My Top 20 Albums of the Decade

A Listmania! list by J. L. Harbottle
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In Rainbows
1.  In Rainbows by Radiohead
The list author says:
  "The third best album from the greatest band in the world also happens to the best album of the decade"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (141 customer reviews)

Illinoise
2.  Illinoise by Sufjan Stevens
The list author says:
  "Gorgeous and compelling ode to the state of Illinois that is like nothing else you will ever hear"
£8.99   Used & New from: £4.17
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)

I'M Wide Awake It'S Morning
3.  I'M Wide Awake It'S Morning by Bright Eyes
The list author says:
  "Intimate acoustic album from Bright Eyes that always sends shivers up my spine"
Used & New from: £6.00
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)

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Songs For The Deaf
4.  Songs For The Deaf by Queens Of The Stone Age
The list author says:
  "A muscular, intelligent milestone in rock, Dave Grohl has a John Bonham-esque presence behind the drums."
£5.50   Used & New from: £1.94
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (110 customer reviews)

Gold
5.  Gold by Ryan Adams
The list author says:
  "Classic rock from Ryan Adams, all the songs sound instantly familiar and enjoyable. I could listen to this over and over and never get bored."
£4.49   Used & New from: £0.73
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews)

Love And Theft
6.  Love And Theft by Bob Dylan
The list author says:
  "After the brilliant and moody Time Out Of Mind, Bob Dylan strikes again with this exquisite collection of songs, which includes some of the best work he's ever produced."
£5.37   Used & New from: £1.97
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

Wilco (the album)
7.  Wilco (the album) by Wilco
The list author says:
  "Wilco going back to their country roots and in doing so, creating their best album yet"
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Magic
8.  Magic by Bruce Springsteen
The list author says:
  "The Boss on top form again with a blistering rock album about the war in Iraq"
£7.00   Used & New from: £2.80
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (136 customer reviews)

Boys And Girls In America
9.  Boys And Girls In America by The Hold Steady
The list author says:
  "The best bar band in the world and so much more than that, Boys and Girls in America reminisces on drugs, booze, girls and youth and is an absolute riot!"
£7.47   Used & New from: £1.99
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

Modern Times
10.  Modern Times by Bob Dylan
The list author says:
  "Incase his previous two albums didn't persuade you of this fact, Modern Times confirms Bob Dylan as the coolest man in music."
£5.39   Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)

Funeral
11.  Funeral by Arcade Fire
The list author says:
  "One of the best bands to come out of the decade, Funeral roars with intensity"
£6.69   Used & New from: £1.98
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (151 customer reviews)

Kid A
12.  Kid A by Radiohead
The list author says:
  "Radiohead make a U turn towards ambience and electronica at the start of the century and their sheer brilliance and musical prowess pulls it off."
£5.47   Used & New from: £0.79
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (413 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

Demon Days
13.  Demon Days by Gorillaz
The list author says:
  "A devilishly fun and inventive album from Damon Album and his monkey friends"
£3.99   Used & New from: £0.12
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (85 customer reviews)

Elephant
14.  Elephant by The White Stripes
The list author says:
  "The duos best album, and one of the finest rock records you will ever hear"
£6.29   Used & New from: £1.41
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (149 customer reviews)

Fits
15.  Fits by White Denim
The list author says:
  "Erratic rock from one of the most exciting bands to emerge in years; it sounds like the best jam session in the world"
£5.79   Used & New from: £5.25
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

For Emma Forever Ago
16.  For Emma Forever Ago by Bon Iver
The list author says:
  "Beautiful rustic songs recorded in a remote log cabin about love and loss and moving on. It's impossible not to be moved by this album"
£6.99   Used & New from: £5.72
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (97 customer reviews)

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
17.  Yankee Hotel Foxtrot by Wilco
The list author says:
  "Wilco move into darker, more experimental territory here, but with stunning results"
£9.79   Used & New from: £3.62
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Marshall Mathers LP
18.  The Marshall Mathers LP by Eminem
The list author says:
  "Perhaps the most influential rap album of all time, it's also Eminems most consistent record."
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.92
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (229 customer reviews)

Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
19.  Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus by Nick Cave
The list author says:
  "My favourite double album of the decade, Nick Caves voice is as menacing as ever, and those lyrics are mind blowing"
£8.04   Used & New from: £4.14
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

Raising Sand
20.  Raising Sand by Robert Plant
The list author says:
  "Packed with gorgeous songs, a fantastic folk album"
£7.72   Used & New from: £1.10
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (148 customer reviews)

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