Life-Changing Stuff...

A Listmania! list by Brian Tenkins (Glasgow, Scotland)
 
Presents Author Unknown
1.  Presents Author Unknown by Jason Falkner
The list author says:
  "Possibly the greatest collection of Songs ever - Falkner is a genius"
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On My Way Down
2.  On My Way Down by Span
The list author says:
  "Very rarely a band emerges from nowhere (Norway in this case) and deserves the recognition of Span. In just 3 mins they encaptulate all that is and has been great about rock n roll. One 2 watch!"
Used & New from: £0.86
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Toys In The Attic
3.  Toys In The Attic by Aerosmith
The list author says:
  "Maybe their only great album start to finish...legendary stuff"
£2.99   Used & New from: £1.24
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

The Soft Bulletin
4.  The Soft Bulletin by The Flaming Lips
The list author says:
  "In equal parts Prog & Electro. It's the magical collision of Yes & Sonic Youth that makes Flaming Lips so special - by far their best album"
£4.67   Used & New from: £0.18
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)

Endtroducing.....
5.  Endtroducing..... by DJ Shadow
The list author says:
  "A landmark - what more can you say. A shame all he's done since has been poor in comparison"
£5.77   Used & New from: £0.81
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)

Sunflower/Surf's Up
6.  Sunflower/Surf's Up by The Beach Boys
The list author says:
  "A double CD set of the 2 most melodic albums ever made. Sickly sweet, but they do absolutely everything you want them to and eclipse Pet Sounds in the process"
£5.05   Used & New from: £2.95
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)

Outside The Simian Flock
7.  Outside The Simian Flock by Millionaire
The list author says:
  "An undiscovered Gem from Belgium. How this record was overlooked I'll never know - Thurston Moore Meets Nine Inch Nails. It's hardcore in it's own abstract world."
£10.45   Used & New from: £2.73
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Worship And Tribute
8.  Worship And Tribute by Glassjaw
The list author says:
  "Hard, Brutal and Unforgiving / Wonderful."
£8.87   Used & New from: £1.89
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

Where Happiness Lives E.P.
9.  Where Happiness Lives E.P. by Magnet
The list author says:
  "Even Johansen is the greatest underground songwriter of this generation. Tom Waits, Tim Hardin, Nick Drake with a penchant for eccentricity - Buy this EP. It's beautiful"
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Between the Bridges
10.  Between the Bridges by Sloan
The list author says:
  "Try crossing The Who, Rumours-era Fleetwood Mac with Kiss and you come close to Sloan - unique. Touring USA with The Strokes in 02. Should be as big as them by now!"
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In Color
11.  In Color by Cheap Trick
The list author says:
  "Seem to be every band's favourite band. No wonder why. Check out the simplistic rock n roll here. "Hello There Ladies & Gentlemen...are you ready to Rock" I mean come on - who needs more???"
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No.1 Record/Radio City
12.  No.1 Record/Radio City by Big Star
The list author says:
  "Big Star - fighting for space with Jason Falkner as the greatest songwriters of all time perhaps? I mean I love The Beatles & The Stones as much as the next man - but this is the 'real' magic."
Used & New from: £5.18
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Songs For The Deaf
13.  Songs For The Deaf by Queens Of The Stone Age
The list author says:
  "This is the best Rock album of the 70's/80's/90's & 00's and probably will not be bettered in the next 7 years so will remain that way - perfect"
£5.51   Used & New from: £1.04
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (110 customer reviews)

Grand Prix
14.  Grand Prix by Teenage Fanclub
The list author says:
  "Simple, Careful and Calculated. Teenage Fanclub deserve their space in music history. They'll be looked back on as one of the most important bands of our generation in 20 years of that i'm sure"
£5.47   Used & New from: £1.88
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Combat Rock
15.  Combat Rock by The Clash
The list author says:
  "Many like their punk years more? This is the one for me. More experimental and adventurous than London Calling and will the classic Go Straight To Hell Boy - you can hear the 'reality'. Great stuff"
£4.49   Used & New from: £1.84
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

The Shape of Punk to Come
16.  The Shape of Punk to Come by Refused
The list author says:
  "The hardest, coolest and most important underground band of the 1990's. This album is mind blowing from start to finish"
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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Frosting On The Beater
17.  Frosting On The Beater by Posies
The list author says:
  "Frosting on The Beater may not have sold like Nevermind, but it should have done - by a long shot the greatest album to come from Grunge. And not a noble message in sight - just musical excellence."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Let Go
18.  Let Go by Nada Surf
The list author says:
  "When I heard last year that Heavenly had signed Nada Surf (previously substandard Grungers) I was shocked  - Then I heard the record. Neil Young, Brian Wilson - please retire. Nada Surf have arrived."
£4.49   Used & New from: £2.69
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Odelay
19.  Odelay by Beck
The list author says:
  "How do you choose just one Beck album? Seachange is also one of the finest albums of the last 10 years, but Odelay is a true landmark. Cut n Paste Rock n Rollover."
£4.69   Used & New from: £0.98
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

The Ideal Crash
20.  The Ideal Crash by Deus
The list author says:
  "dEUS as the write it....odd balls who after oddballing their way through 2 albums suddenly pulled out of the bag one of the most intense albums of all time. The Ideal Crash is loud, angular and 5*"
£5.59   Used & New from: £1.79
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Do the Collapse
21.  Do the Collapse by Guided by Voices
The list author says:
  "GBV have released literally 25 albums in 15 years? The law of averages says one of them will be amazing. It is - challenging, hard edged, melodic, poetic and Produced by The Cars Ric Ocasek.. Buy It!"
£8.02   Used & New from: £0.86
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Relationship of Command (Bonus Tracks)
22.  Relationship of Command (Bonus Tracks) by At the Drive-In
The list author says:
  "Another landmark. A shame they split and rubbish like Hundred Reasons followed to lower the bar. ATD-I and Glassjaw have it Right. Legendary"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (87 customer reviews)

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Last updated: 18/01/2003
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