Desert Island Albums - the best in my collection

A Listmania! list by "davidvc"
 
Whered You Learn to Kiss
1.  Whered You Learn to Kiss by Field Mice
The list author says:
  "Heartfelt, poignant - great pop songs with real warmth - every home should have one"
Used & New from: £41.98
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Technique
2.  Technique by New Order
The list author says:
  "As perfect as they come"
Used & New from: £3.76
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Apple Venus Vol.1
3.  Apple Venus Vol.1 by Aviv Geffen
The list author says:
  "Amazing piece of work"
Used & New from: £6.99
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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Doolittle
4.  Doolittle by Pixies
The list author says:
  "Still sounds fresh and exciting - one of those life-changing moments for me"
£5.99   Used & New from: £3.06
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

1st Tindersticks Album [Includes Bonus Disc]
5.  1st Tindersticks Album [Includes Bonus Disc] by Tindersticks
The list author says:
  "Newly remastered edition - huge swathes of uplifting orchestral genius"
£7.79   Used & New from: £7.00
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Hail to the Thief
6.  Hail to the Thief by Radiohead
The list author says:
  "Best album of 2003 (1) and the best Radiohead album, no question"
£4.69   Used & New from: £0.71
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (197 customer reviews)

This Last Night in Sodom
7.  This Last Night in Sodom by Soft Cell
The list author says:
  "This blew me away years ago and remains one of my favourites - brilliant, edgy, angry pop"
Used & New from: £18.73
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Want One
8.  Want One by Rufus Wainwright
The list author says:
  "Contemporary classic - immersive, multi-layered, breathtaking"
£4.99   Used & New from: £2.72
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)

Geogaddi
9.  Geogaddi by Boards Of Canada
The list author says:
  "More of an experience than an album, this takes you to places you never thought existed"
£6.99   Used & New from: £2.40
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)

If You're Feeling Sinister
10.  If You're Feeling Sinister by Belle & Sebastian
The list author says:
  "Spectacular distillation of everything that's great about pop music"
£7.39   Used & New from: £2.48
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

Substance
11.  Substance by Joy Division
The list author says:
  "Tough choice between this and either of the studio albums, but this does include most of their best work"
£4.43   Used & New from: £0.94
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Substance
12.  Substance by New Order
The list author says:
  "The other essential New Order album, much better than the Best Of..."
£9.99   Used & New from: £3.69
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Stories From the City, Stories From the Sea
13.  Stories From the City, Stories From the Sea by PJ Harvey
The list author says:
  "The most consistent album from this extremely talented artist"
£3.99   Used & New from: £0.56
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)

Loveless
14.  Loveless by My Bloody Valentine
The list author says:
  "Not an easy album, but retune your ears and it becomes heartrendingly beautiful"
Used & New from: £5.46
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (94 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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Dummy
15.  Dummy by Portishead
The list author says:
  "Easy to fall in love with, every track a winner - haunting and gorgeous"
£5.88   Used & New from: £0.12
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)

Cell-Scape
16.  Cell-Scape by Melt Banana
The list author says:
  "Best album of 2003 (2) - astonishing sounds, not for the fainthearted"
£13.51   Used & New from: £3.99
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

McIntyre, Treadmore & Davitt
17.  McIntyre, Treadmore & Davitt by Half Man Half Biscuit
The list author says:
  "'A national treasure' (John Peel) - so many career highlights, but this is their most consistently brilliant album"
£9.69   Used & New from: £7.17
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Faded Glamour - The Best of Animals That Swim
18.  Faded Glamour - The Best of Animals That Swim by Animals That Swim
The list author says:
  "Criminally underrated band - this is a welcome Best Of... - witty, acerbic, touching stories set to evocative music"
£12.10   Used & New from: £4.13
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Disintegration
19.  Disintegration by The Cure
The list author says:
  "To me, their creative peak, though Kiss Me and Staring At The Sea are also essential purchases"
£11.47   Used & New from: £1.98
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)

Stars & Topsoil Collection
20.  Stars & Topsoil Collection by Cocteau Twins
The list author says:
  "Hard to choose a single Cocteaus album, so this Best Of from the 4AD years is hard to beat - can you say 'ethereal soundscapes'?"
£6.49   Used & New from: £3.28
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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Last updated: 09/12/2004
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