Favourite Alternative Sounds with Depth & Meaningful Lyrics

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It All Begins Somewhere
1.  It All Begins Somewhere by Ruben Vine
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  "Unique, inventive & powerful sound, great voice with deep lyrics. Infuses alt rock with country, pop, blues & gospel. Described as alternative rock troubadour. Could be future underground classic"
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Micah P. Hinson and the Opera Circuit
2.  Micah P. Hinson and the Opera Circuit by Micah P. Hinson
The list author says:
  "A pure classic, love his voice and lyrics..sounds much older than his real age"
£10.69   Used & New from: £5.98
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Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!!
3.  Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!! by Nick Cave
The list author says:
  "A master of his chosen art. Has it all, sound, lyrics and depth"
£5.37   Used & New from: £2.47
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
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The Shape of Punk to Come
4.  The Shape of Punk to Come by Refused
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  "One of best hardcore/punk albums since the 80s"
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13 Songs
5.  13 Songs by Fugazi
The list author says:
  "Great sound, great ethos, a powerhouse of a band"
£7.94   Used & New from: £4.83
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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Double Nickels on the Dime
6.  Double Nickels on the Dime by Minutemen
The list author says:
  "Great band until the loss of D.Boon. True DIY ethos that saw them go from believing you had your bass strings loose or tight to accomplished musicians with influential sound"
£20.66   Used & New from: £8.33
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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The Resistance
7.  The Resistance by Muse
The list author says:
  "Worth it for the first track alone"
£5.99   Used & New from: £2.09
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Castaways And Cutouts
8.  Castaways And Cutouts by The Decemberists
The list author says:
  "Great band remind me of R.E.M fused with the levellers and some other bits in there too"
£11.02   Used & New from: £9.92
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Dry
9.  Dry by PJ Harvey
The list author says:
  "Where it all started.. a classic"
£7.68   Used & New from: £3.91
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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Stories From the City, Stories From the Sea
10.  Stories From the City, Stories From the Sea by PJ Harvey
The list author says:
  "Still on form despite a very slick sound... a brillantly inventive artist"
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Elephant
11.  Elephant by The White Stripes
The list author says:
  "Minimal sound with maximum effect...deserve all the praise"
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Mind Bomb
12.  Mind Bomb by The The
The list author says:
  "Awesome album, great lyrics, sound and players. Foretold our current world situation"
£4.97   Used & New from: £2.79
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The Man Comes Around [Bonus Tracks]
13.  The Man Comes Around [Bonus Tracks] by Johnny Cash
The list author says:
  "you could pick any of the american recording albums...all pure classics"
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Heartbreaker
14.  Heartbreaker by Ryan Adams
The list author says:
  "His best to date... proves a break up and pain power the creative force"
£6.79   Used & New from: £6.29
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The Boatman's Call
15.  The Boatman's Call by Nick Cave
The list author says:
  "A classic, full of emotion thank to PJ Harvey. Another break up classic, channel that energy into a creative force"
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Mule Variations
16.  Mule Variations by Tom Waits
The list author says:
  "Its hard to know what to pick from his vast discography but this is one from recent times"
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Small Change
17.  Small Change by Tom Waits
The list author says:
  "Its hard to know what to pick from his vast discography but this is one from his early period"
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Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers & Bastards
18.  Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers & Bastards by Tom Waits
The list author says:
  "Its hard to know what to pick from his vast discography, this one is a grower with some real good gems"
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The Bends [2CD & DVD]
19.  The Bends [2CD & DVD] by Radiohead
The list author says:
  "It put them on the map and they just grew and grew creatively... street burial is a killer"
£7.49
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I See A Darkness
20.  I See A Darkness by Bonnie Prince Billy
The list author says:
  "Stripped back lo fi sound that command attention"
£7.89   Used & New from: £5.99
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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Last updated: 27/10/2009
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