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Inspirational and essential albums in my life
A Listmania! list by A. P. Varcoe "Amyas" (San Francisco, CA)

1. Slow Riot for New Zero Kanada by Godspeed You! Black Emperor

The list author says:
	"Soaring, soothing, bludgeoning and cathartic. Simply stunning."

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2. Siamese Dream by Smashing Pumpkins

The list author says:
	"Great voice, revelatory guitar work and some of the best rock songs ever written."

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3. Ladies & Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space by Spiritualized

The list author says:
	"Charts the peaks and troughs of life, love and easing the pain through pharmaceuticals."

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4. Daydream Nation by Sonic Youth

The list author says:
	"A masterpiece now as it was when released. One of the most original and striking albums ever released, yet it still rocks in all the right ways."

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5. Songs For The Deaf by Queens Of The Stone Age

The list author says:
	"Fun and hook-laden, but with a dark side and devastating rock grooves."

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6. Sky Valley by Kyuss

The list author says:
	"Heavy, clever and unashamedly rock'n'roll."

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7. Sigur Ros - Agaetis Byrjun by Sigur R�s

The list author says:
	"From the moment the vocals and bowed guitar kick in, you know you've never heard anything like this in your life before."

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8. The Boatman's Call by Nick Cave

The list author says:
	"Piano-led melancholia, and some of the most lovely songs recorded."

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9. Surf's Up by David Thomas

The list author says:
	"The 'black coffee dawn' sound of a maverick, whose nostalgic lyrics coupled with his off-kilter voice make this compelling listening."

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10. The Heart Of Saturday Night by Tom Waits

The list author says:
	"Jazz shuffles and woozy late-night recitations from the self-crowned king of the streets."

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11. Mud Slide Slim And The Blue Horizon by James Taylor

The list author says:
	"Contains some of my favourite songs. Simple as that."

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12. Mystery White Boy by Jeff Buckley

The list author says:
	"A tragic genius's legacy, reinforcing and building on 'Grace's foundation. You can only sit back and marvel."

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13. Come On Die Young by Mogwai

The list author says:
	"Grown up and now with a vocabulary to articulate their focused emotion. Calculated and inspiringly powerful"

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14. Can't Buy A Thrill by Steely Dan

The list author says:
	"Uncool. Geeky. Unremittingly brilliant musicianship, songs and the platform for Fegan and Becker's genius."

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15. Beautiful Freak by Eels

The list author says:
	"One of the most clued-up and wise indie rock albums released. Pop sensibilities with a truly individual style."

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16. The Texas Jerusalem Crossroad by Lift to Experience

The list author says:
	"Hellfire, brimstone, the apocalypse and melody from Texas. Tortured souls battle with the inexorable force of God over a background of squalling guitar. Awesome."

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17. Blue Valentine by Tom Waits

The list author says:
	"Transition period Waits, with jazz shuffle and vaudeville brass fighting over possession of his soul. In 'Kentucky Avenue' he has the song that could reduce any grown man to tears."