Top  Britrock Albums and Films For Bored Students Like Me!

A Listmania! list by Gemma Kopel
 
The Stone Roses
1.  The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses
The list author says:
  "Seminal. This record will never be bettered!"
£11.72   Used & New from: £0.80
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (109 customer reviews)

Urban Hymns
2.  Urban Hymns by Richard Ashcroft
The list author says:
  "Nearly as good as the Stone Roses. If only every band was this good."
£5.27   Used & New from: £0.11
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (85 customer reviews)

Almost Here
3.  Almost Here by The Unbelievable Truth
The list author says:
  "This band are incredibly obscure but are absolute genius."
£4.49   Used & New from: £0.01
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

The Sun Is Often Out
4.  The Sun Is Often Out by Longpigs
The list author says:
  "This album is brilliantly anthemic and quirky, but very overlooked."
£5.60   Used & New from: £1.99
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Definitely Maybe
5.  Definitely Maybe by Oasis
The list author says:
  "A classic and a firm marker in britpop history. Oasis never beat this album."
£5.47   Used & New from: £0.54
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (126 customer reviews)

Going For Gold
6.  Going For Gold by Shed Seven
The list author says:
  "Shed 7 are patchy, but this album brings together their finest points and by God it's good!"
£3.46   Used & New from: £1.23
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Drawn to the Deep End
7.  Drawn to the Deep End by Mustain Gene
The list author says:
  "The scope of emotion and musicianship on this record astounds me, even eight years after buying it."
Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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The Remote Part
8.  The Remote Part by Idlewild
The list author says:
  "Perfect rural angst from this Scottish band who rock hard but play like angels."
£8.27   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)

Vehicles & Animals
9.  Vehicles & Animals by Athlete
The list author says:
  "A cheery, melodic and flawless album that reminds me of Freshers' Week!"
£3.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (92 customer reviews)

Showbiz (Eastwest Release)
10.  Showbiz (Eastwest Release) by Muse
The list author says:
  "Their stunning debut, from before they got pompous."
£5.38   Used & New from: £1.09
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (137 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Expecting To Fly
11.  Expecting To Fly by Bluetones
The list author says:
  "An almost-sublime album from the days when people liked good music."
£5.77   Used & New from: £0.27
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Fireworks: The Singles 1997-2002
12.  Fireworks: The Singles 1997-2002 by Embrace (UK)
The list author says:
  "Like Shed 7, some embrace stuff is tat but this is brilliant."
£3.79   Used & New from: £0.01
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Buffalo Soldiers [DVD] [2001]
13.  Buffalo Soldiers [DVD] [2001] DVD ~ Joaquin Phoenix
The list author says:
  "My favourite film ever. An accomplished satire on the military system."
£3.25   Used & New from: £0.01
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

Leon [DVD] [1995]
14.  Leon [DVD] [1995] DVD ~ Jean Reno
The list author says:
  "Completely moving and absorbing, great directing and acting."
£16.99   Used & New from: £0.81
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (92 customer reviews)

Velvet Goldmine [DVD] [1998]
15.  Velvet Goldmine [DVD] [1998] DVD ~ Ewan McGregor
The list author says:
  "A marmite film you either love or hate but i love it! Great songs too."
£14.99   Used & New from: £1.90
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Still Crazy [DVD] [1998]
16.  Still Crazy [DVD] [1998] DVD ~ Stephen Rea
The list author says:
  "A much-overlooked British classic that is hilarious and moving."
Used & New from: £6.73
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)

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Equilibrium [DVD] [2003]
17.  Equilibrium [DVD] [2003] DVD ~ Christian Bale
The list author says:
  "This knocked the breath out of me. Christian Bale rules!"
£3.29   Used & New from: £0.42
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (176 customer reviews)

American Psycho [DVD] [2000]
18.  American Psycho [DVD] [2000] DVD ~ Christian Bale
The list author says:
  "Another Bale classic and great adaptation of the superbly chilling Bret Easton Ellis book."
£4.38   Used & New from: £0.33
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (82 customer reviews)

Stand by Me [DVD] [2000]
19.  Stand by Me [DVD] [2000] DVD ~ Wil Wheaton
The list author says:
  "A funny and true film and a poignant reminder of River Phoenix's sad demise."
£6.17   Used & New from: £0.90
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (103 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

8MM [DVD] [1999]
20.  8MM [DVD] [1999] DVD ~ Nicolas Cage
The list author says:
  "A film as dark and disturbing as it is brilliant."
£2.97   Used & New from: £0.19
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

Born Romantic [DVD] [2001]
21.  Born Romantic [DVD] [2001] DVD ~ Craig Ferguson
The list author says:
  "Like the appalling Love Actually if it had guts and style instead of drippy sentiment."
£3.89   Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

The Full Monty [1997] [DVD]
22.  The Full Monty [1997] [DVD] DVD ~ Robert Carlyle
The list author says:
  "Anyone who dislikes this film is crazy! Shows the world that Britain can make brilliant films."
£3.74   Used & New from: £0.32
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

Billy Elliot [DVD] [2000]
23.  Billy Elliot [DVD] [2000] DVD ~ Jamie Bell
The list author says:
  "Another great British film which smashes barriers of prejudice."
£4.01   Used & New from: £0.04
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews)

The Talented Mr Ripley [DVD] [2000]
24.  The Talented Mr Ripley [DVD] [2000] DVD ~ Matt Damon
The list author says:
  "Worth it just for Matt Damon's mind-bogglingly convincing performance as the clean-cut nutter Ripley."
£21.99   Used & New from: £0.54
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)

The Matrix [1999] [DVD]
25.  The Matrix [1999] [DVD] DVD ~ Keanu Reeves
The list author says:
  "I don't need to say anything about this film except that it is brilliant!"
£3.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (268 customer reviews) | 9 customer discussions

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