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Mishima (Philip Glass)
1.  Mishima (Philip Glass) by Philip Glass
The list author says:
  "Edgy, intense and beautiful.  Outstanding Glass soundtrack for darker days (and good for travelling too)."
£11.87   Used & New from: £9.95
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Pärt: Tabula Rasa
2.  Pärt: Tabula Rasa by Arvo Pärt
The list author says:
  "Brooding, mesmerising, stunning.  For deep contemplation, and possible redemption.."
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Laughing Stock
3.  Laughing Stock by Talk Talk
The list author says:
  "Understated work of immense beauty that can lift or sedate depending on your mood.  Better than Spirit of Eden?  I believe it is."
Used & New from: £6.53
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

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All 'n' All
4.  All 'n' All by Earth Wind & Fire
The list author says:
  "Funky, tight and packed with tunes.  This is commercial EWF at their peak.  We salute you!"
£8.17   Used & New from: £4.13
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Riot on an Empty Street
5.  Riot on an Empty Street by Kings of Convenience
The list author says:
  "Simple lines, intertwining.. understated and beautiful."
£5.79   Used & New from: £2.76
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

Fisherman's Blues
6.  Fisherman's Blues by The Waterboys
The list author says:
  "Classic collection of passionate tunes from the celtic era Waterboys.  Scott/Wickam a celebratory and magical force."
£4.27   Used & New from: £0.67
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Classic Mastercuts Mellow Volume 2
7.  Classic Mastercuts Mellow Volume 2 by Classic Mellow (Series)
The list author says:
  "This comp has so much juice that you'll need to change the sheets before it's over.  Smouldering, sexy, and loving every minute of it!"
Used & New from: £7.90
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Jazz in Jamaica
8.  Jazz in Jamaica by Reid
The list author says:
  "Back-room recordings of hot jazz ska on this one of many comps from the Skatalites.  The sun will shine as long as this is playing."
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Rutles (Us Import)
9.  Rutles (Us Import) by Rutles
The list author says:
  "I have always thought in the back of my mind... cheese and onions."
£11.54   Used & New from: £2.96
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Circle Songs
10.  Circle Songs by Bobby Mcferrin
The list author says:
  "Perfect voices, singing in a language that no one can understand, and yet everyone appreciates.  Beautiful."
Used & New from: £8.70
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Master Of Puppets
11.  Master Of Puppets by Metallica
The list author says:
  "For when you simply have to let it out, accept no alternative.  Furious, frenzied, and yes, at time ludicrous, but delivered with such conviction.  Battereeee!!!"
£5.69   Used & New from: £4.38
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (138 customer reviews)

99%
12.  99% by Meat Beat Manifesto
The list author says:
  "Powerful, intense and manic, this is an album that stands up to the more commercially successful acts it clearly inspired.  Play very loud, and jump around a bit.  It works for me."
Used & New from: £10.75
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Offramp
13.  Offramp by Pat Metheny
The list author says:
  "Quite how PM takes you to the places that you reach whilst listening to this record is beyond me, but I'm very very grateful that he can.  Ups, downs and left turns."
£12.99   Used & New from: £7.05
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

The World Is a Ghetto
14.  The World Is a Ghetto by War
The list author says:
  "Hard to choose my favourite War album, but this showcases their depth perfectly.  Feel the LA sunshine and smell the jazz cigarettes."
£5.99   Used & New from: £4.72
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Orbital
15.  Orbital by Orbital
The list author says:
  "My fave Orbital album.  Perfect for partying, chilling, driving, probably anything, it's that good.  Nothing brown about it at all."
£6.00   Used & New from: £3.99
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

And Then Nothing Turned Itself
16.  And Then Nothing Turned Itself by Yo La Tengo
The list author says:
  "A real grower, perfect for background listening when you can't quite decide what to put on.  One of those that rewards you for staying the pace!"
£5.89   Used & New from: £3.26
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Pipedreams
17.  Pipedreams by Davy Spillane
The list author says:
  "I'm not Irish but I can imagine what it might be like listening to this.  This is an intensely emotional record that carries you to wherever you want to go."
Used & New from: £10.98
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Aerial
18.  Aerial by Kate Bush
The list author says:
  "This album gets better every time I hear it.  Worth the wait."
Used & New from: £3.31
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (279 customer reviews)

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Daisies of the Galaxy
19.  Daisies of the Galaxy by Eels
The list author says:
  "This album was apparently E coming through the storm into brighter weather, and there's an optimism here for sure, but one that is tinged with a sense that it won't last too long."
£5.77   Used & New from: £2.48
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

Low: Remastered
20.  Low: Remastered by David Bowie
The list author says:
  "Which one to choose.. but it has to be Low.  If for some unlikely reason you are not sure which Bowie to buy, start here."
£4.17   Used & New from: £3.04
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)

Hounds of Love
21.  Hounds of Love by Kate Bush
The list author says:
  "This is simply extraordinary.  I still can't quite get my head around how good this album is over 15 years later.  Magical."
£7.98   Used & New from: £2.68
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)

Bill Withers Live At Carnegie Hall
22.  Bill Withers Live At Carnegie Hall by Bill Withers
The list author says:
  "Bill Withers has written so many great songs; I didn't realise how many til I heard this but live they take on a passion and poignancy that still comes across today from that concert."
£4.49   Used & New from: £3.96
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Off the Wall
23.  Off the Wall by Michael Jackson
The list author says:
  "Say what you like about MJ, this is an outright classic.  Nothing can touch Rock With You, Off The Wall or Don't Stop..  Get this even if you have a negligible sense of rhythm."
Used & New from: £0.23
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Survival
24.  Survival by Bob Marley
The list author says:
  "Hard to choose a Marley album too, but for tunes, lyrics and an unsettling edge this has to be the one."
£5.77   Used & New from: £4.15
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

From the Lion's Mouth
25.  From the Lion's Mouth by The Sound
The list author says:
  "There are few songs written with such passion as Winning, the opener on this album.  Adrian Borland died a few years back, but I'll remember him for the rest of my life largely due to this great LP."
Used & New from: £37.99
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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