Favourite music artists of all time

A Listmania! list by "djwlon"
 
Dreaming
1.  Dreaming by Kate Bush
The list author says:
  "A true poet, truly original, a voice to really touch you, the best British lyricist ever"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)

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For Your Pleasure
2.  For Your Pleasure by Roxy Music
The list author says:
  "Roxy Music for me are brilliant. They had Eno, Ferry and a sharpness lyrically. The first two album outstanding"
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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Gentlemen Take Polaroids
3.  Gentlemen Take Polaroids by Japan
The list author says:
  "Pass the new romantic leanings. This was the best band of the early 80's. The music 20 years on still stand up"
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The Queen Is Dead
4.  The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths
The list author says:
  "There;s an ironic wit in Morrisey's lyric. Musically the Smiths could not be touched in the mid 80's"
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Dog Man Star
5.  Dog Man Star by Suede
The list author says:
  "This album chosen for the adventure within. Suede very playful here, blurring edges and evoking a sense of sensitvity.It all goes a bit Bolan after this"
£5.60   Used & New from: £0.97
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

OK Computer
6.  OK Computer by Radiohead
The list author says:
  "Have taken the risks without going up their own backsides. Evololving. Nice to see a band not worried about too much image"
£4.99   Used & New from: £0.74
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (269 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

Ray of Light
7.  Ray of Light by Madonna
The list author says:
  "Mmm I can leave the early toyboy garb but anything after 1989 I can go with"
£2.79   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

Violator
8.  Violator by Depeche Mode
The list author says:
  "Again can leave the early twiddly pop pop leanings in the early 80's. Just give me the 90's"
£6.75   Used & New from: £1.84
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)

Sign 'O' the Times
9.  Sign 'O' the Times by Prince
The list author says:
  "Prince in the 80;s was genius.Would have been higher had it not been for the self indulgent 90's name changing and tedious music"
£5.90   Used & New from: £2.39
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
10.  It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back by Public Enemy
The list author says:
  "Mmmm what can you say....groundbreaking, edgy, a kind of danger. More than just another hiphop act....."
£5.49   Used & New from: £2.40
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)

Mezzanine: Limited Edition
11.  Mezzanine: Limited Edition by Massive Attack
The list author says:
  "Mmmm lovely feel to all their music. More dark than smooth now, but I always want to hear more"
£5.42   Used & New from: £0.35
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)

Sinking
12.  Sinking by Aloof
The list author says:
  "Underated beyond words.This album is cinematic, sweeping and lush. Dark lyrics but the feel is still warm"
£11.97   Used & New from: £1.94
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Low: Remastered
13.  Low: Remastered by David Bowie
The list author says:
  "Mmmm just the 70;s here please. A true influence on many things that have come after"
£4.17   Used & New from: £3.04
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)

Parallel Lines: Remastered
14.  Parallel Lines: Remastered by Blondie
The list author says:
  "Oh why cant pop bands be like this now. Cool, with attitude. Not so much pop idol as pop ideal"
£3.99   Used & New from: £0.98
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

Among My Swan
15.  Among My Swan by Mazzy Star
The list author says:
  "Mmm I love this band...Hope's voice. The epitmomy of ethereal vocals. Music lush and soft"
£5.37   Used & New from: £2.31
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Exodus
16.  Exodus by Bob Marley
The list author says:
  "Marley was a poet and ispirational. Iconic, his music still feels timeless"
£5.77   Used & New from: £3.48
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Test Don't Test
17.  Test Don't Test by Attica Blues
The list author says:
  "A band to watch for the new century. Everything works for me here."
£24.53   Used & New from: £1.35
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

All Is Dream
18.  All Is Dream by Mercury Rev
The list author says:
  "Developing into one of the bands I am going to be forever loving. All is Dream is stunning"
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

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Album
19.  Album by Mantronix
The list author says:
  "Made a name for themselves mixing electro and hip hop. Love all this early stuff"
£14.28   Used & New from: £3.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

This Is Hardcore
20.  This Is Hardcore by Pulp
The list author says:
  "Jarvis is one of the wittiest lyricists around. Truly unforgetable"
£3.49   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Dare
21.  Dare by Human League
The list author says:
  "Yes anything pre Hysteria I love. The best of all that synth pop stuff rom the early 80's"
£13.99   Used & New from: £0.78
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

Bridge Over Troubled Water
22.  Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel
The list author says:
  "Cant really stand folk music, but these guys work for me. Bridge is my one of my favourite songs of all time"
£4.99   Used & New from: £1.74
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)

Fulfillingness' First Finale
23.  Fulfillingness' First Finale by Stevie Wonder
The list author says:
  "Again chosen for the 70;s work only. All his albums were stunning at this time"
£5.29   Used & New from: £2.59
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

The Specials
24.  The Specials by The Specials
The list author says:
  "Takes me back two tone trousers, needle thin ties and Gangsters. Yep them were good times"
£4.68   Used & New from: £2.73
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Sulk: Remastered
25.  Sulk: Remastered by Associates
The list author says:
  "Chosen purely for Billy MacKenzie's voice. original and nerve shaking"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

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