Alf0d's Top 25 Albums of the Year

A Listmania! list by Ms. A. L. Owen "alf0d" (Walsall, West Midlands, UK)
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Elephant
1.  Elephant by The White Stripes
The list author says:
  "Their fourth and best yet; how can they possibly top this?"
£4.99   Used & New from: £1.60
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (149 customer reviews)

Sumday
2.  Sumday by Grandaddy
The list author says:
  "My soundtrack to the summer; somehow tops even the excellent The Sophtware Slump. More please Grandaddy!"
£10.00   Used & New from: £1.89
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Phantom Power
3.  Phantom Power by Super Furry Animals
The list author says:
  "Seven albums in and they're as consistent as ever. Magnificent."
£3.99   Used & New from: £0.93
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

The New Folk Implosion
4.  The New Folk Implosion by Folk Implosion
The list author says:
  "Sebadoh may have imploded but Lou Barlow's back again and still utterly compelling."
£15.00   Used & New from: £0.98
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Elvis - 2nd to None
5.  Elvis - 2nd to None by Elvis Presley
The list author says:
  "Still Rock-a-Hula's my boat after all these years."
£4.98   Used & New from: £1.53
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Luxembourg
6.  Luxembourg by Bluetones
The list author says:
  "Always head and shoulders above Oasis in my book, their new-found spiky grittiness is a most welcome addition to their canon."
Used & New from: £0.72
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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Show Me Your Tears
7.  Show Me Your Tears by Frank Black
The list author says:
  "Keeping the rock 'n' roll home fires burning and recorded live to 2-track! Makes me yearn for the return of The Pixies even more"
£8.29   Used & New from: £1.72
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Throwing Muses
8.  Throwing Muses by Throwing Muses
The list author says:
  "Tanya Donnelly guests in this return to the sound of the early Muses."
£5.00   Used & New from: £2.78
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Cockahoop
9.  Cockahoop by Cerys Matthews
The list author says:
  "Country and Western-tinged balladry from the ex-Catatonia singer"
£7.49   Used & New from: £0.99
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

In Time: The Best of REM 1988 - 2003
10.  In Time: The Best of REM 1988 - 2003 by R.E.M.
The list author says:
  "Thank the Lord for bands like this. Can't get enough of Stipe's voice. Looking forward to a third volume."
£26.00   Used & New from: £2.97
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (79 customer reviews)

The Very Best Of Sheryl Crow
11.  The Very Best Of Sheryl Crow by Sheryl Crow
The list author says:
  "A sterling collection from one of the most consistent female rock songwriters of the last two decades."
£4.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

The American Adventure
12.  The American Adventure by Electric Soft Parade
The list author says:
  "Sadly not as good as Holes in the Wall but could be a slow burner. Please drop the prog!"
£3.45   Used & New from: £0.01
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

The Grotto
13.  The Grotto by Kristin Hersh
The list author says:
  "Acoustic, tortured, compelling, treasured."
£8.53   Used & New from: £2.78
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Singles
14.  Singles by Suede
The list author says:
  "Stand-out singles from Brett Anderson & co."
£7.94   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

NME In Association With War Child Presents 1 Love
15.  NME In Association With War Child Presents 1 Love by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "Top cover versions of mainly 80s classics (Darius excluded, obviously)"
£7.25   Used & New from: £0.49
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Teachers 3 - A New Term
16.  Teachers 3 - A New Term by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "Distinctly Indie based offerings from surreal Channel 4 series"
Used & New from: £0.99
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Statues
17.  Statues by Moloko
The list author says:
  "Don't love it quite as much as Things to Make and Do but lovable nontheless"
£4.66   Used & New from: £0.96
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

Sk1
18.  Sk1 by Simple Kid
The list author says:
  "Breakups/Breakdowns is lush!"
£15.34   Used & New from: £0.01
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Room On Fire
19.  Room On Fire by The Strokes
The list author says:
  "Sophomore excellence"
£4.99   Used & New from: £0.19
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (96 customer reviews)

So Much For The City
20.  So Much For The City by Thrills (Ireland)
The list author says:
  "Love the knockabout melodiousness of it all"
£8.97   Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)

Silence Is Easy
21.  Silence Is Easy by Starsailor
The list author says:
  "Builds on Love is Here - what a voice!"
£8.00   Used & New from: £0.01
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

Live Box [4 CD + 1 DVD]
22.  Live Box [4 CD + 1 DVD] by Björk
The list author says:
  "Soaring distinctive voice - the antidote to manufactured pop"
£26.56   Used & New from: £25.00
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Desert Session 9&10/Desert Sessions
23.  Desert Session 9&10/Desert Sessions by Desert Sessions
The list author says:
  "Will tide you over 'til the release of PJ Harvey's next album"
£4.99   Used & New from: £3.39
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

The Best of Bowie
24.  The Best of Bowie by David Bowie
The list author says:
  "Peerless"
£9.99   Used & New from: £3.19
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Kill Bill Vol. 1
25.  Kill Bill Vol. 1 by Kill Bill Vol. 1 Original Soundtrack
The list author says:
  "What you've come to expect of Tarantino soundtracks - an instant classic!"
£6.97   Used & New from: £0.39
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

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Last updated: 31/10/2003
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