Greatest Albums ever - own them or die of shame!

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Grace
1.  Grace by Jeff Buckley
The list author says:
  "This generations Hendrix- Stunning; we can only guess what might have been - Download Lover your should come over and Last Goodbye"
£5.37   Used & New from: £0.21
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)

Blood On The Tracks
2.  Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan
The list author says:
  "So many to choose from not least of all "Time out of Mind" and Blonde on Blonde -  Download Shelter from the Storm and Your a big girl now"
£5.39   Used & New from: £2.25
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)

London Calling
3.  London Calling by The Clash
The list author says:
  "The greatest British rock album of all time. Get the DVD Westway to the World to see them in their prime - Download Spanish Bombs and Train in Vain"
£5.17   Used & New from: £1.98
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (77 customer reviews)

Marquee Moon (Expanded And Remastered) (Us Release)
4.  Marquee Moon (Expanded And Remastered) (Us Release) by Television
The list author says:
  "The most groundbreaking album to come out of new wave music and a masterpiece of songwriting and epic guitar duels between Tom Verlaine and Richard Lloyd - Download the title track and Venus de Milo"
£7.68   Used & New from: £4.77
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

Pet Sounds
5.  Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys
The list author says:
  "Mozart reborn in California. Brian Wilson is a god and we should name cathedrals in his honour. Download God only knows and Caroline no"
£5.34   Used & New from: £1.78
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (88 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Five Leaves Left
6.  Five Leaves Left by Nick Drake
The list author says:
  "It took me ages to decide this one but of Nick Drake's three albums this just about edges it.  We still do not appreciate properly what a genius he was. Download Cello Song and River Man"
£5.82   Used & New from: £2.52
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)

The Hissing Of Summer Lawns
7.  The Hissing Of Summer Lawns by Joni Mitchell
The list author says:
  "The obvious choice is "Blue" but this is the start of her move towards jazz. The songs and lyrics are sublime -  Download the Boho Dance and Harrys House"
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Weld
8.  Weld by Neil Young
The list author says:
  "Young became the godfather of grunge on the back of this devastating live album. You can sing along to the feedback. Crazy horse deliver a masterclass. Download Cortez the Killer and Crime in the city"
£8.84   Used & New from: £4.97
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Physical Graffiti
9.  Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin
The list author says:
  "Agonised over this one- But the presence of Kashmir swung it. Get Remasters if you want the best of - Download Kasmir and Trampled Underfoot"
£5.57   Used & New from: £3.49
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (75 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

White Album - The Beatles
10.  White Album - The Beatles by The Beatles
The list author says:
  "The first true rock album packed with some of their best work. A eclectic delight by the fabs. download Blackbird and Yer blues"
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (139 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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Steve McQueen
11.  Steve McQueen by Prefab Sprout
The list author says:
  "The greatest British songwriter of the past 20 years? Paddy McAloon's epic. Full of georgous, heartbreaking & perfect songs and now with new acoustic versions - Download Goodbye Lucille and Appetite"
Used & New from: £8.96
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)

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Heartbreaker
12.  Heartbreaker by Ryan Adams
The list author says:
  "A stone cold classic. Gold and Cold Roses should also be checked out. Lets hope he can do it again.  - Download Come pick me up & Winding Wheel"
£6.79   Used & New from: £6.29
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

What's Going On
13.  What's Going On by Marvin Gaye
The list author says:
  "The green agenda, inner city riots, the vietnam war all soundtracked in Marvin Gaye's Masterpiece. A thing of wionder and what a voice! Download Whats Goin on and Mercy Mercy Me"
£5.77   Used & New from: £2.03
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)

Deserter's Songs
14.  Deserter's Songs by Mercury Rev
The list author says:
  "Achingly beautiful and original. Echoes of the Band, Disney soundtracks and christmas carols. Probably never to be repeated.  Download Holes and Tonite it shows"
£11.97   Used & New from: £0.46
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

In Rainbows
15.  In Rainbows by Radiohead
The list author says:
  "Prefer this to OK computer. Although I love the Bends. Can they get any better  - Download Wierd Fishes, Nude and Jigsaw"
£7.49   Used & New from: £3.50
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (141 customer reviews)

The Heart Of Saturday Night
16.  The Heart Of Saturday Night by Tom Waits
The list author says:
  "Contains many of Waits greatest songs and he sings (rather than growls) throughout. Stunning album - Download Please call me baby and the title track"
£3.99   Used & New from: £2.40
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

GP / Grievous Angel
17.  GP / Grievous Angel by Gram Parsons
The list author says:
  "£4.98 for the two founding albums of Country Rock and one of the greatest voices ever  - Download Grevious Angel and Love Hurts"
£3.99   Used & New from: £1.49
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Europe '72
18.  Europe '72 by Grateful Dead
The list author says:
  "The Deads live albums always outshine their studio efforts. This was recorded at their height with Garcia's best songs. Download China Cat sunflower/I know you rider and He's gone"
£21.08   Used & New from: £11.00
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

The Velvet Underground and Nico
19.  The Velvet Underground and Nico by Velvet Underground
The list author says:
  "The invention of Modern rock music although I find Nico a bit trying - Download Herion and Waiting for my man"
£4.99   Used & New from: £1.87
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Wild, The Innocent And The E Street Shuffle
20.  The Wild, The Innocent And The E Street Shuffle by Bruce Springsteen
The list author says:
  "Probably not his best (Darkness on the edge of town) but contains Rosalita and New York City Serenade his two greatest songs"
£5.38   Used & New from: £2.98
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Screamadelica
21.  Screamadelica by Primal Scream
The list author says:
  "Ah the memories. Life was a big party in the summer of love and this was the soundtrack. Bobby has never come close to matching this. - Download  Moving on up and loaded"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

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Rolling Stones Exile On Main St 1994 USA CD album 478642
22.  Rolling Stones Exile On Main St 1994 USA CD album 478642 by The Rolling Stones
The list author says:
  "Keith takes control of the Stones and it shows. A ramshackle masterpiece of blues, country and rock- their best ever - Get Tumbling Dice and Happy"
Used & New from: £6.74
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (122 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Loveless
23.  Loveless by My Bloody Valentine
The list author says:
  "The shoegazer epic of the deranged mind of Kevin Shields. Takes rock music in a totally new direction. Download Soon and Sometimes"
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (94 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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Hats
24.  Hats by Blue Nile
The list author says:
  "Destined never to be properly recognised. The greatest album about cities, nightime  and trains. Paul Haigs voice is beautiful. - Downtown lights and From a midnight train"
£5.48   Used & New from: £3.26
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)

Band of Gypsys
25.  Band of Gypsys by Jimi Hendrix
The list author says:
  "Hendrix moving in new directions but displaying some of his greatest guitar work. Machine gun is the greatest soundtrack to the vietnam war - Download the The Power to love and the funky Changes"
Used & New from: £3.32
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

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