My 20 favourite records

A Listmania! list by DG (UK)
 
Music Has the Right to Children
1.  Music Has the Right to Children by Boards Of Canada
The list author says:
  "Beautiful minimal music, nothing unnecessary."
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Jimmywine Majestic
2.  Jimmywine Majestic by Red Red Meat
The list author says:
  "Great Chicago band unfortunately now defunct. Brilliantly loose guitar playing."
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Bunny Gets Paid
3.  Bunny Gets Paid by Red Red Meat
The list author says:
  "Red Red Meat again. This one's a bit mellower. It's my favourite Christmas album!"
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Pigeonhead
4.  Pigeonhead by Pigeonhed
The list author says:
  "Ace album by Shawn Smith and Steve Fisk. Weird mixture of dance and guitar stuff with Shawn's beautiful vocals layered on top."
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Bleach
5.  Bleach by Nirvana
The list author says:
  "A classic. Made for 600 bucks, it sounds like a band with passion. Brilliantly noisy."
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Northern Electric
6.  Northern Electric by Cruiser
The list author says:
  "My friends are in this band. Ace Scottish electro-pop with a Jimmy Shand sample. What more do you need?"
£14.81   Used & New from: £0.01

Kid A
7.  Kid A by Radiohead
The list author says:
  "Radiohead's greatest. The drums on Morning Bell are simple but perfect."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (413 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

Lifeforms
8.  Lifeforms by Future Sound of London
The list author says:
  "Lovely ambient music. Full of splurges and gurgles. Great artwork too."
£7.00   Used & New from: £0.58
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

Washing Machine
9.  Washing Machine by Sonic Youth
The list author says:
  "The Sonics! Thurston and co. make joyous noisy pop music. The Diamond Sea is a great track, 18 mins of guitar noise."
£6.50   Used & New from: £2.24
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Daydream Nation
10.  Daydream Nation by Sonic Youth
The list author says:
  "The greatest Sonics album. I can't believe these guys were doing this in 1988 when we were listening to metal!"
£4.99   Used & New from: £2.48
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk [Extra tracks]
11.  Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk [Extra tracks] by Jeff Buckley
The list author says:
  "I put this in instead of Grace. An insight into how the man made records. Frustratingly beautiful. He should have lived!"
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Vespertine Ltd Cd
12.  Vespertine Ltd Cd by Björk
The list author says:
  "Too good. Check out the chorus on track three for a vision of heaven."
£5.92   Used & New from: £2.08
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

The Middle Of Nowhere
13.  The Middle Of Nowhere by Orbital
The list author says:
  "Take your pick with Orbital, all great records. If you get the chance to see them live, go!"
£5.47   Used & New from: £2.48
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Rage Against The Machine
14.  Rage Against The Machine by Rage Against The Machine
The list author says:
  "I'm old enough to remember this first time around. The nu-metal kids can't hold a candle to this!"
£4.49   Used & New from: £0.89
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (141 customer reviews)

Ritual De Lo Habitual
15.  Ritual De Lo Habitual by Jane's Addiction
The list author says:
  "The second half of this album is awesome. The first half's alright as well!"
£4.69   Used & New from: £0.49
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Loveless
16.  Loveless by My Bloody Valentine
The list author says:
  "Lush noise record that nearly bankrupted Creation records.  A masterpiece."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (94 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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Edc
17.  Edc by Satchel
The list author says:
  "Another band featuring Shawn Smith. A bit more guitar based this time but still very tasty."
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O Brother, Where Art Thou?
18.  O Brother, Where Art Thou? by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "An excellent soundtrack from an excellent film.  Makes y'all wanna dance."
£5.77   Used & New from: £2.77
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

Standards
19.  Standards by Tortoise
The list author says:
  "Another Chicago band. Jazz influenced weirdo rock, lots of mental beats. Check it out."
£8.42   Used & New from: £1.88
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven
20.  Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven by Godspeed You! Black Emperor
The list author says:
  "Oh yes! One of the most musically dynamic bands I've heard. Instrumental as well with loads of guitars, violins, cellos, timpanis..."
£14.29   Used & New from: £9.00
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)

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