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A Listmania! list by Wg Metcalfe "Will Metcalfe" (Coventry, Uk)
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The Holy Bible
1.  The Holy Bible by Manic Street Preachers
The list author says:
  "A Classic in it's time. It might be harrowing but you'll feel better for owning it."
£4.19   Used & New from: £0.19
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (92 customer reviews)

Wowee Zowee: Sordid Sentinels Edition
2.  Wowee Zowee: Sordid Sentinels Edition by Pavement
The list author says:
  "Vast, erratic and unlike anything you may have heard before. Witness Pavement at their most fucked up, and best."
£7.39   Used & New from: £5.12
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

London Calling
3.  London Calling by The Clash
The list author says:
  "Well, durr!"
£4.99   Used & New from: £1.98
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (77 customer reviews)

At Folsom Prison
4.  At Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash
The list author says:
  "A classic gig by a classic artist. RIP Johnny"
£2.99   Used & New from: £1.55
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

I Killed the Zeitgeist
5.  I Killed the Zeitgeist by Nicky Wire
The list author says:
  "This is not for the Ben Sherman brigade. An album of eloquent lofi pop from Wales' most unloved son."
Used & New from: £8.98
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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Tanglewood Numbers
6.  Tanglewood Numbers by Silver Jews
The list author says:
  "Pavement+Country tinge=Silver Jews. The most recent in their catalogue. It's perfect."
£6.49   Used & New from: £4.30
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Ballad Of The Broken Seas
7.  Ballad Of The Broken Seas by Isobel Campbell
The list author says:
  "If you hated the new Belle & Sebastian album buy this instead! Tenderness a la Mark Lanegan. Strange mix."
£5.75   Used & New from: £1.68
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

This Is Hardcore
8.  This Is Hardcore by Pulp
The list author says:
  "Pulp's pinnacle. Gritty, uncompromising and under valued. Worth £5 for 'A Little Soul' alone."
£3.49   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Daydream Nation
9.  Daydream Nation by Sonic Youth
The list author says:
  "This is responsible for my awakening as a teenage metal head. When the riff from Teenage Riot hits you there is no going back."
£4.99   Used & New from: £2.66
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

Trouser Jazz
10.  Trouser Jazz by Mr. Scruff
The list author says:
  "Erratic breakbeats for any occaision. The final track is Scruff at his best"
£4.49   Used & New from: £0.28
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

The Decline of British Sea Power
11.  The Decline of British Sea Power by British Sea Power
The list author says:
  "Scenic, erratic and maginificent. Sea Power's finest offering and the more frenzied. From acid freakout to a broken lament. Complete."
£19.56   Used & New from: £1.97
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)

The Smiths
12.  The Smiths by The Smiths
The list author says:
  "This IS the best Smiths record. Still Ill, Reel Around the Fountain, Suffer little children...Morrissey makes his mark."
Used & New from: £2.98
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

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In Utero
13.  In Utero by Nirvana
The list author says:
  "Extreme at first the infectious nature of this album grows on you. It's not Nevermind, sure. It's so much better."
£4.77   Used & New from: £0.34
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (79 customer reviews)

HARMACY
14.  HARMACY by Sebadoh
The list author says:
  "A lo-fi classic that swells with melancholy, beauty and introspection. This album is amazing."
£14.93   Used & New from: £3.31
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

You Are Free
15.  You Are Free by Cat Power
The list author says:
  "Another low key record, brimming with beauty and charm. 'I don't blame you' is like Regina Spektor minus the kook. Divine!"
£4.99   Used & New from: £2.96
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Elliott Smith
16.  Elliott Smith by Elliott Smith
The list author says:
  "Elliott's finest, by the time 'Biggest Lie has finished' you won't have had time to register the emotional impact of this record. Who needs 'Grace'?"
£7.00   Used & New from: £2.44
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Fall Heads Roll
17.  Fall Heads Roll by The Fall
The list author says:
  "Perhaps the most accessible the Fall have ever been, whatever you say this is certainly a classic."
Used & New from: £9.99
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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The Boy with the Arab Strap
18.  The Boy with the Arab Strap by Belle & Sebastian
The list author says:
  "Perhaps the more understated Belle and Seb record this is certainly the one that got 'em noticed. It's beautiful. Is it wicked not to care? YES."
£6.29   Used & New from: £2.28
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Surfer Rosa & Come on Pilgrim
19.  Surfer Rosa & Come on Pilgrim by Pixies
The list author says:
  "Raw, uncompromised and stunning. This record embodies the Pixies at their best, not as immediate as 'Doolittle' it certainly has no less effect."
£4.39   Used & New from: £1.89
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)

CITY & EASTERN SONGS
20.  CITY & EASTERN SONGS by Jeffrey Lewis
The list author says:
  "Anti Folk genius Jeffrey Lewis is essential. The latest effort embodies the charm of lo fidelity recording proving that nothing has to suffer for it."
£10.99   Used & New from: £6.73
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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