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A Listmania! list by Mr. R. Quipp "richquipp" (Croydon)
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London Calling
1.  London Calling by The Clash
The list author says:
  "The most complete, interesting, timeless album I can think of."
£5.17   Used & New from: £1.98
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (77 customer reviews)

Hatful Of Hollow
2.  Hatful Of Hollow by The Smiths
The list author says:
  "This album may well change your life. I'm pretty sure it did mine."
Used & New from: £2.61
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Songs of Faith and Devotion
3.  Songs of Faith and Devotion by Depeche Mode
The list author says:
  "Another near perfect album. Their finest hour."
£5.50   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

Pretty Hate Machine
4.  Pretty Hate Machine by Nine Inch Nails
The list author says:
  "Superb debut album. Mr Reznor seemed to go off in a different direction after this album. I don't blame him for not trying to better it on it's own terms."
£6.65   Used & New from: £1.98
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

Seventeen Seconds
5.  Seventeen Seconds by The Cure
The list author says:
  "It's a short album but it's got great depth. Best enjoyed loud, in low lighting, on your own."
Used & New from: £3.34
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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Drawn to the Deep End
6.  Drawn to the Deep End by Mustain Gene
The list author says:
  "Gene's best effort. Full of great tracks. Raw, tender, aggressive and intelligent all at the same time."
Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Heart And Soul Box Set
7.  Heart And Soul Box Set by Joy Division
The list author says:
  "Every track is intense. Seemingly simple yet powerfully atmospheric."
£20.44   Used & New from: £15.45
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Your Arsenal
8.  Your Arsenal by Morrissey
The list author says:
  "In my opinion the best CD from Morrissey's body of solo work. Favorite track has to be 'Tomorrow'"
£7.27   Used & New from: £0.54
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Thunder and Consolation
9.  Thunder and Consolation by New Model Army
The list author says:
  "New Model Army were the best at this type of music. Then 'The Levellers' came along and ruined it."
Used & New from: £1.53
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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Scott 4
10.  Scott 4 by Scott Walker
The list author says:
  "Can't really choose the best from Scott's four masterpieces. I listen to this one the most so it goes on the list."
£5.77   Used & New from: £3.18
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

Brave
11.  Brave by Marillion
The list author says:
  "The best concept album of all time. So much going on in the background that it will take years for the surprises to run out."
£7.80   Used & New from: £6.51
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

Sound Affects
12.  Sound Affects by The Jam
The list author says:
  "Paul Weller's masterpiece. Forget his solo stuff and the Style Council. He peaked here."
£3.77   Used & New from: £1.37
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

Dusk
13.  Dusk by The The
The list author says:
  "Johnny Marr strikes gold again. Discover The The and wonder why Matt Johnson isn't hailed as a genius."
Used & New from: £4.19
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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Jehovahkill
14.  Jehovahkill by Julian Cope
The list author says:
  "My favorite Julian Cope album. Nice laid-back CD on which he manages to keep the quirky silliness down to a minimum."
Used & New from: £3.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Danzig Vol.2: Lucifuge
15.  Danzig Vol.2: Lucifuge by Danzig
The list author says:
  "Dark, moody, blusey. The only Danzig album I can still listen to without cringing. Sounds like a cross between Jim Morrison, Elvis and HP Lovecraft!"
£13.02   Used & New from: £2.49
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Paper Monsters
16.  Paper Monsters by Dave Gahan
The list author says:
  "Dave Gahan comes back from the abyss and proves that he could have done it without Martin Gore after all."
£3.99   Used & New from: £2.69
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

The Essential Leonard Cohen
17.  The Essential Leonard Cohen by Leonard Cohen
The list author says:
  "A poet and a musician in equal parts. Most artisits struggle to match him in either respect. I can't think of any that do."
£7.89   Used & New from: £5.98
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)

Spirit of Eden: Remastered
18.  Spirit of Eden: Remastered by Talk Talk
The list author says:
  "Close your eyes. Switch off your phone. Listen."
£14.33   Used & New from: £5.78
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)

Walkin'
19.  Walkin' by Miles Davis
The list author says:
  "After I heard the title track I decided that I liked jazz. Every Miles Davis album is sufficiently different from the next to make you want to collect them all."
Used & New from: £4.56

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Lemonjelly.ky
20.  Lemonjelly.ky by Lemon Jelly
The list author says:
  "Ahhh. If you've read this far down my list you could be forgiven for thinking that I'm a miserable git. This album is for the times when you need a break from introspection. Put it on and smile again."
Used & New from: £9.39
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)

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Sticky Fingers
21.  Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones
The list author says:
  "A classic. Most people pretend to like 'Exile on Main Street' best. This is more accessible and immediate."
Used & New from: £2.00
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

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Ocean Rain
22.  Ocean Rain by Echo & The Bunnymen
The list author says:
  "Ian McCulloch and Will Sargeant never came close to capturing the magic created on this album again."
£5.44   Used & New from: £2.98
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Autumn Stone: Remastered
23.  The Autumn Stone: Remastered by The Small Faces
The list author says:
  "Steve Marriott's voice in all it's glory. There are lots of Small Faces compliations out there. This one has the best selection."
Used & New from: £4.72
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Five Leaves Left
24.  Five Leaves Left by Nick Drake
The list author says:
  "A subtle, mellow masterpiece. If you buy this I bet you'll end up getting all of his back catalogue."
£5.82   Used & New from: £2.45
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)

Jurassic Shift
25.  Jurassic Shift by Ozric Tentacles
The list author says:
  "Expansive. Warm. Transcendental."
Used & New from: £2.62
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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