Best 'starter' albums; you too can have a cool CD collection

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If You're Feeling Sinister
1.  If You're Feeling Sinister by Belle & Sebastian
The list author says:
  "Anything by Belle and Sebastian - start here then check out 'The Boy With The Arab Strap'."
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Forever Changes
2.  Forever Changes by Love
The list author says:
  "Forget The Beatles, the best album from the best band of the sixties on a great remastered disc with bonus tracks.  'Da Capo' is also recommended but be careful with other, later, albums."
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Let It Come Down
3.  Let It Come Down by James Iha
The list author says:
  "Perfect to relax to - criminally overlooked this is yer mans best work since 'Siamese Dream'"
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It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
4.  It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back by Public Enemy
The list author says:
  "Thanks mainly to Public Enemy the eighties was just about bearable.  Close call between this and 'Fear Of A Black Planet' but this includes 'Dont Believe The Hype'..."
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Crosby, Stills & Nash
5.  Crosby, Stills & Nash by Crosby Stills & Nash
The list author says:
  "Rock in the seventies wasn't all about hour long drum solos... Harmonies on 'Helplessly Hoping' could kill George Bush at 20 yards.  Try 'Deja Vu' next."
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The Stone Roses
6.  The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses
The list author says:
  "Best British band and this is their best album. 'Bit of a grower' would be an understatement - seems a bit 'samey' at first then becomes your favourite LP ever - you have my word!"
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What's Going On
7.  What's Going On by Marvin Gaye
The list author says:
  "Soundtracked a generations despair over Vietnam in the most beautiful way possible"
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Radiator
8.  Radiator by Blue Cheer
The list author says:
  "Welsh electronic/rock/folk/harmony/punk.  Wow!  Start here then check Welsh language folk album 'Mwng' and b-sides collection 'Outspaced' by which time you will be smitten."
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The Coral
9.  The Coral by The Coral
The list author says:
  "Best band to come out of Britain for a long time.  Psychedelic sea shanties and more surreal than Frank Zappas pet cabbage, Dave.  Dreaming Of You CD2 is a must as well for its b-sides."
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In Utero
10.  In Utero by Nirvana
The list author says:
  "Ok so 'Nevermind' is a classic but its less obviously commercial successor is Cobains true masterpiece."
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Aquanautic
11.  Aquanautic by Wannadies
The list author says:
  "The Wannadies second album is virtually unknown outside Sweden, coming as it did before the success of 'You & Me Song' (from the also excellent 'Be A Girl') but it's their best all-rounder."
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Paul's Boutique
12.  Paul's Boutique by Beastie Boys
The list author says:
  "Dense hip-hop from the boys of beast.  Includes 'Shadrach' and 'Shake Your Rump', two of the best songs they've ever done.  Try 'Ill Communication' next for a more 'rocky' approach."
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Death to the Pixies
13.  Death to the Pixies by Pixies
The list author says:
  "Brilliant entry into the world of the Pixies.  Check out all their other albums (particularly 'Doolittle') although beware the various cash ins released post split."
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Rafi'S Revenge
14.  Rafi'S Revenge by Asian Dub Foundation
The list author says:
  "Music and politics going together better than at any time since early/mid period Dylan.  Rock/Rap and Dance and one of the best albums of the nineties."
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The Charlatans
15.  The Charlatans by The Charlatans
The list author says:
  "The most 'Charlatans' of all 'Charlatans' albums.  Great hammond driven indie.  All albums are good but beware 'Some Friendly' and 'Between 10th and 11th' - great tracks but lack of quality control."
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Loveless
16.  Loveless by My Bloody Valentine
The list author says:
  "Shoegazing classic, distorted guitars never sounded so pretty and yet so menacing.  Also check out 'Isn't Everything' - the slightly more orthodox predecessor."
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Messenger in the Camp
17.  Messenger in the Camp by Seafood
The list author says:
  "Raged 'Sonic Youth-esque' melodic razorblade indie.  Collection of early singles (NOT 'Live' as Amazon claims).  First and second albums are also more than worth a look."
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And She Closed Her Eyes
18.  And She Closed Her Eyes by Stina Nordenstam
The list author says:
  "The most beautiful, fragile album ever!  Play before you go to bed.  Every nite.  Beware covers album 'People Are Strange' - everything else is good but not as good as this."
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3 Feet High and Rising
19.  3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul
The list author says:
  "A reaction against the emerging 'gangsta rap' scene, De La Soul's debut is one of the finest rap LP's ever."
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Sticky Fingers
20.  Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones
The list author says:
  "The best introduction to The Stones - try 'Exile In Main Street', 'Beggars Banquet' and 'Let It Bleed' too and see what all the fuss was about before they were four old men playing for the cash."
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Definitely Maybe
21.  Definitely Maybe by Oasis
The list author says:
  "You'd be hard pressed to find a better debut by anyone. Almost all their albums are great including (thankfully) newie 'Heathen Chemistry' but beware 'Be Here Now' and 'Shoulders Of Giants'."
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4;35 Am
22.  4;35 Am by Gemma Hayes
The list author says:
  "Folky E.P. from Gemma Hayes that is even better than her excellent debut 'Night On My Side'.  Also try 'Work Myself To A Calm E.P.' although it does contain one track from the album."
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XO
23.  XO by Elliott Smith
The list author says:
  "Great singer/songwriter from the US.  The moment the raged tunes of his first three albums came together in a fully formed classic.  'Either/Or' should be your next buy but they're all worth a look."
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The Bends
24.  The Bends by Radiohead
The list author says:
  "Most commercial Radiohead album and the best starting point.  The further forward from this album you go the more experimental they get but everything is brilliant from 'Pablo Honey' to 'Amnesiac'."
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The Queen Is Dead
25.  The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths
The list author says:
  "...And last but not least 'The Smiths'.  Great starting point - try 'Strangeways Here We Come' as well."
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