The Essential: The Ultimate Music Collection. (Part I)

A Listmania! list by Jake Cochrane (Harrold, Bedfordshire)
 
OK Computer
1.  OK Computer by Radiohead
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  "1. An infinitely intelligent and rewarding musical statement. Possibly the ultimate "cult-classic" from the heroes of the Alternative genre, Tom Yorke and co."
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Born To Run
2.  Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen
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  "2. A landmark recording. Very few albums have proved to be as fueled by hope, possibility, and the lure of the open road as "Born To Run.""
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Revolver
3.  Revolver by The Beatles
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  "3. The Mona Lisa of Rock albums. Every individual track is responsible for a new sound of guitar music. The clearest portrait of what made The Beatles great."
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Hotel California
4.  Hotel California by Eagles
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  "4. A masterpiece in American Rock music. Not only is "Hotel California", The Eagles finest collection of songs, but it is also one of the finest releases of the 70s."
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Thriller
5.  Thriller by Michael Jackson
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  "5. Arguably the greatest album ever recorded. Michael Jackson's "Thriller" is legendary, masterful, funky, experimental, and an essential part in every music collection."
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London Calling
6.  London Calling by The Clash
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  "6. Easily one of the masterworks of rock and roll. Majorly experimental: Ska, reggae, punk, rock and roll, funk, dance, and blues numbers are all mixed in The Clash's most popular release."
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Blonde On Blonde
7.  Blonde On Blonde by Bob Dylan
The list author says:
  "7. Timeless classic folk numbers from one of America's most important rockstars. An inspiring and beautiful masterpiece, full of raw energy and fantastic story-telling."
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Kind of Blue
8.  Kind of Blue by Miles Davis
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  "8. Powerful, poignant, cool, passionate, and profound Jazz from the legendary Miles Davis. A beautifully-presented masterpiece which fulfills every Jazz collection."
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(What's the Story) Morning Glory
9.  (What's the Story) Morning Glory by Oasis
The list author says:
  "9. The perfect mix of various styles of music, squeezed into just twelve tracks. A fantastic release from the Madchester-Britpop era, certainly the greatest Indie album of all time."
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Sign 'O' the Times
10.  Sign 'O' the Times by Prince
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  "10. A brilliant album overflowing with genius: eerie, funky, sexy, catchy, and iconic. Certainly Prince's most popular release to date, maybe his finest collection."
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Dark Side of the Moon
11.  Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd
The list author says:
  "11. With its record-breaking ten years in the American billboard album chart, and its eerie apocalyptic sound, "Dark Side Of The Moon" has 'legend' written all over the case."
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The Joshua Tree
12.  The Joshua Tree by U2
The list author says:
  "12. Still sounds rawer than anything U2 have released in the past ten years: a skillfully-produced and rewarding recording that rapidly transformed U2 into the biggest Irish band in the world."
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Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
13.  Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles
The list author says:
  "13. One of the most famous albums in the world and definitely the most famous album sleeve, a milestone for both 1960s music and popular culture in general."
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Bat Out of Hell
14.  Bat Out of Hell by Meat Loaf
The list author says:
  "14. A beautiful wave of blasting guitars, exaggerated power chords, screaming vocals, and over-the-top arrangements. Meat Loaf's most popular and dramatic piece of work."
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Saturday Night Fever Ost
15.  Saturday Night Fever Ost by David Shire
The list author says:
  "15. The biggest-selling and probably most listened to soundtrack of all time. Filled with classic floor-fillers and memorable disco numbers from the Bee Gees, and co."
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Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
16.  Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John
The list author says:
  "16. Even those who customarily dismiss Elton John as a sentimental balladeer would find much to admire in "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road." It is too legendary to be dismissed."
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Automatic For The People (U.S. Version)
17.  Automatic For The People (U.S. Version) by R.E.M.
The list author says:
  "17. Beautiful and powerful recordings from one of America's most well-loved rock groups. Argubaly their finest and most coherent and empathetic release. Maybe even more so than "Out Of Time.""
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Brothers In Arms
18.  Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits
The list author says:
  "18. Contains some of Mark Knopfler's greatest material, filled with powerful fables, striking guitar riffs, smooth licks, and ultimate-synthezied anti-MTV tunes."
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Straight Outta Compton
19.  Straight Outta Compton by N.W.A.
The list author says:
  "19. The dawning of Gangsta Rap. Probably the most important hip hop album of all time, and one of the most controversial releases in the music industry. No music collection is complete without it."
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The Stone Roses
20.  The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses
The list author says:
  "20. Madchester's finest release, one of the best albums of the 80s. Sensational, fresh, and simply essential to anybody who enjoys fantastic, listenable music."
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The Queen Is Dead
21.  The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths
The list author says:
  "21. With Morrissey's famed joyful odes to misery, and Martin's unique and iconic guitar sound, "The Queen Is Dead" strikes out as the album that The Smiths will be remembered for centuries from now."
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Master Of Puppets
22.  Master Of Puppets by Metallica
The list author says:
  "22. One of the defining albums of thrash metal, easily the best. A real favourite in any mosh-pit, concert, varied disco, and music collection. Metallica's essential album."
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Purple Rain
23.  Purple Rain by Prince
The list author says:
  "23. Prince's most masterful and popular album to date. Filled with fan favourites and some of Prince's most popular singles and famous hits. A true pop classic."
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band [VINYL] forum
Do you prefer the mono or the stereo version of Sgt. Pepper ? 		2 2 Apr 2012
Kind of Blue forum
Miles Davis Kind Of Blue 24 bit remaster 		2 21 May 2011
Dark Side of the Moon forum
Why do people get so upset when they read a bad review?? 		3 24 Mar 2011
(What's the Story) Morning Glory? forum
Can you get such a thing as a bad CD 		2 3 Dec 2010
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road forum
Cat Mother and the Newsboys anyone? 		2 6 Jun 2010
The Joshua Tree forum
Favourite U2 Song? 		16 25 Apr 2010
(What's the Story) Morning Glory? forum
dig out your soul 		1 31 Jan 2010
(What's the Story) Morning Glory? forum
Fantanstic album... BUT 		1 31 Jan 2010
OK Computer forum
I have no knowledge of computers - can you help me choose one? 		2 13 Dec 2009
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band [VINYL] forum
The Mystery of the Phantom Sgt Pepper. 		1 12 Dec 2009
OK Computer forum
inrainbows 		6 20 Jul 2009
The Joshua Tree forum
Loudness 		1 20 Feb 2009
 
   

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Last updated: 27/10/2007
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