Essential Albums In No Particular Order

A Listmania! list by Grace Jones "synthwizard"
 
Pawn Hearts
1.  Pawn Hearts by Van Der Graaf Generator
The list author says:
  "A collection of songs about death and unhappiness set to farting saxes, distorted organ and dalek-esque vocals. A prog rock classic!"
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The Faust Tapes
2.  The Faust Tapes by Faust
The list author says:
  "Just about every bizarre sound that you could think of appears on this album atleast once or even twice."
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Uncle Meat
3.  Uncle Meat by Frank Zappa
The list author says:
  "Mini-orchestras, double-speed guitar, banks of percussion, soprano and pachucho vocals topped off with Louie Louise on the Festival Hall pipe organ. Bliss!"
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Amarok [HDCD]
4.  Amarok [HDCD] by Mike Oldfield
The list author says:
  "Mr. Oldfield playing everything from electric guitar and grand piano, to toothbrush  and teeth. Even our favourite Tory PM makes an appearance and does some fine clog dancing."
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The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
5.  The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway by Genesis
The list author says:
  "Rael goes in search of his brother before being attacked by a colony of slippermen. Brilliant!"
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Tales from Topographic Oceans
6.  Tales from Topographic Oceans by Yes
The list author says:
  "Everything you needed to know about world religion and philosophy over four twenty minute pieces. Features the brilliant Chris Squire on bass."
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Tommy
7.  Tommy by The Who
The list author says:
  "Aaah.. the dreaded rock opera. Atleast the story here is almost fathomable, sort of, apart from the end. Features the best rhythm section in rock music."
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Fish Out of Water
8.  Fish Out of Water by Chris Squire
The list author says:
  "Church organ, piano, synthesizers, full orchestra and heavy distorted Rickenbacker bass. What more would you want?"
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Theusz Hamtaahk Trilogy
9.  Theusz Hamtaahk Trilogy by Magma
The list author says:
  "Insane time signatures spread over three albums sung in an invented language about saving the world. Yes!"
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Ummagumma
10.  Ummagumma by Pink Floyd
The list author says:
  "If you were to look up the word PRETENTIOUS in a dictionary, you would find a picture of this classic. How do you groove with a pict?"
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The War of the Worlds
11.  The War of the Worlds by Julie Covington
The list author says:
  "The sci-fi classic set to disco music. Surely a match made in heaven."
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Magnetic Fields
12.  Magnetic Fields by Jean Michel Jarre
The list author says:
  "Trains, planes and automobiles, with mad synthesizers, the odd bleeps and a a rhumba to top things off."
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Red Queen to Gryphon Three
13.  Red Queen to Gryphon Three by Gryphon
The list author says:
  "Medieval prog rock with bassoon, krumhorn and recorders, plus the usual synths and bass guitar."
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A Farewell To Kings
14.  A Farewell To Kings by Rush
The list author says:
  "Essential for all bass players out there...the mighty Geddy Lee. Contains a song about being sucked into a black hole. Its 10 minutes long ofcourse..."
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Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy)
15.  Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy) by Brian Eno
The list author says:
  "There's a brain in the table. There's a heart in the chair. And they all live in Jesus. It's a family affair."
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Lodger: Remastered
16.  Lodger: Remastered by David Bowie
The list author says:
  "The least known of the Berlin trilogy but my favourite. Bowie plagiarises everyone, expecially himself."
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6 6 6
17.  6 6 6 by Aphrodite's Child
The list author says:
  "The Book of Revelations set to music, and no death metal in sight! Proves that miracles do happen."
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Zeit
18.  Zeit by Tangerine Dream
The list author says:
  "The polar opposite to Topographic Oceans. Nothing happens...and its beautiful."
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Apocalypse
19.  Apocalypse by John McLaughlin
The list author says:
  "Truly truly insane. The usual pyrotechnics, but with full orchestra."
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Frances the Mute
20.  Frances the Mute by The Mars Volta
The list author says:
  "Music is still alive and well, and is still having problems dislodging its head from up its arse... (like me)"
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