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A Listmania! list by "flappycheddar"
 
Grand Prix
1.  Grand Prix by Teenage Fanclub
The list author says:
  "And then buy the rest of their catalogue.  Band of the 90s?  Most likely."
£5.47   Used & New from: £1.88
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Alaska Days
2.  Alaska Days by Poole
The list author says:
  "And then get Among Whom We Shine and The Late Engagement. Catchy songs, gorgeous harmonies."
Used & New from: £4.95

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Enjoy the Melodic Sunshine
3.  Enjoy the Melodic Sunshine by Cosmic Rough Riders
The list author says:
  "£3.33?  If you don't buy this at that price, you're an idiot. Gorgeous from start to finish."
Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

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Strange Weather Lately
4.  Strange Weather Lately by Astrid
The list author says:
  "Another one to track down. Infectious energy and mind invading melodies. Should be famous."
Out of stock
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Ramshackle Beauty
5.  Ramshackle Beauty by Daniel Wylie
The list author says:
  "Ex Cosmics front man's debut solo album offers more melodic brilliance."
£22.72   Used & New from: £0.88
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Low to the Ground
6.  Low to the Ground by Waxwings
The list author says:
  "Excellent - superb playing, beautiful two part harmonies. It'll have you bopping."
Used & New from: £11.66
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Play Dead
7.  Play Dead by Astrid
The list author says:
  "Track down Strange Weather Lately too. Melodic masterpiece from sadly now defunct band."
Used & New from: £0.01
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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OH, INVERTED WORLD
8.  OH, INVERTED WORLD by The Shins
The list author says:
  "Quirky, inventive but still endlessly catchy. Nice price too.  It's worth £7.99 for "New Slang" alone."
£5.49   Used & New from: £3.94
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

North Pole
9.  North Pole by The Primary 5
The list author says:
  "Ex-Teenage Fanclub drummer Paul Quinn's new band's debut.  Stands alongside anything his former band did.  Melodies from heaven - a real must have."
£25.94   Used & New from: £9.99
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Complete Pet Soul
10.  Complete Pet Soul by Splitsville
The list author says:
  "Brilliant brilliant brilliant.  True to its influences - here the harmonies at the end of "Caroline Knows"."
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Honey in the Hive
11.  Honey in the Hive by The Bigger Lovers
The list author says:
  "Best album from another should-be-huge band. In a better world, "Bought Your Ghost" and "Make Your Day" would top charts."
£15.44   Used & New from: £1.18

Jetstream Lovers
12.  Jetstream Lovers by Captain Soul
The list author says:
  "Another £3.33 bargain. One of the best Poptones bands. Get "Beat Your Crazy Head Against The Sky" too."
Used & New from: £4.78
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Frosting On The Beater
13.  Frosting On The Beater by Posies
The list author says:
  "These £3.33 albums are ridiculous.  Buy their whole catalogue, all their albums are different. The soaring "Dear 23" is my favourite."
Used & New from: £3.99
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Summertown
14.  Summertown by Mayflies USA
The list author says:
  "Exuberant album from a great little band.  Not unlike Teenage Fanclub.  Love the ringing guitars."
£15.42   Used & New from: £4.90

Moustache
15.  Moustache by Farrah
The list author says:
  "The album, like the moustache, is highly impressive.  Power pop at its best."
Used & New from: £4.24
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Rapple Dapple
16.  Rapple Dapple by Greenberry Woods
The list author says:
  "Their second album "Big Money Item" is even better, if you can track 'em down you're quids in.  Glimmering pop."
Used & New from: £1.13

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FADED SEASIDE GLAMOUR
17.  FADED SEASIDE GLAMOUR by Delays
The list author says:
  "Long Time Coming, Nearer Than Heaven, Hey Girl, Wanderlust, One Night Away etc etc. All near perfection."
£1.75   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

Mission: You
18.  Mission: You by The Rosenbergs
The list author says:
  "Big singalong choruses and chunky guitars.  No frills but brilliant for it! Just hear "Fast Asleep"."
Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Sustainer
19.  Sustainer by Starling
The list author says:
  "Decent enough. Could do with being a bit more pop at times to my ear. But then I like things pop."
Used & New from: £0.75

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At Home With Cherry Twister
20.  At Home With Cherry Twister by Cherry Twister
The list author says:
  "The purest of pop albums.  It's all about the melodies and I'm not one to complain about that."
Used & New from: £4.49
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Better Than Before
21.  Better Than Before by The Singles
The list author says:
  "Young band on the superb Rainbow Quartz label.  Heavy 50s/60s influence and high energy. Could go big, mark my words."
£15.61   Used & New from: £2.71
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Via Satellite
22.  Via Satellite by Super Deluxe
The list author says:
  "Great album from Seattle band.  Standouts include "Suicide Doll", "Half Asleep", "Commonplace", "Years Ago", "Farrah Fawcett"..."
Used & New from: £2.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Free the Bees
23.  Free the Bees by The Bees
The list author says:
  "Another brilliantly priced album!  Awash with jangly guitars and British eccentricity."
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.98
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

International Pop Overthrow
24.  International Pop Overthrow by Material Issue
The list author says:
  "Their best album.  Catchy track after catchy track...pure pop indulgence."
Used & New from: £1.54
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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The Summer Sun Still Shines
25.  The Summer Sun Still Shines by Ricky
The list author says:
  "This band could well go big in 2005.  On the basis of this pop gem, they should already have been big in 2004.  Sweet melodies, beautifully sung."
£27.43   Used & New from: £3.84

I Am the Cosmos
26.  I Am the Cosmos by Chris Bell
The list author says:
  "At times heartbreaking, at times rocking - always superb. Some of the instrumental breaks are incredible.  Too few know about this man as well as his band..."
£12.68   Used & New from: £5.67
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

No.1 Record/Radio City
27.  No.1 Record/Radio City by Big Star
The list author says:
  "The ultimate two-on-one album package from a band who's influence outweighs their sales.  This should not be the way. Just buy the blooming thing!"
Used & New from: £5.18
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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