Classic British rock, inimitable and

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Relayer
1.  Relayer by Yes
The list author says:
  "Yes at their most powerful, beautiful chaotic best. The atmosphere and imagery, like the band, is unique."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Second Coming
2.  Second Coming by The Stone Roses
The list author says:
  "Only the Stone Roses would have to arrogance to merge Led Zepelin with Madchester and get away with it. A driving powerful record."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews)

Nothing Like The Sun
3.  Nothing Like The Sun by Sting
The list author says:
  "England's finest musical poet showcases all of his excessive talent on this beautifully emotional album."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Selling England By The Pound
4.  Selling England By The Pound by Genesis
The list author says:
  "All true classics need humour, power, emotion, subtelty and intelligence - and Genesis threw it all into this one."
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Animals
5.  Animals by Pink Floyd
The list author says:
  "You could decapitate yourself with the biting cynicism and raw rock power on Animals. Pure and focused music unlike any of their other work."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (97 customer reviews)

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So
6.  So by Peter Gabriel
The list author says:
  "Gabriel raises primal emotions in you that you can't understand and can't resist. Unique musical palettes and rhythms."
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The Snow Goose
7.  The Snow Goose by Camel
The list author says:
  "Simply beautiful instrumental album featuring the worlds finest melodic guitarist soaring higher than the bird in the title."
£5.77   Used & New from: £4.09
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Led Zeppelin IV
8.  Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin
The list author says:
  "The pounding, thrusting arrogance of Black Dog and the immaculate Stairway To Heavan. Two tracks - not to mention the rest - that make this a classic."
£4.87   Used & New from: £1.58
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (82 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Argus
9.  Argus by Wishbone Ash
The list author says:
  "Argus has an atmosphere you can't quite define. The cover comes closest to encapsulating it."
£5.77   Used & New from: £2.77
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

A Night at the Opera
10.  A Night at the Opera by Queen
The list author says:
  "This album is absurd. But so were Queen, so revel in it."
£8.50   Used & New from: £1.99
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)

The Seeds Of Love
11.  The Seeds Of Love by Tears For Fears
The list author says:
  "A lush, meticulous album of powerful and heartfelt songs. The production and execution is immaculate."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Synchronicity
12.  Synchronicity by The Police
The list author says:
  "Pop songs that make your hair stand on end? Every Breath You Take is pure genius."
£10.52   Used & New from: £1.49
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Going for the One
13.  Going for the One by Yes
The list author says:
  "Awaken on this album is one of the most amazing pieces of rock music every written. Simply stunning."
£3.99   Used & New from: £2.59
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Once Around the World
14.  Once Around the World by It Bites
The list author says:
  "The tightest rock band every assembled storm breathlessly through this album. The title track bares favourable comparison with Genesis' classic Suppers Ready."
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Gone to Earth
15.  Gone to Earth by Barclay James Harvest
The list author says:
  "All finely crafted songs, all of which could have been hits had the band not been hopelessly unfashionable."
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3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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The Kick Inside
16.  The Kick Inside by Kate Bush
The list author says:
  "Sensual, erotic and melancholy, Kate Bush encapsulates something mystically feminine here."
£4.17   Used & New from: £1.98
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)

Leftoverture
17.  Leftoverture by Kansas
The list author says:
  "Okay, so they're not British, but Kansas get an honourary inclusion for this Brit-prog inspired album."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Tales from Topographic Oceans
18.  Tales from Topographic Oceans by Yes
The list author says:
  "It took me twenty years to really appreciate this album. Although flawed, that only serves to accentuate the frequent moments of brilliance."
£10.70   Used & New from: £6.04
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

Please Don't Touch
19.  Please Don't Touch by Steve Hackett
The list author says:
  "An odd and occasionally disturbing record with an inspired vocal cameo from Randy Crawford. Very atmospheric."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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Mirage
20.  Mirage by Camel
The list author says:
  "Camel's second album full of raw energy precisely controlled."
£3.89   Used & New from: £2.62
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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