20 Great Albums It's Not 'Cool' To Like

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Stephen Malkmus
1.  Stephen Malkmus by Stephen Malkmus
The list author says:
  "Why this album was not hailed as a masterpiece, I will never know. Full to the brim with fantastic tunes."
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Amnesiac
2.  Amnesiac by Radiohead
The list author says:
  "Perhaps this should have been a double album with Kid A, but this is the better half of that electronic circle. Beautiful."
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Paul Weller
3.  Paul Weller by Paul Weller
The list author says:
  "Incredibly uplifting listening. Weller was down and out when he wrote this, but the songs sparkle and shimmer throughout."
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Natural History
4.  Natural History by I Am Kloot
The list author says:
  "Stripped down simple and majestic songs from this very special songwriter."
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About A Boy
5.  About A Boy by Badly Drawn Boy
The list author says:
  "Imagine if BDB had been Oscar nominated! He should have been for this. Film was dodgy though."
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Infected
6.  Infected by The The
The list author says:
  "When people tell you the 80s were rubbish, play them this superb collection of songs. Magnificent."
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Stay Human
7.  Stay Human by Michael Franti & Spearhead
The list author says:
  "Franti strikes again. Why isn't this the rap music that we hear on radio day in day out?"
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Souljacker - Limited Edition
8.  Souljacker - Limited Edition by Eels
The list author says:
  "Great tunes, great lyrics, great sleeve - awful sales! Why???"
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Science And Nature
9.  Science And Nature by Bluetones
The list author says:
  "They will always be overlooked and underrated. This is a wonderful album. Autophilia and Mudslide are classics."
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10.   by Howard Tate
The list author says:
  "If you think R n B means Craig David then buy this album and be amazed - the man is a genius."
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A Rush of Blood to the Head
11.  A Rush of Blood to the Head by Coldplay
The list author says:
  "Ok, so sales reps like it, but does that mean the rest of us can't? Good songs, ignore the detractors."
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Confessions Of A Pop Group
12.  Confessions Of A Pop Group by Style Council
The list author says:
  "The much maligned Style Council produced this and you should listen for yourself. Inspired stuff."
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Surf
13.  Surf by Roddy Frame
The list author says:
  "Another 80s guy who we 'shouldn't' like. His songs are heartfelt, full and gorgeous."
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Music in a Foreign Language
14.  Music in a Foreign Language by Lloyd Cole
The list author says:
  "I hadn't heard anything of him for years and picked this up in HMV on spec. What a sparkling album!"
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Mr. Blaidd
15.  Mr. Blaidd by MC Mabon
The list author says:
  "This seems out of place on this list - Welsh rap - XR3i is a storming song."
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Mad Not Mad
16.  Mad Not Mad by Madness
The list author says:
  "Madness weren't 'Nutty' on their final album, but they were good."
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A Week Away
17.  A Week Away by Spearmint
The list author says:
  "Great pop music and a mention for Byker Bridge. Why aren't they big?"
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Forever Gold
18.  Forever Gold by The Isley Brothers
The list author says:
  "A good introduction to a fine soul band. Rarely mentioned in 'best ever' lists."
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Built on Squares
19.  Built on Squares by Starlight Mints
The list author says:
  "Unmentioned in dispatches, sound a bit like Pavement, but well worth a listen."
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A Casual Introduction 1981 / 2001
20.  A Casual Introduction 1981 / 2001 by Edwyn Collins
The list author says:
  "He did a lot more than just 'A Girl Like You'."
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