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A Listmania! list by Max James Lewy (Newport, Gwent United Kingdom)
 
MURMUR
1.  MURMUR by R.E.M.
The list author says:
  "One of the best and most unique debuts ever. It reminds me of childhood in a way, innocent dream-like music and words. A definite must-have."
£4.99   Used & New from: £1.30
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

Strangeways, Here We Come
2.  Strangeways, Here We Come by The Smiths
The list author says:
  "The Smiths' underated last album. Wonderfully intelligent music and lyrics from a genius band. After The Queen is dead, I recommend get this"
£6.47   Used & New from: £2.10
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

Unknown Pleasures
3.  Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division
The list author says:
  "Petrifying genius! The epitome of despair and darkness."
£5.39   Used & New from: £3.38
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Grace
4.  Grace by Jeff Buckley
The list author says:
  "The voice of an angel, and much much more. His loss is on a par with Cobain."
£6.98   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (128 customer reviews)

Greatest Hits
5.  Greatest Hits by Leonard Cohen
The list author says:
  "A great introduction to easily one of the greatest song-writers ever."
£3.97   Used & New from: £0.01
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Sigur Ros - Agaetis Byrjun
6.  Sigur Ros - Agaetis Byrjun by Sigur Rós
The list author says:
  "Awe-inspiring Icelandic music that will blow you away, and an album that will last a life-time. Beautiful, hypnotic, and immense."
£5.69   Used & New from: £2.06
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (81 customer reviews)

The Downward Spiral
7.  The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails
The list author says:
  "Brutal, beautiful, sexy. Trent Reznor... is a genius.  You must EXPERIENCE this masterpiece."
£5.50   Used & New from: £1.98
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (74 customer reviews)

Disintegration
8.  Disintegration by The Cure
The list author says:
  "Magical! Transports you to a pristine land of love-sick beauty."
Used & New from: £1.96
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)

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Last updated: 06/04/2002
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