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Demolition
1.  Demolition by Ryan Adams
The list author says:
  "Ryan's alt-country had a particularly melancholy tinge on this album. Magnificent."
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Illinoise
2.  Illinoise by Sufjan Stevens
The list author says:
  "It's a concept album, and a really good one at that. Deal with it. Sufjan is possibly the most exciting thing in lo-fi at the moment."
£8.99   Used & New from: £4.17
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
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GIVE BLOOD
3.  GIVE BLOOD by Brakesbrakesbrakes
The list author says:
  "16 songs in less than half an hour, but it's not Punk. Superb alternative music with a Belle and Sebastian flavour."
£2.40   Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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Clor
4.  Clor by Clor
The list author says:
  "Roots Manuva's live band, everybody. Personally, I'd take Clor's electro-punk over Roots Manuva anyday."
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Dirty Words
5.  Dirty Words by Departure
The list author says:
  "Criminally underrated indie band with an air of New Order about them."
£28.54   Used & New from: £0.01
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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We Have Sound
6.  We Have Sound by Tom Vek
The list author says:
  "Unusual, experimental mix of sounds and textures. The sort of album Babybird ought to have made, but didn't quite manage it."
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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1977
7.  1977 by Ash
The list author says:
  "A defining album of the '90s. As fresh and angsty now as it ever was."
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In Case We Die
8.  In Case We Die by Architecture in Helsinki
The list author says:
  "When your mind wants to wander, what better soundtrack? Just incredible, chirpy lo-fi."
£10.88   Used & New from: £1.15
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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Alright, Still
9.  Alright, Still by Lily Allen
The list author says:
  "Keith Allen's hugely talented daughter. Specials-influenced ska pop with great comedy timing."
£2.79   Used & New from: £0.19
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (103 customer reviews)
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Begin To Hope
10.  Begin To Hope by Regina Spektor
The list author says:
  "Eccentric, but with excellent songwriting."
£4.77   Used & New from: £1.59
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
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Trouble
11.  Trouble by Ray LaMontagne
The list author says:
  "Ray Lamontagne is the sort of singer you don't expect. Grittier than Damien Rice, and at times, as insightful as Dylan. Tremendous debut."
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St. Elsewhere
12.  St. Elsewhere by Gnarls Barkley
The list author says:
  "Popular, but deservedly so. This isn't any normal dance record."
£3.39   Used & New from: £0.01
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
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Eyes Open
13.  Eyes Open by Snow Patrol
The list author says:
  "I could take or leave the last album, but 'Eyes Open' is essential, stunning listening."
£4.49   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (154 customer reviews) | 4 customer discussions
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Kasabian
14.  Kasabian by Kasabian
The list author says:
  "An album packed with anthems that quite literally has everything. Think Ian Brown with talent."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (100 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion
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Antics
15.  Antics by Interpol
The list author says:
  "Moody, without being ridiculously so. Very Joy Division in style."
£8.17   Used & New from: £1.82
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BITTER TEA
16.  BITTER TEA by The Fiery Furnaces
The list author says:
  "The natural follow-up to Blueberry Boat, continuing in much the same electronic direction. Blinding."
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3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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First Impressions Of Earth
17.  First Impressions Of Earth by The Strokes
The list author says:
  "If, like me, you started with this album, you wouldn't buy the Strokes' previous efforts. Infinitely better, engaging album."
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Stars of CCTV
18.  Stars of CCTV by Hard-Fi
The list author says:
  "Where the 90s sought to glamourise urbania, Hard-Fi seeks to do just the opposite and their music's all the better for it."
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (105 customer reviews)
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Magic Numbers
19.  Magic Numbers by The Magic Numbers
The list author says:
  "Bouncy indie treat of last year."
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In the Shadow of Two Gunmen
20.  In the Shadow of Two Gunmen by The Forecast
The list author says:
  "Absolutely phenomenal rock record, bettering even their debut."
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2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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The Libertine
21.  The Libertine by The Libertines
The list author says:
  "Proof that Doherty can write excellent songs, and indeed, proof that the Libertines could not survive without him."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)
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Howling Bells
22.  Howling Bells by Howling Bells
The list author says:
  "Sultry blues rock. More please."
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Fires
23.  Fires by Nerina Pallot
The list author says:
  "Gorgeous pop album. Well-written, well played and made particularly enjoyable by Nerina's wonderful voice."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
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The Eraser
24.  The Eraser by Thom Yorke
The list author says:
  "Apparently Thom was bored. If this is what he produces when bored, get him bored more often."
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A Call and Response
25.  A Call and Response by The Longcut
The list author says:
  "Progressive indie. Halfway between Mogwai and Bloc Party."
£2.99   Used & New from: £0.74
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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