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Acme
1.  Acme by Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
The list author says:
  "Amazing album. Like James Brown on acid."
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Grace
2.  Grace by Jeff Buckley
The list author says:
  "you have to own this! This album sounds fresh and heart breakingly beautiful every time i listen to it."
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Pinkerton
3.  Pinkerton by Weezer
The list author says:
  "the founders of Geek rock apparently. Forget buddy holly, these guys were more than one hit wonders. Listen to 'El Scorchio', 'Getchoo' and 'Tired of Sex'... they rule."
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Bring It on
4.  Bring It on by Gomez
The list author says:
  "brilliant debut. every track is a classic."
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Civil Disobedients
5.  Civil Disobedients by Capdown
The list author says:
  "the hardest working up and coming ska-punk band in England at the moment, not to mention one of the best."
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Asleep in the Back
6.  Asleep in the Back by Elbow
The list author says:
  "2001's best album in my opinion. Guy Garvey is a genius and possibly one of the funniest live acts known to man."
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Surfer Rosa & Come on Pilgrim
7.  Surfer Rosa & Come on Pilgrim by Pixies
The list author says:
  "one of the most important bands of the last 20 years? hell yes. Why oh why did he have to go insane?"
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The Three Eps
8.  The Three Eps by The Beta Band
The list author says:
  "chillout music for people who don't want to listen to zero 7 and dido."
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MTV Unplugged In New York
9.  MTV Unplugged In New York by Nirvana
The list author says:
  "my favourite nirvana album. simply beautiful. I just wish they would release it on dvd."
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When The Pawn...
10.  When The Pawn... by Fiona Apple
The list author says:
  "possibly the sexiest woman in the world. I just wouldn't want to get on her bad side."
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Greetings From L.A.
11.  Greetings From L.A. by Tim Buckley
The list author says:
  "Jeff's Dad. This album is pure sleazy-jazz-blues and it is a tragedy that so few people appreciated his talent."
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Gold
12.  Gold by Ryan Adams
The list author says:
  "I was dubious about Ryan Adams. Hell, he is only one letter away from being named after the cheesy rock idol famous for being ugly and talentless. Beautiful lyrics and a great talent."
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Pablo Honey
13.  Pablo Honey by Radiohead
The list author says:
  "you either love them or hate them. You should already own this album, if not.. buy it!! Their first and rawest album."
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Rage Against The Machine
14.  Rage Against The Machine by Rage Against The Machine
The list author says:
  "it hurts to see Fred Durst prancing around pretending to be \m/ hardcore, please don't buy his albums, buy this instead. When metal was exciting."
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Astral Weeks
15.  Astral Weeks by Van Morrison
The list author says:
  "One of Jeff Buckley's favourite albums. Coincidently it is one of mine too."
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Five Leaves Left
16.  Five Leaves Left by Nick Drake
The list author says:
  "I could have picked any of his albums but i decided to pick this one because of it's sheer beauty. So many English Indie groups (Belle and Sebastian, Alfie, Gorky's) owe him so much."
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Better Ways to Self Destruct
17.  Better Ways to Self Destruct by Easyworld
The list author says:
  "fantastic pop rock. Dav's vocals are brilliant, a cross between brian molko, jeff buckley and matt bellamy."
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Siamese Dream
18.  Siamese Dream by Smashing Pumpkins
The list author says:
  "The best pumpkins album. You have to own this record."
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Solid Air
19.  Solid Air by John Martyn
The list author says:
  "I have only recently bought this album but i am already in love with it. The bass playing by Danny Thompson is amazing."
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If You Happy With You Need Do
20.  If You Happy With You Need Do by Alfie
The list author says:
  "scarily mature collection of their eps. Buy this first and then buy 'a word in your ear'."
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