Essential Albums on which to build a legendary collection

A Listmania! list by Mr D H Dewerson
 
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
1.  The Revolution Will Not Be Televised by Gil Scott-Heron
The list author says:
  "Groundbreaking, intelligent, political, angry, soulfull.... shall I go on?"
Used & New from: £4.49
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Endtroducing.....
2.  Endtroducing..... by DJ Shadow
The list author says:
  "Created his own genre."
£5.77   Used & New from: £0.89
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)

Masada
3.  Masada by Alpha Blondy
The list author says:
  "Bouncy reggae from Ivory Coast. One of the best gigs I have ever been to - that voice!"
Used & New from: £9.97
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Jurassic 5
4.  Jurassic 5 by Jurassic 5
The list author says:
  "Excellent singalong hip hop from the American rap collective"
Used & New from: £1.95
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Wish You Were Here
5.  Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
The list author says:
  "Don't need to say anything about Pink Floyd"
Used & New from: £5.94
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (166 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

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On and On
6.  On and On by Jack Johnson
The list author says:
  "Professional surfer turned acoustic crooner. Utterly brilliant."
£7.09   Used & New from: £2.93
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

Mandali
7.  Mandali by Africando
The list author says:
  "Fantastically tight African salsa band"
£13.79   Used & New from: £7.94
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Satta Massagana
8.  Satta Massagana by Abyssinians
The list author says:
  "Bouncy reggae - their harmonies are stunning"
£7.99
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Blanket
9.  Blanket by Urban Species
The list author says:
  "Soulful hip hop. makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up!"
£4.47   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

My Way: The Best Of Frank Sinatra (2CD)
10.  My Way: The Best Of Frank Sinatra (2CD) by Frank Sinatra
The list author says:
  "one of the best voices, ever"
Used & New from: £0.47
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

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SPECIALIST IN ALL STYLES
11.  SPECIALIST IN ALL STYLES by Orchestra Baobab
The list author says:
  "super-amazing band from Mali and Senegal, again one of the best ever gigs"
£15.00   Used & New from: £8.92
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Later That Day
12.  Later That Day by Lyrics Born
The list author says:
  "How does his voice control the beat?! Awesome hip hop, will have you bopping"
Used & New from: £1.89
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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The Best of Fela Kuti
13.  The Best of Fela Kuti by Fela Kuti
The list author says:
  "Nigerian inventor of the afrobeat style - seriously funksome"
Used & New from: £4.99
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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La Revancha Del Tango
14.  La Revancha Del Tango by Gotan Project
The list author says:
  "excellent fusion of tango with chilled beats. works really well and they are stunning live"
£6.49   Used & New from: £3.44
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

54-56 Was My Number - Anthology 1964 to 2000
15.  54-56 Was My Number - Anthology 1964 to 2000 by Toots & The Maytals
The list author says:
  "'Nuff said. Ska from the masters"
Used & New from: £712.78
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Blue Lines
16.  Blue Lines by Massive Attack
The list author says:
  "Invented trip hop. And from Bristol too!"
£3.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)

Two Sevens Clash
17.  Two Sevens Clash by Culture
The list author says:
  "seminal reggae from established legends"
£11.46   Used & New from: £5.59
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Tanto Tempo
18.  Tanto Tempo by Bebel Gilberto
The list author says:
  "Ultimately chilled Brazilian vibes from a lady with a very sexy voice"
Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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Fight for Your Mind
19.  Fight for Your Mind by Ben Harper
The list author says:
  "Funky beats, great distinctive voice"
£5.67   Used & New from: £1.63
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Embrace The Chaos
20.  Embrace The Chaos by Ozomatli
The list author says:
  "Ozomatli = Inca goddess of dance. Jump around latino stuff"
£8.92   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Run Come Save Me
21.  Run Come Save Me by Roots Manuva
The list author says:
  "Mashup UK hip hop"
£11.15   Used & New from: £0.16
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

The Very Best of Manu Dibango: Afrosouljazz from the Original Makossa Man
22.  The Very Best of Manu Dibango: Afrosouljazz from the Original Makossa Man by Manu Dibango
The list author says:
  "Legendary afrobeat saxophonist"
£11.84   Used & New from: £2.33
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Very Mercenary
23.  Very Mercenary by Herbaliser
The list author says:
  "Funky UK hip hop - amazing live"
£11.64   Used & New from: £2.37
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Doolittle
24.  Doolittle by Pixies
The list author says:
  "Epic band that was the main inspiration for Nirvana"
£5.99   Used & New from: £3.07
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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