Great Indie/Rock Albums that really are worth checking out

A Listmania! list by P Williams "Grndaddy_01" (Micronesia)
 
Closer
1.  Closer by Joy Division
The list author says:
  "Masterpiece by one of the most influential bands of all time"
£4.49   Used & New from: £2.85
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)

Marquee Moon
2.  Marquee Moon by Television
The list author says:
  "Same as above"
£3.49   Used & New from: £1.89
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

Funeral
3.  Funeral by Arcade Fire
The list author says:
  "One of the best albums this side of 2000, brilliant and original, check out 'Rebellion (Lies)"
£6.69   Used & New from: £1.98
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (151 customer reviews)

Under The Western Freeway
4.  Under The Western Freeway by Grandaddy
The list author says:
  "Massively underrated album by one of the most overlooked and underrated bands of the last decade, check out 'AM 180'"
£4.47   Used & New from: £1.00
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

OK Computer
5.  OK Computer by Radiohead
The list author says:
  "I know everyone goes on about it but its for good reason, check out 'Lucky'"
£4.99   Used & New from: £0.74
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (269 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

The Glow Vol.2
6.  The Glow Vol.2 by Microphones
The list author says:
  "Stunning album by a band/man that should be better known than they are, check out 'The Moon'"
Used & New from: £19.47
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Laughing Stock
7.  Laughing Stock by Talk Talk
The list author says:
  "Thes guys have been pretty much overlooked despite creating a number of stunningly beautiful records, this is seen to be the first 'post-rock' album, 'After the Flood is the highlight"
£9.56   Used & New from: £4.60
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

The Lonesome Crowded West
8.  The Lonesome Crowded West by Modest Mouse
The list author says:
  "Their breakthrough album - and their best check out 'Convenient Parking'"
Used & New from: £8.68
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Entertainment
9.  Entertainment by Gang of Four
The list author says:
  "Another hugel unique and influential album from the late 70s, check out 'Damaged Goods'"
£4.57   Used & New from: £2.13
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

You Forgot It in People
10.  You Forgot It in People by Broken Social Scene
The list author says:
  "Great Canadian collective with about 20 members! This is a great and very varied album, check out 'Almost Crimes'"
£4.99   Used & New from: £2.49
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Is This It?
11.  Is This It? by The Strokes
The list author says:
  "One of the first great albums of the new millenium, check out 'New York City Cops'"
£6.39   Used & New from: £0.72
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (164 customer reviews)

Visitations
12.  Visitations by Clinic
The list author says:
  "Any of Clinics albums could go here, just a fantastic band, check out 'If You Could Read Your Mind'"
£7.88   Used & New from: £2.57

Turn On The Bright Lights
13.  Turn On The Bright Lights by Interpol
The list author says:
  "Great debut from one of a number of brilliant New York bands, check out 'Obstacle 1'"
£5.77   Used & New from: £2.49
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)

Tigermilk
14.  Tigermilk by Belle & Sebastian
The list author says:
  "Amazing, check out 'Electronic Renaissance'"
£7.89   Used & New from: £2.10
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

Merriweather Post Pavilion
15.  Merriweather Post Pavilion by Animal Collective
The list author says:
  "Just released, one of the most original, catchy and generally fun albums, check out 'My Girls'"
£4.49   Used & New from: £2.73
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)

Think Tank
16.  Think Tank by Blur
The list author says:
  "Never really liked Blur but this album is brilliant! , check out 'Ambulance'"
£3.99   Used & New from: £0.46
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (98 customer reviews)

The Soft Bulletin
17.  The Soft Bulletin by The Flaming Lips
The list author says:
  "This and Yoshimi are both massively unique and accmplished albums, check out, 'Race for the Prize'"
£4.67   Used & New from: £0.22
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)

Six
18.  Six by Mansun
The list author says:
  "Astonishingly ambitious and misunderstood by many from arguably the most underrated British band of recent years, check out 'Six'"
£5.65   Used & New from: £0.98
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)

Talking Heads: 77 [CD + DVDA]
19.  Talking Heads: 77 [CD + DVDA] by Talking Heads
The list author says:
  "So far ahead of their time, check out 'Psycho Killer'"
£8.49   Used & New from: £6.91
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

The Decline of British Sea Power
20.  The Decline of British Sea Power by British Sea Power
The list author says:
  "Everything these guys have done is pretty damn impressive but this stands out for me, check out 'Remember Me'"
£19.56   Used & New from: £1.97
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)

White Blood Cells
21.  White Blood Cells by The White Stripes
The list author says:
  "White Blood Cells is without doubt there best effort, check out 'Fell In Love With A Girl'"
£6.29   Used & New from: £2.60
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)

Stories From the City, Stories From the Sea
22.  Stories From the City, Stories From the Sea by PJ Harvey
The list author says:
  "Fantatic album and Mercury Music Prize Winner, check out 'We Float'"
£3.99   Used & New from: £0.56
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)

Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
23.  Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus by Nick Cave
The list author says:
  "Amazing double album from Cave, Dig Lazurus, Dig! is also pretty brilliant, check out 'Nature Boy'"
£8.04   Used & New from: £3.47
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

Sea Lion
24.  Sea Lion by The Ruby Suns
The list author says:
  "In my opinion one of the best albums of last year, inspired by so many dofferent styles, check out 'Kenya Dig It?'"
£5.99   Used & New from: £2.99
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Antidotes (Cd Album)
25.  Antidotes (Cd Album) by Foals
The list author says:
  "These guys are seen as overhyped by many but this is a great, really original record, check out 'Balloons'"
£3.99   Used & New from: £1.19
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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