  "All that is and was what hip-hop should be."
£5.57   Used & New from: £1.27
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

ATLiens
20.  ATLiens by Outkast
The list author says:
  "When Outkast was worthy of the hype."
£3.99   Used & New from: £2.67
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Mer De Noms
21.  Mer De Noms by A Perfect Circle
The list author says:
  "Take the best from this album and Thirteenth Step and you have yourself a classic piece of art-rock.  Standout track:  3 Libras"
£6.19   Used & New from: £1.98
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)

The Wicker Man
22.  The Wicker Man by Magnet
The list author says:
  "After experiencing this film, the music takes on a whole new uncomfortable and eerie feel.  The hippyish song of reproduction are flat out seductive.  Key tracks:  Willow's Song and Gently Johnny"
£7.49   Used & New from: £6.22
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

Amber
23.  Amber by Autechre
The list author says:
  "Amber and Tri Repetae++ = Autechre's finest moments.  It's as if the machines took over afterhours and put their feelings to wax."
Used & New from: £9.99
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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Braveheart
24.  Braveheart by James Horner
The list author says:
  "When coupled with the experience of having witnessed this amazing film, the music will never cease to consume you."
£5.63   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Hybrid Theory (U.S. Version)
25.  Hybrid Theory (U.S. Version) by Linkin Park
The list author says:
  "Both Hybrid Theory and Meteora are equal guilty pleasures.  Rap-Rock sucks unless Linkin Park does it."
£5.57   Used & New from: £1.96
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (290 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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