An Alternative 80's In Stoke-On-Trent!!

A Listmania! list by A. P. Shaw "sugar-bug" (Manchester, UK)
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Kilimanjaro
1.  Kilimanjaro by Teardrop Explodes
The list author says:
  "The best LP ever. Perfect songs, energy and ideas. I think Mick Jackson nicked my copy back in Stoke in 1983!"
£5.77   Used & New from: £3.78
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

This Nations Saving Grace
2.  This Nations Saving Grace by The Fall
The list author says:
  "Their music touches everything. And you don't even know it! Oh its got Couldn't get ahead on the CD version as well, hurrah! Rockist s****? NEVER "What really went on there....""
£6.30   Used & New from: £4.49
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Rum Sodomy and the Lash
3.  Rum Sodomy and the Lash by Pogues
The list author says:
  "The greatest live band around, I know as I was there! Dave spilt his Guiness!"
Used & New from: £0.52
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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20 Odd Years - the story of Vic Godard
4.  20 Odd Years - the story of Vic Godard by Vic Godard and the Subway Sect
The list author says:
  "From stuttering pop Punk (Ambition) to pure brilliance (stool Pigeon) The greatest...er nearly."
Used & New from: £31.77
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Lost But Happy: the Wolfhounds 1986-1990
5.  Lost But Happy: the Wolfhounds 1986-1990 by Wolfhounds
The list author says:
  "Now this really is lost genius. Great c86 era. You should of seen em at The Boardwalk in Manchester. ACE!"
£7.99   Used & New from: £6.66
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Force
6.  Force by A Certain Ratio
The list author says:
  "Post Punk and pre Acid. Smashing Funk-Punk that got me through  the mid-eightes. There best LP. Should have seen them at The Grand Hotel in Hanley, great night."
Used & New from: £8.88

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So Far Away
7.  So Far Away by The Chords
The list author says:
  "Like the Jam meets The Undertones. The perfect powerchord band. Is Maybe Tommorow the best single ever? Mick Jackson told me it was!"
£9.99   Used & New from: £7.98
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Big Sleeping House: a Collection of Choice Cuts
8.  Big Sleeping House: a Collection of Choice Cuts by Microdisney
The list author says:
  "Genuis/Giant. This best of has all the singles A kind of Middle of the Road Anarchy with great tunes. Trust me buy it!"
£10.18   Used & New from: £2.89
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Tim
9.  Tim by Replacements
The list author says:
  "The perfect Rock n Roll band. there best record!"
Used & New from: £4.74
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Raising Hell: Remastered
10.  Raising Hell: Remastered by Run D.M.C.
The list author says:
  "They changed everything, I have had this for 17 years and still play it. The Stones of Rap! Worth the trip up to Manchester Apollo any day!"
Used & New from: £1.96
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Low-Life
11.  Low-Life by New Order
The list author says:
  "The best New Order album, everybody I knew had this in tthe mid-80s. It is just brilliant!"
£3.99   Used & New from: £2.71
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

All Mod Cons
12.  All Mod Cons by The Jam
The list author says:
  "I got this in Rhyl during the Potters holidays 79. One Mods assault on the Seaside! Everything about it is great, altogether now 'Daylight dawns.../"
£3.97   Used & New from: £0.98
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)

Night of a Thousand Candles
13.  Night of a Thousand Candles by Men They Couldn't Hang
The list author says:
  "And Oh the Ironmasters! Reminds me of drinking with Ginger dave at Stoke Poly in 85. A poor mans Pogues? Who cares get em in!"
£6.67   Used & New from: £5.39
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Liberty Belle and the Black Diamond Express
14.  Liberty Belle and the Black Diamond Express by The Go-Betweens
The list author says:
  "Oh pre-Acid Manchester! The International on Anson Road was a good place to see the Go-Betweens, there best 80s LP. Go replace your vinyl version. Where is Julie jams?"
£15.00   Used & New from: £6.74
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Crocodiles
15.  Crocodiles by Echo & The Bunnymen
The list author says:
  "From Liverpools Royal Court to Stokes Victoria Hall. The Bunnymen ruled! The first and best from the non robbin scouse Doors. You got this Dave?"
£12.95   Used & New from: £1.21
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Doolittle
16.  Doolittle by Pixies
The list author says:
  "Reminds me of great gigs at The International 2 on Plymouth Grove and Marie Salts Irish housemate, no you can't strum The Pixies. This Monkeys got the CD!"
£5.99   Used & New from: £3.07
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Mercury
17.  Mercury by American Music Club
The list author says:
  "Yes I know its the 90s! And this is the album no-one likes but  think again. Its Mark Eitzel for God-Sake!! Oh get his solo albums while you are there."
£9.37   Used & New from: £1.47
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Rollercoaster - The Best Of 1986-1989
18.  Rollercoaster - The Best Of 1986-1989 by The Mighty Lemon Drops
The list author says:
  "The guitarist was a van driver from Wolves and yet they sounded brill. Worth it for 'Like an Angel" One of my top 5 singles ever. Anyone at Keele Uni for there 85 gig? ...Yea? ...well done youth!"
£7.00
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Searching for the Young Soul Rebels
19.  Searching for the Young Soul Rebels by Dexy's Midnight Runners
The list author says:
  "Still never seen the great man live! The best group the Midlands ever produced. Their best album."
£4.27   Used & New from: £2.44
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

London O Hull 4
20.  London O Hull 4 by Housemartins
The list author says:
  "Saw them alot back in 85 and 86. Never better than The Grand Hotel in Hanley. Why is it so good/ I don't know?"
£3.47   Used & New from: £1.42
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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