The Best Glam Rock Albums, no specific order

A Listmania! list by "phimister9"
 
Stranded
1.  Stranded by Roxy Music
The list author says:
  "Glam rock with something to say, and some of the most expressive and majestic songs of the time."
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The Slider: Remastered
2.  The Slider: Remastered by Marc Bolan & T Rex
The list author says:
  "Anthemic! Truly historical songs, milestones, lined up next to some of his most self-questioning lyrics. An underappreciated masterpiece!"
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The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust & the Spiders from Mars: Remastered
3.  The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust & the Spiders from Mars: Remastered by David Bowie
The list author says:
  "The album which most epitomizes Glam Rock in all it's glorious excess. And also some of Bowie's most exciting and original songs..."
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The Psychomodo
4.  The Psychomodo by Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel
The list author says:
  "Never heard of this album? Go out and remedy your ignorance right now! Up there with Bowie, Ferry and Bolan for me."
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Roxy Music
5.  Roxy Music by Roxy Music
The list author says:
  "A wild, debauched foray into the cabarets and night clubs of glam's higher circles. With Eno going nuts on synths and Ferry's glorious voice, RM could do no wrong!"
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Live: 30th Anniversary Edition (2CD)
6.  Live: 30th Anniversary Edition (2CD) by Mott the Hoople
The list author says:
  "Glam rock played loud and furiously on stage. Proof that sequins and makeup could go hand in hand with rock music. An avalanche of r'nr fury that has never been equalled since!"
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Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
7.  Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John
The list author says:
  "Before turning into unexciting pop royalty, Elton was one of the most talented tunesmiths of his era. This album is the superb, wildly eclectic and musically thrilling proof. Nothing but classic tunes"
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Berlin
8.  Berlin by Lou Reed
The list author says:
  "Not strictly Glam, but has enough mannerisms to qualify. This is the dark side of the sequined dream: an ode to prostitutes, druggies and desperate souls. Stunning"
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Kimono My House
9.  Kimono My House by Sparks
The list author says:
  "Pop music played fast, loud and with attitude. Smart lyrics, a stunning voice and some enthralling tunes. They don't make them like this anymore..."
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For Your Pleasure
10.  For Your Pleasure by Roxy Music
The list author says:
  "Another stunner from the Music. Wild musical experiments and elegant vocal croonings make this a defining record of the period"
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Electric Warrior [30th Anniversary Special Edition]
11.  Electric Warrior [30th Anniversary Special Edition] by Marc Bolan & T Rex
The list author says:
  "The legend is born..."
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Transformer
12.  Transformer by Lou Reed
The list author says:
  "In one song, Lou Reed epitomizes the entire Glam Rock scene: 'Take a Walk on the Wild Side'"
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Here Come the Warm Jets
13.  Here Come the Warm Jets by Brian Eno
The list author says:
  "And Glam goes intellectual. Not strictly glitter, with it's sonic experimentation, but carries enough pop addictiveness to count. A masterwork of thoughtful inventiveness"
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The Hoople
14.  The Hoople by Mott the Hoople
The list author says:
  "If this list was in any sort of order, this album would be near the top! A true glam masterpiece!"
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Hunky Dory: Remastered
15.  Hunky Dory: Remastered by David Bowie
The list author says:
  "One of the first true Glam rock albums. Great songs, interesting arrangements and sweet lyrics"
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Sweet Fanny Adams: Remastered
16.  Sweet Fanny Adams: Remastered by Sweet
The list author says:
  "Exciting, violent, sexy. Precursor to Queen, AC/DC and Kiss. Check these guys out for real rock'n'roll attitude"
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Diamond Dogs: 30th Anniversary 2CD Edition
17.  Diamond Dogs: 30th Anniversary 2CD Edition by David Bowie
The list author says:
  "One of the Thin White Duke's lesser known records, but still a sombre, macabre work that has me entranced every time"
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