My Favourite Acoustic/Folk Albums

A Listmania! list by Galileo "Mr R J McClennan" (Sheffield, England)
 
Castaways And Cutouts
1.  Castaways And Cutouts by The Decemberists
The list author says:
  "My favourite band. To me this is their best album but that shouldn't put you off listening to all of their music, new or old."
£11.02   Used & New from: £9.43
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

The Shepherd's Dog
2.  The Shepherd's Dog by Iron & Wine
The list author says:
  "Another amazing album from Sam Beam."
£11.40   Used & New from: £9.97
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

In Our Nature
3.  In Our Nature by José González
The list author says:
  "Well known for amazing cover of "Teardrop" by Massive Attack but a superb all-round album to boot."
£3.50   Used & New from: £2.17
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

We Were Here
4.  We Were Here by Joshua Radin
The list author says:
  "Scrubs fans will have heard the brilliant track "Winter" before and the rest of the album continues in the same vein. Includes excellent cover of "Only You" originally by Yazoo."
£5.69   Used & New from: £3.97
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Some Mad Hope
5.  Some Mad Hope by Matt Nathanson
The list author says:
  "Superb album including the wonderful "Detroit Waves"."
£10.97   Used & New from: £8.29
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

IF SONGS COULD BE HE
6.  IF SONGS COULD BE HE by Rosie Thomas
The list author says:
  "Beautifully crafted and wonderfully touching. A soft, delicate voice which invokes such summery emotions."
£16.31   Used & New from: £5.72
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Say I Am You
7.  Say I Am You by The Weepies
The list author says:
  "Well-crafted and infectious album ranging from folk-pop to country, something for all acoustic music lovers."
£9.66   Used & New from: £5.91
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

in our bedrooms, after the war
8.  in our bedrooms, after the war by Stars
The list author says:
  "Ok, so its not really acoustic but a deep, soulful album that many acoustic fans will fully appreciate."
£7.99   Used & New from: £2.98
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Wincing The Night Away
9.  Wincing The Night Away by The Shins
The list author says:
  "Again, not specifically acoustic but indiepop darlings The Shins' vocalist James Mercer has a voice suited perfectly to folk music."
£5.77   Used & New from: £2.94
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)

O
10.  O by Damien Rice
The list author says:
  "The incredible debut album from Damien Rice and my personal preference to the also wonderful 9, this album ticks all of the boxes for great acoustic music."
£4.97   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (201 customer reviews)

Who You Are
11.  Who You Are by Cary Brothers
The list author says:
  "First full album veers slightly from the more acoustic laden EPs but loses none of the passion."
£15.64   Used & New from: £2.81
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Stop All the World
12.  Stop All the World by Howie Day
The list author says:
  "Again, Scrubs fans will have heard some of Howie Day's songs before and this is a great chance for everyone else to do the same. Classy album."
Used & New from: £4.03
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Chariot
13.  Chariot by Gavin DeGraw
The list author says:
  "Anyone who hasn't heard of Gavin DeGraw is sorely missing out. A definite one to own."
£5.47   Used & New from: £3.98
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)

Cassadaga
14.  Cassadaga by Bright Eyes
The list author says:
  "Most recent album of Conor Oberst's collection. Another treat for all."
£5.28   Used & New from: £1.49
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

The Collection
15.  The Collection by Simon & Garfunkel
The list author says:
  "Leaving out the classics would be a crime so here is the newest release of Simon & Garfunkel's collection. This contains all of the favourites and many lesser known greats also."
£12.99   Used & New from: £8.99
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

Those Who Tell the Truth
16.  Those Who Tell the Truth by Explosions in the Sky
The list author says:
  "Not so much acoustic but wonderful folk instrumentals that need no words."
£9.67   Used & New from: £7.48
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Man at Work
17.  Man at Work by Colin Hay
The list author says:
  "One of many wonderful solo albums from the lead singer of Men At Work, this one containing the single "Overkill"."
£8.49   Used & New from: £5.28
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Greatest Hits : Shining Like A National Guitar
18.  Greatest Hits : Shining Like A National Guitar by Paul Simon
The list author says:
  "Greatest Hits album of Paul Simon alone includes many favourites."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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The Best of Art Garfunkel
19.  The Best of Art Garfunkel by Art Garfunkel
The list author says:
  "Again, a selection of hits, this time from the other half of Simon & Garfunkel."
£3.89   Used & New from: £1.62
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Pink Moon
20.  Pink Moon by Nick Drake
The list author says:
  "Amazing album from the man who has influenced anyone and everyone throughout the acoustic music world."
£4.49   Used & New from: £1.78
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)

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Last updated: 10/03/2008
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