Inspiration for writing some songs (Part I)

A Listmania! list by N. Cooke (UK)
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SEVEN SWANS
1.  SEVEN SWANS by Sufjan Stevens
The list author says:
  "you'll of no doubt heard of sufjan by now, truly a very interesting artist, he doesn't really write chorus's and there not quite the songs you get stuck in your head, but maybe thats whats so good."
£10.07   Used & New from: £5.39
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Elliott Smith
2.  Elliott Smith by Elliott Smith
The list author says:
  "The best songwriter of my generation elliott smith never dissapoints. He's also responsible for broading my horizons of music. Sad songs indie/pop/rock/folk sound, hard to discribe in words."
£7.00   Used & New from: £2.44
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

All Mod Cons
3.  All Mod Cons by The Jam
The list author says:
  "Paul Weller is a very clever song-writer, english rose is great, along with down in the tube station at midnight, misplaced genre punk."
£3.97   Used & New from: £0.97
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)

I'M Wide Awake It'S Morning
4.  I'M Wide Awake It'S Morning by Bright Eyes
The list author says:
  "The song writing and sound to this album is top class"
£13.69   Used & New from: £6.00
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)

Face To Face
5.  Face To Face by The Kinks
The list author says:
  "The Kinks change of direction is brilliant, and sunny afternoon is on here to."
£3.99   Used & New from: £2.56
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Up the Bracket
6.  Up the Bracket by The Libertines
The list author says:
  "Out of the two libertines album, this is the best. (Tip) Go to the babyshambles website and download petes solo recordings free! And of course buy this."
£6.99   Used & New from: £1.49
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (86 customer reviews)

The Creek Drank The Cradle
7.  The Creek Drank The Cradle by Iron & Wine
The list author says:
  "Sam Beam basic recordings make a great late night headphone listen. As well as much more."
£4.69   Used & New from: £3.48
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Pink Moon
8.  Pink Moon by Nick Drake
The list author says:
  "Nick Drake, people say he's depressing, but I can't here it, it's just beutiful and sparse."
£4.49   Used & New from: £2.98
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)

Soft Spot/a Beautiful Ep/Fill Me With Your Light
9.  Soft Spot/a Beautiful Ep/Fill Me With Your Light by Clem Snide
The list author says:
  "Clem Snide are the most underated band I know get this and fall in love."
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Bitter Honey
10.  Bitter Honey by Eef Barzelay
The list author says:
  "Eef, of Clem Snide's solo recordings."
£10.19   Used & New from: £5.24
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

The Late Great Daniel Johnston - Discovered Covered
11.  The Late Great Daniel Johnston - Discovered Covered by Daniel Johnston
The list author says:
  "The Perfect introduction to Daniel Johnston, a manic depressent with a great talent for writing rough catchy songs"
Used & New from: £8.46
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots
12.  Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips
The list author says:
  "Woah! And even better live."
£4.49   Used & New from: £0.21
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)

End of Amnesia
13.  End of Amnesia by M. Ward
The list author says:
  "M. Ward still hasn't hit the mark quite yet but until then this'll fill your head."
Used & New from: £10.00
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Rain Dogs
14.  Rain Dogs by Tom Waits
The list author says:
  "takes a few listens to get into, but you'll be hooked"
£5.77   Used & New from: £3.44
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

Violent Femmes + 11
15.  Violent Femmes + 11 by Violent Femmes
The list author says:
  "lock your favourite punk bands in a room with acoustic guitars, and you get this."
£8.99   Used & New from: £5.49
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Acoustic
16.  Acoustic by John Lennon
The list author says:
  "John's Songs stripped down to just and acoustic"
£9.67   Used & New from: £4.97
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Grace
17.  Grace by Jeff Buckley
The list author says:
  "Running out of things to say about everything but this is great."
£6.98   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (128 customer reviews)

Working For The Man
18.  Working For The Man by Tindersticks
The list author says:
  "This guy's voice is so deep it's just like a instrument."
£7.69   Used & New from: £5.29
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Land Of The Free
19.  Land Of The Free by Pennywise
The list author says:
  "Probably seems a bit out of place on this."
£9.90   Used & New from: £2.22
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Now the Day Is Over
20.  Now the Day Is Over by Innocence Mission
The list author says:
  "Great sound and the only female singer on the list"
£18.64   Used & New from: £4.49
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Natural Bridge
21.  Natural Bridge by Silver Jews
The list author says:
  "A pavement spin off, that has great lyrics"
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The Decline of British Sea Power
22.  The Decline of British Sea Power by British Sea Power
The list author says:
  "Some of the best indie rock at the moment"
£19.56   Used & New from: £1.97
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)

Funeral
23.  Funeral by Arcade Fire
The list author says:
  "Some of the best indie rock at the moment"
£6.69   Used & New from: £1.98
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (151 customer reviews)

I'm A Bird Now
24.  I'm A Bird Now by Antony and the Johnsons
The list author says:
  "voice kind like devandra with piano but different enough not to be to samey"
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Exile on Main Street
25.  Exile on Main Street by The Rolling Stones
The list author says:
  "The only  stones album one I listen to"
Used & New from: £1.92
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (122 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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