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If music be the food of life...
A Listmania! list by "mrsteff-muzik"

1. Rattus Norvegicus: IV by Stranglers

The list author says:
	"Never mind the Sex Pistols, this seminal first album captured the spirit of '77 better than most of the other 'bollocks'."

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2. Lido by Clearlake

The list author says:
	"A haunting soundscape for the turn of the millenium - highlights include 'Jumble Sailing' and 'Winterlight'.."

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3. Bon Chic Bon Genre by Campag Velocet

The list author says:
	"Turn of the millenium LP from 'baggy' punksters - definitely one for the collection, but how about a follow-up?"

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4. You Had It Coming by Jeff Beck

The list author says:
	"Magical guitar trickery from the maestro Mr.Beck. Forget the old time blues and 'Hi-ho silver lining', Jeff Beck has drawn on techno and Indian influences (amongst others)for this LP"

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5. Worlds Collide: Global Remixes by Various Artists

The list author says:
	"One of the better World music compilations around at the moment - highlights include tracks by Pyx-Lax , Hedningarna and Djavan, with a bonus Cd of remixes by Jah Wobble and Trans-global Underground"

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6. Correct Use of Soap by Magazine

The list author says:
	"Difficult to choose out of this band's first 3 LPs, but this one pips it just for the outstanding track 'Philadelphia'. Check out LPs 'Real Life' and 'Secondhand Daylight' too..."

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7. Peggy Suicide by Julian Cope

The list author says:
	"This is a bit of an epic opus by Mr.Cope - full of well founded ecological paranoia/concerns!!"

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8. The Best of Johnny Cash by Johnny Cash

The list author says:
	"This CD is a right old laugh, though you wouldn't think so from the front cover! Classic country'n'western sondwriting, including the hilarious' One piece at a time' and 'Boy named Sue'."

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9. Never for Ever by Kate Bush

The list author says:
	"Me all time favourite Kate Bush LP - full of mystery, sparkle and magic. Excellent prequel to follow-up LPs 'The Dreaming' and 'Hound of Love'."

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10. The Last Broadcast by Doves

The list author says:
	"Even better follow-up from Doves - not heavily nominated but probably best LP of 2001."

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11. Lost Souls by Doves

The list author says:
	"Another excellent 1st LP - cleverly crafted tunes without being too clever for their own good - check this band live.."

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12. Respublika by The Ukrainians

The list author says:
	"This 5th studio LP by the band is a return to roots and to form - more up-beat interpretations of traditional melodies in an indie-guitar style, with mandolins, violin and accordion to boot!"

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13. Rough Guide to Music of Eastern Europe by Rough Guide (Series)

The list author says:
	"This certainly sounds like the very best of Eastern European contemporary folk music - quite a wide spectrum from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Nova Zemla and further afield - unmissable!!"

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14. So by Peter Gabriel

The list author says:
	"Outstanding for its time - still sounds good today - considered classic by Peter Gabriel fans."

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15. Heaven in a Wild Flower by Drake

The list author says:
	"This simply serves as a recomendation to go out and get any Nick Drake LP that you can find, although this compilation contains a great cross-section of his songs. Absolutely unmissable."

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16. Dubnobasswithmyheadman by Underworld

The list author says:
	"Haven't heard their latest 'A Hundred Days Off ' Lp yet, but this is a real corker, every track a masterpiece of moody electronica!!"

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17. Low: Remastered by David Bowie

The list author says:
	"Quite an oddity from the minstrel in the labyrinth - one side of instrumentals - Brian Eno's production adds a very 'cold-war' art-deco feel..."

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18. Scary Monsters: Remastered by David Bowie

The list author says:
	"More of an accesible LP than 'Low', but still with some strange tracks... 'Ashes to ashes' being one of the strangest songs to get to no.1 in the singles chart,...."

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19. California by Mr. Bungle

The list author says:
	"'Retrovertigo' has got to be the best track Mike Patton has ever written, whether with Faith No More or more recently with Mr.Bungle. Check this out anyway if just for its many curious influences..."

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20. Before the Dream Faded: Rarities Obscurities & Never Before Released Tracks by Misunderstood

The list author says:
	"If you like your 60s psychedelia then you'll love this! More raunchy than twee & folky, especially the magnificent 'Children of the sun'. A 'won't be disappointed' guarantee!!"

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21. Stevie Wonder The Definitive Collection 2002 by Stevie Wonder

The list author says:
	"I rate this as my favourite soul compilation - some duff tracks but all the good ones as well!"

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22. (The Gospel According To) The Meninblack by Stranglers

The list author says:
	"The only band to get into my Top 25 twice. This is the band in a truly experimental phase, very wierd and dark, even by their normal standards. Not for the faint-hearted!"

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23. Blur by Blur

The list author says:
	"The band's eponymous LP sees them at their finest - a right old mish-mash of different influences from Bowie to hardcore punk to country'n western..."

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24. Stories From the City, Stories From the Sea by PJ Harvey

The list author says:
	"P J Harvey at her best - still raunchy and emotive, but thankfully she's shed the spiky angst that tended to ruin a lot of her previous material."

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25. Generation Terrorists by Manic Street Preachers

The list author says:
	"This gets included on the strength of the track 'Motorcycle Emptiness' - not necessarily the best Preachers' album, but 'motorcycle' is probably their most memorable track"