Obscure but Brilliant Albums

A Listmania! list by Vinyl Villain (Mars)
 
Obscured By Clouds
1.  Obscured By Clouds by Pink Floyd
The list author says:
  "Awesome - a  massively underrated / overlooked gem."
£6.00   Used & New from: £4.12
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

Mirador
2.  Mirador by Tarnation
The list author says:
  "Tarantino-esque in scope and sound and THAT voice - incredible!"
Used & New from: £3.09
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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FIRE
3.  FIRE by Low
The list author says:
  "Laser Beam floors me every time."
£15.00   Used & New from: £3.68
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Paris 1919
4.  Paris 1919 by John Cale
The list author says:
  "The best orchestral rock record ever recorded - Hanky Panky Know-How is glorious."
£3.99   Used & New from: £2.65
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Safety In Movement
5.  Safety In Movement by Richard Haswell
The list author says:
  "His finest album to date, haunting folk melodies with epic anthems, krautrock grooves, moody soundscapes and searing guitars. A classic."
£9.79   Used & New from: £6.95

Six
6.  Six by Mansun
The list author says:
  "An overlooked 90s classic - ludicrously ambitious and impossible to pigeonhole."
£5.65   Used & New from: £0.97
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)

Born Sandy Devotional
7.  Born Sandy Devotional by The Triffids
The list author says:
  "Widescreen epic from one of the best bands of the 80s."
£11.30   Used & New from: £6.47
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Good Old Boys (Deluxe)
8.  Good Old Boys (Deluxe) by Randy Newman
The list author says:
  "His finest hour - Guilty is astounding."
£7.00   Used & New from: £6.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Songs Of Experience
9.  Songs Of Experience by David Axelrod
The list author says:
  "A genius to those in the know..."
£8.51   Used & New from: £3.46
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Tigermilk
10.  Tigermilk by Belle & Sebastian
The list author says:
  "My favourite B+S album- recorded on a small budget."
£7.93   Used & New from: £2.09
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

American Gothic
11.  American Gothic by David Ackles
The list author says:
  "An overlooked classic - almost as good as his self-titled debut which is one of the greatest albums ever made."
Used & New from: £22.95
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Chelsea Girl
12.  Chelsea Girl by Nico
The list author says:
  "As soon as you hear Fairest of the Seasons you'll be hooked!"
£4.99   Used & New from: £3.70
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Once I Was
13.  Once I Was by Tim Buckley
The list author says:
  "Fantastic radio sessions from Buckley snr, especially the title track, the definitive version."
Used & New from: £2.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Mythical Kings and Iguanas/Reflections In a Mud Puddle
14.  Mythical Kings and Iguanas/Reflections In a Mud Puddle by Dory Previn
The list author says:
  "Both albums are lyrically astounding - a genius in her own right."
£9.77   Used & New from: £8.35
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

A New Black Poet: Small Talk At 125th And Lenox
15.  A New Black Poet: Small Talk At 125th And Lenox by Gil Scott-Heron
The list author says:
  "Not many albums could grip you with just spoken words and some bongos but this one is riveting, signalling to the world that a major talent had emerged."
Used & New from: £48.73

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Timepeace
16.  Timepeace by Terry Callier
The list author says:
  "Covers all the jazz, soul and folk bases while remaining utterly unique - a singular talent."
Used & New from: £9.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Part One
17.  Part One by West Coast Pop Art Experimenta
The list author says:
  "One of he best psych albums ever made."
£14.69   Used & New from: £7.63
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Caught Up: Remastered
18.  Caught Up: Remastered by Millie Jackson
The list author says:
  "One of the greatest soul albums ever recorded - will have you in tears of laughter too."
£7.73   Used & New from: £5.92
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Old No.1/Texas Cookin'
19.  Old No.1/Texas Cookin' by Guy Clark
The list author says:
  "One of the greatest country / singer-songwriter albums, on Old No.1 there's not a bad track in sight."
£2.99   Used & New from: £2.00
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Polichinelle
20.  Polichinelle by The Prayer Boat
The list author says:
  "Dead Flowers - one of the best songs of the past 20 years. Seriously."
Used & New from: £3.15
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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