Most Under-rated albums

A Listmania! list by RiffRaff (Durban, South Africa)
 
Breaking Silence
1.  Breaking Silence by Janis Ian
The list author says:
  "The beginning of her 3rd peak, and her coming out album. Awesome instrumentation and powerful lyrics make this a splendidly underrated album.Best track : Tattoo."
Used & New from: £5.00
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Hearts and Bones
2.  Hearts and Bones by Paul Simon
The list author says:
  "Not a commercial success, but contains some of Simon's best melodies. Written in the aftermath of his divorce from Carrie Fischer "Hearts & Bones" may be Simon's best song ever."
£15.30   Used & New from: £4.56
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

The Bootleg Series, Vols. 1-3 : Rare And Unreleased, 1961-1991
3.  The Bootleg Series, Vols. 1-3 : Rare And Unreleased, 1961-1991 by Bob Dylan
The list author says:
  "The reason to pick this particular Dylan album is it has the only recorded version of "Blind Willie McTell", Dylan's unkown masterpiece."
Used & New from: £5.11
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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Catfish Rising
4.  Catfish Rising by Jethro Tull
The list author says:
  "This is Tull's most folky/blues album. Forget Aqualung! Try "Rocks on the Road" ."
£3.99   Used & New from: £3.49
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Famous Last Words
5.  Famous Last Words by Al Stewart
The list author says:
  "Never mind "The Year of the Cat" - the opening track "Feels Like" will stick in your head - beware!"
Used & New from: £3.28
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Catch Bull at Four
6.  Catch Bull at Four by Yusuf/Cat Stevens
The list author says:
  "This album never gets a look in, but has some of Cat Stevens' best work"
£5.48   Used & New from: £3.85
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Handful of Earth
7.  Handful of Earth by Dick Gaughan
The list author says:
  "Possibly the best folk album ever. With both rage and tenderness it doesn't get better than this."
£10.97   Used & New from: £7.98
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Arrival
8.  Arrival by ABBA
The list author says:
  "Now that is OK to admit you like Abba this is the album that got away !"
£4.99   Used & New from: £2.87
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Fleetwood Mac
9.  Fleetwood Mac by Fleetwood Mac
The list author says:
  "This came just  before "Rumours" and is often overlooked. Songs are as good and "Rhiannon" is the best they ever did !"
£5.29   Used & New from: £3.98
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Vulture Culture
10.  Vulture Culture by Alan Parsons Project
The list author says:
  "I like all APP stuff but this is the album that gets played the most."
Used & New from: £9.10
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Ancient Dust
11.  Ancient Dust by Edi Niederlander
The list author says:
  "It is a travesty that the world hasn't discovered Edi yet. If this doesn't move you I give up."
Used & New from: £14.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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4.5
12.  4.5 by Indigo Girls
The list author says:
  "Limited availability, but this compilation contains all the great IG songs in one place."
Used & New from: £0.94
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Ring Them Bells
13.  Ring Them Bells by Joan Baez
The list author says:
  "Live gig with Joan joining Janis Ian, Indigo Girls and lots more. Every song a winner !"
£8.89   Used & New from: £6.32
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Freedom & Rain
14.  Freedom & Rain by Oysterband
The list author says:
  "You don't need to be a folkie to enjoy this. Tabor's ballsy voice with Britain's most underrated band . Result : Spectacular !"
Used & New from: £9.99
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Schizophonia
15.  Schizophonia by Mike Batt
The list author says:
  "Worth it just for "Ride to Agadir" - and the rest is great too !"
Used & New from: £8.01

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Discovery
16.  Discovery by Mike Oldfield
The list author says:
  ""To France" and "The Lake" give this the edge over MO's other brilliant albums."
Used & New from: £12.99
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Sleep Walking
17.  Sleep Walking by Gerry Rafferty
The list author says:
  "Less commercially succesful, but this is the one to own."
Used & New from: £124.99
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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London Town
18.  London Town by Paul McCartney
The list author says:
  "McCartney can vary, but this album grows on you the more you play it."
Used & New from: £8.74
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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The Roches
19.  The Roches by The Roches
The list author says:
  "These harmonies are fantastic, but not for the faint hearted. Try it if you dare."
Used & New from: £10.00
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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The Long Black Veil
20.  The Long Black Veil by The Chieftains
The list author says:
  "The Chieftains team up with - well, almost everybody from Sting to the Rolling Stones. Awesome crossover music !"
£3.97   Used & New from: £1.51
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Crisis? What Crisis?
21.  Crisis? What Crisis? by Supertramp
The list author says:
  "Despite popular opinion this is better than "Breakfast in America". Less commercial, but better for it !"
£6.43   Used & New from: £2.75
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Closing Time
22.  Closing Time by Tom Waits
The list author says:
  "Tom Waits first album before he began to lose his blues/folk beginnings. Its all one way from here to Swordfishtrombones."
£4.17   Used & New from: £2.49
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

No Guru No Method No Teacher
23.  No Guru No Method No Teacher by Van Morrison
The list author says:
  "Van is far more accessible on this album than some others. Beautiful."
£21.20   Used & New from: £2.87
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

The Who By Numbers
24.  The Who By Numbers by The Who
The list author says:
  "This is the Who's most acoustic album, none of the grand rock opera, just some of their most overlooked great songs ."
£5.49   Used & New from: £2.74
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

10,000 Maniacs: MTV Unplugged
25.  10,000 Maniacs: MTV Unplugged by 10,000 Maniacs
The list author says:
  "Once you've heard them unplugged, you'll never want to go back again."
£2.79   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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