Music From My School Days (76-81)

A Listmania! list by Simon J. Hill "goosehillmusic" (England)
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All Mod Cons
1.  All Mod Cons by The Jam
The list author says:
  "Whenever I hear The Jam I get transported back to school in an instant, Paul Weller is extremely good at descriptive songwriting. 'Tubestation' is a classic of this genre (1978)"
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The Specials
2.  The Specials by The Specials
The list author says:
  "A new exciting sound at the time, still sounds great today although it still infuriates me that 'Gangsters' was not included on this set. (1979)"
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Replicas
3.  Replicas by Gary Numan
The list author says:
  "Set iconic standards and still referred to as the 'godfather' of electronic pop, 'Are Friends Electric?' broke the mould of the 3 minute single. This also contains the superb 'Down In The Park' (1979)"
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Dare
4.  Dare by Human League
The list author says:
  "This release was inspired, recently passed its 25th Anniversay and still sounds fresh today, 'Dont You Want Me?' 'Love Action' and my fave ' The Sound Of The Crowd' are all included. (1981)"
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A Farewell To Kings
5.  A Farewell To Kings by Rush
The list author says:
  "Rush had a knack of sounding like an orchestra! There's only the three of them. This contains in my opinion their best peice of work 'Xanadu' (1977)"
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The Wall
6.  The Wall by Pink Floyd
The list author says:
  "There are so many highlights on this album, brings back great memories of evenings at Youth Club sat around in fields listening and chilling out to Roger's rant about life. Timeless. (1979)"
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Great Rock N Roll Swindle
7.  Great Rock N Roll Swindle by Sex Pistols
The list author says:
  "Forever enshrouded in controversy, thank God for the Pistols, they woke the music industry up and paved the way for The Clash and 100 others. I particularly liked the Ronnie Biggs tunes on this.(1978)"
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One Step Beyond
8.  One Step Beyond by Madness
The list author says:
  "Madness seemed to sum up the feelings of teenage angst with tracks such as 'Baggy Trousers' 'Embarrassment' 'House Of Fun' and my favourite 'My Girl' from this release. (1979)"
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Deepest Purple
9.  Deepest Purple by Deep Purple
The list author says:
  "There was a renewed interest in classic rock during my stint at senior school, this was never off the Fifth form room turntable! 'Child In Time' in particular. (1980)"
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Inflammable Material
10.  Inflammable Material by Stiff Little Fingers
The list author says:
  "'Alternative Ulster' still sends shivers up my spine whenever its played, it has to be one of the best punk anthems ever recorded? (1979)"
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Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables
11.  Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables by Dead Kennedys
The list author says:
  "First heard this on the John Peel Show, where else?! Jello Biafra was definately not of this planet, inspired songs including the superb 'Holidays In Cambodia' (1980)"
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Rumours
12.  Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
The list author says:
  "Not much else you can say about this that has not already been said, Stevie Nicks and Christine McVie brought a different quality to their songwriting. Just Excellent. (1977)"
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Future Shock
13.  Future Shock by Ian Gillan
The list author says:
  "I was a huge fan of Gillan at school, Their 3rd UK release with the best line up of Gillan,Towns,McCoy,Torme,Underwood were an extremely tight outfit that wrote some great rock songs.(1981)"
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The Fine Art of Surfacing
14.  The Fine Art of Surfacing by Boomtown Rats
The list author says:
  "Back when Bob was just an angry Irish man! This is obviously noted for 'I Dont Like Mondays' Bob in Springsteenesque writing mode, 'Diamond Smiles' and 'Someone Looking At You' are also great. (1979)"
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I Am
15.  I Am by Earth Wind & Fire
The list author says:
  "Loved the sound of this, especially 'Star' which still sounds great on todays music systems. 'In The Stone' should have been a single. They dont make them like this anymore! (1979)"
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Outlandos D'Amour
16.  Outlandos D'Amour by The Police
The list author says:
  "Reggae and Punk fused together, who would have thought that would work?, The first of The Police's 5 albums is an absolute classic. 'Roxanne''So Lonely' & 'I Cant Stand Losing You' included. (1978)"
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Out of the Blue
17.  Out of the Blue by E.L.O.
The list author says:
  "Released in the middle of the upsurge in Punk, Jeff Lynne comes up with this gem which includes 'Mr Blue Sky' which virtually sums up my childhood everytime I hear it!. (1977)"
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Iron Maiden: Remastered
18.  Iron Maiden: Remastered by Iron Maiden
The list author says:
  "Iron Maiden were good before Bruce, Paul Di'anno's gritty vocals was just the right tonic for Thatchers England especially as they bumped her off on the cover of 'Sanctuary'! (1980)"
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Highway To Hell
19.  Highway To Hell by AC/DC
The list author says:
  "Sadly Bon Scotts last album, but what a cracker!, 'Touch Too Much' graced the youth club stereo so many times. This also includes the brilliant 'Walk All Over You'. (1979)"
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The Very Best Of
20.  The Very Best Of by Stray Cats
The list author says:
  "We went through every genre of music, this was early 80's rockabilly which was just great, 'Stray Cat Strut' being my favourite.(1980)"
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Special Brew - The Platinum Collection
21.  Special Brew - The Platinum Collection by Bad Manners
The list author says:
  "Classic ska, 'Special Brew' always reminds me of a girl I used to know! Hope all is well with you Debs! (1980)"
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Rattus Norvegicus: IV
22.  Rattus Norvegicus: IV by Stranglers
The list author says:
  "Debut release and never bettered, this has all the classics 'Peaches' 'Hangin Around' 'Get A Grip' and 'Down In The Sewer' quite literally a stunner! (1977)"
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The Platinum Collection
23.  The Platinum Collection by Matchbox
The list author says:
  "Darts were the first live act I saw in May '76 and they were superb, made a lasting impression on me, not to eat your socks! You had to be there. (1976)"
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City to City
24.  City to City by Gerry Rafferty
The list author says:
  "'Baker Street' what a song!, still love it today. How on earth this single didn't get to No.1 is beyond me. (1978)"
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Moonflower
25.  Moonflower by Santana
The list author says:
  "This was my introduction to Santana, a great live set with all the classics in there, 'Let The Children Play' being my favourite. (1977)"
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Last updated: 20/03/2008
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