Best of 2004 for smug, educated middle-class 33 yr olds

A Listmania! list by Giles Watson
 
High
1.  High by Blue Nile
The list author says:
  "Achingly beautiful. gets better with every listen. Only very slightly pretentious"
£4.99   Used & New from: £3.68
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Goodbye
2.  Goodbye by Czars
The list author says:
  "Once described as Keane for grown-ups, but better than that. Gorgeous voice, some classical sounding piano bits, but original and edgy wiht guitars and even hints of Floyd"
£5.37   Used & New from: £3.79
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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Drill A Hole In That Substrate and Tell Me What You See
3.  Drill A Hole In That Substrate and Tell Me What You See by Jim White
The list author says:
  "Hick-hop, Alt country with tunes, brains, beats and offbeat humour"
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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A Grand Don'T Come For Free
4.  A Grand Don'T Come For Free by The Streets
The list author says:
  "Brit-hop. cross between Eminem and Ian Dury. Makes  you realise that rap can be good. Shame that nobody else matces this stuff. or am I just being ethnocentric?"
£3.49   Used & New from: £0.15
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (170 customer reviews)
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Hot Fuss
5.  Hot Fuss by The Killers
The list author says:
  "Distillation of all that was good in Britain in the 80's. Duran etc From Las Vegas, allegedly"
£6.26   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (232 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions
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Kicking The National Habit
6.  Kicking The National Habit by Grand National
The list author says:
  "Distillation of all that was good in Britain in the 80's. Talk Talk etc"
£11.39   Used & New from: £0.98
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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Smile
7.  Smile by Brian Wilson
The list author says:
  "Almost as great as the legend. OK, so the voice doesn't soar like it used to, and the lyrics are bonkers, but the music is gorgeous. Nobody else could do stuff like wonderful, surfs up etc"
£11.51   Used & New from: £0.40
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (88 customer reviews)
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Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
8.  Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus by Nick Cave
The list author says:
  "Did you know he used to share a flat with the go-betweens before they kicked him out. anyway, you can't argue with class. Brilliant mix of the poetic, edgy rock-outs,  dry humour etc"
£8.04   Used & New from: £3.47
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
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16 Lovers Lane - The Expanded Edition
9.  16 Lovers Lane - The Expanded Edition by The Go-Betweens
The list author says:
  "I know, a reissue, but worth it for this ludicrously underappreciated band. What do you mean you don't know their stuff? also get Tallulah and Liberty Belle"
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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Nouvelle Vague
10.  Nouvelle Vague by Nouvelle Vague
The list author says:
  "New Wave bossa nova. Geddit? Teenage Kicks, Love will tear us apart, Plans for Nigel,  I just can't get enough"
£8.20   Used & New from: £1.98
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
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A Ghost Is Born
11.  A Ghost Is Born by Wilco
The list author says:
  "Cross between Radiohead and Hank Williams. More accessable than the slightly cold Foxtrot Hotel whatever"
£9.99   Used & New from: £1.91
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion
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Tambourine
12.  Tambourine by Tift Merritt
The list author says:
  "Gorgeous (music & girl) country voice. Rocking out a bit more now. Discovered by Ryan Adams, if that means anything (it should)"
£16.69   Used & New from: £2.09
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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The Duel
13.  The Duel by Allison Moorer
The list author says:
  "Gorgeous (music & girl) country voice. Sounds like Crazy Horse backing. Sister of Shelby Lynne if that means anything (it should)"
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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Retriever
14.  Retriever by Ron Sexsmith
The list author says:
  "Simple unaffected songwriting. good enough to survive without gimmicks or an original 'sound'. How rare is that? His best yet. How does Canada do it . . Cohen, Mitchell, Young, Lightfoot etc"
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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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There Will Be a Light
15.  There Will Be a Light by Ben Harper
The list author says:
  "Not my usual thing but this is better than usual. Blues & Gospel. The old boys force BH to raise his game and he responds."
£11.07   Used & New from: £3.47
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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You Are The Quarry
16.  You Are The Quarry by Morrissey
The list author says:
  "Reclaims title of 'greatest living Englishman'. Milks it like crazy before everyone gets bored of him. Charlie Watts reclaims title reluctantly."
£2.49   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)
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Weightlifting
17.  Weightlifting by Trashcan Sinatras
The list author says:
  "Yup. Surprised me too. Past-it 2nd rate Travis copyists? No. Rather, a brilliant bit of subtle joyous melancholy. A rare find"
£7.49   Used & New from: £2.47
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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Strangers
18.  Strangers by Ed Harcourt
The list author says:
  "almost as good as he thinks he is. Britains answer to Rufus Wainwright, but what was the question ? as  these pretentious Tw##ts would ask"
£14.97   Used & New from: £0.01
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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Before the Poison
19.  Before the Poison by Marianne Faithfull
The list author says:
  "PJ Harvey and Nick Cave on songwriting duties. Enough said"
£13.18   Used & New from: £4.79
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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Antics
20.  Antics by Interpol
The list author says:
  "Joy Division clones. Pretty good though"
£8.17   Used & New from: £1.78
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
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From A Basement On The Hill
21.  From A Basement On The Hill by Elliott Smith
The list author says:
  "Gets under your skin. Tragic, brilliant last album"
£6.29   Used & New from: £2.19
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
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The Lights In This Town Are Too Many To Count
22.  The Lights In This Town Are Too Many To Count by Grand Drive
The list author says:
  "Anglo-Australian Americana. sound like early Wilco, Jayhawks at times, with tunes/lyrics to match"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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Liberty Belle And The Black Diamond Express - The Expanded Edition
23.  Liberty Belle And The Black Diamond Express - The Expanded Edition by The Go-Betweens
The list author says:
  "Its never too late. You could just try them. You'll thank me"
£11.56   Used & New from: £9.39
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Tallulah
24.  Tallulah by The Go-Betweens
The list author says:
  "Come on, would it really hurt ? Do you have something better to do with your money?"
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3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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Post to Wire
25.  Post to Wire by Richmond Fontaine
The list author says:
  "Perfect Americana. Not too corny. not too clever, just right"
£10.00   Used & New from: £6.05
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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Last updated: 02/11/2004
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