Desert Island Discs (in no particular order)

A Listmania! list by Mr. DA Bland "Blandini" (Essex, UK)
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Atomizer [Vinyl LP]
1.  Atomizer [Vinyl LP] by Big Black
The list author says:
  "I bought Songs About F*cking first, but this is the real thing. Steve Albini's finest moment (with honourable mentions to the others). Given 5 stars by Q magazine. A massive outpouring of rage."
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

The Number Of The Beast
2.  The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden
The list author says:
  "One from my childhood. Fantastic songs, and a grown man screaming like a girl. Ace."
£7.09   Used & New from: £2.50
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (91 customer reviews)

Powerage
3.  Powerage by AC/DC
The list author says:
  "Malcolm thinks this is one their best. So do I. Can I just mention that they actually sound funky here? Thank you...."
£7.39   Used & New from: £2.67
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews)

This Is the Sea [Remastered & Expanded Version]
4.  This Is the Sea [Remastered & Expanded Version] by The Waterboys
The list author says:
  "I just thought these songs sounded epic. And emotional and passionate and angry. And I still do."
£13.99   Used & New from: £5.27
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Thunder and Consolation
5.  Thunder and Consolation by New Model Army
The list author says:
  "The best album by one of my favourite bands. Unfortunately spoiled on CD by the addition of the irredeemable Chinese Whispers. Brilliant from start to finish on vinyl."
Used & New from: £1.58
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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Doolittle
6.  Doolittle by Pixies
The list author says:
  "To be  honest, any one of them would have done...."
£8.99   Used & New from: £3.37
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Us
7.  Us by Peter Gabriel
The list author says:
  "Maybe I'm revealing to much about myself, but this always makes me cry."
£6.50   Used & New from: £2.38
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Songs For The Deaf
8.  Songs For The Deaf by Queens Of The Stone Age
The list author says:
  "My favourite band of the last five years. And yes, I love Kyuss too."
£5.17   Used & New from: £1.32
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (110 customer reviews)

Never Apologise Never Explain
9.  Never Apologise Never Explain by Therapy?
The list author says:
  "What a return to form. No longer aspiring popstars, or desperate to get out of the celebrity trap, T? rip it up. Their best songs in years, supported by animal production. Fantastic."
£4.99   Used & New from: £3.29
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Flip Your Wig
10.  Flip Your Wig by Hüsker Dü
The list author says:
  "Not necessarily their best, but the first I heard and still my favourite. Here commences my Bob obsession..."
£13.71   Used & New from: £7.65
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Copper Blue
11.  Copper Blue by Sugar
The list author says:
  "...followed here by the best pop-rock album of all time. Unimpeachable. Go out and buy it now. Even if all you ever buy is Rn'B."
Used & New from: £6.36
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)

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Black Sheets of Rain
12.  Black Sheets of Rain by Bob Mould
The list author says:
  "Finally, solo Bob. Not easy listening, but the best heartbreak songs in the world, drenched in guitar noise."
Used & New from: £3.36
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury (Re-Issue)
13.  Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury (Re-Issue) by Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
The list author says:
  "I love protest music and this is as good as it gets. Big up Michael Franti."
£6.16   Used & New from: £0.96
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

At Action Park
14.  At Action Park by Shellac
The list author says:
  "Albini's second finest moment. And what a great band to see live."
£16.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending, Old King Cole, Flos Campi, The Poisoned Kiss, Sea Songs, Prelude 49th Parallel
15.  Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending, Old King Cole, Flos Campi, The Poisoned Kiss, Sea Songs, Prelude 49th Parallel by Vaughan Williams
The list author says:
  "I love Vaughan Williams. Beautiful, evocative and quintessentially English. Tallis Fantasia is also good."
£23.56   Used & New from: £9.99

Www.Pitchshifter.Com
16.  Www.Pitchshifter.Com by Pitchshifter
The list author says:
  "They re-invented themselves with this and were on the cusp of greatness, then somehow it all went horribly wrong... They should have ended with this. Or Desensitized."
£4.35   Used & New from: £0.58
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Gutter Erotica
17.  Gutter Erotica by Penthouse
The list author says:
  "One of the best gigs I've ever been too. This can't capture the madness, but it triggers great memories...."
£11.97   Used & New from: £1.68
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

The Stone Roses
18.  The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses
The list author says:
  "I shouldn't have to say anything about this. If you don't own it already, there must be something wrong with you."
£4.97   Used & New from: £0.46
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (218 customer reviews)

Violator
19.  Violator by Depeche Mode
The list author says:
  "A career peak again. Not a duff moment. Great live but made me realise that arena gigs need to be pretty damn special to be enjoyable"
£6.12   Used & New from: £0.85
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)

Physical Graffiti
20.  Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin
The list author says:
  "Well, this only beats Led Zeppelin II because it's twice the length. Never mind the quality, feel the width! It seemed only appropriate..."
£5.57   Used & New from: £3.09
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (100 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Leftism
21.  Leftism by Leftfield
The list author says:
  "The only must-have dance album. (Sorry Prodigy, Underworld, Chemical Brothers, Propellerheads, etc but you know its true...)"
£5.09   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)

Parklife
22.  Parklife by Blur
The list author says:
  "It's just not the same without Graham, is it?"
£3.25   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

Master Of Puppets
23.  Master Of Puppets by Metallica
The list author says:
  "If only for the title track. Best metal riff ever? I think so..."
£10.18   Used & New from: £1.32
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (148 customer reviews)

New Clear Days
24.  New Clear Days by Vapors
The list author says:
  "'Turning Japanese, I think I'm turning Japanese, I really think so' Der ner ner ner ner ner ner ner. Come on!!"
£11.52   Used & New from: £6.67
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Songs from the South
25.  Songs from the South by Paul Kelly
The list author says:
  "Because it reminds me of being in Australia, and because it's all great."
£12.95   Used & New from: £6.07
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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