Shock of the new - music to be excited about

The list author says:
	"My favourite Durutti Column album only by virtue of being the first I heard. Hypnotic, simple, heartbreaking and very beautiful. 'Beginning' could be an unused track from Hal Hartley's 'Trust'."

The list author says:
	"Crumbling the Antiseptic Beauty - slow drums, jangling guitars and wistful vocals. Songs for awkward/quirky loner days in a sultry summer or majestic winter."

The list author says:
	"Under-rated bowie masterpieces. Life-affirming and strange in turn but timeless nonetheless. Ladies and gentlemen, we are now floating in space.."

The list author says:
	"Music this enthusiastic/upbeat has to be from the late sixties. Bubblebum, singalong and highly melodic, and shows an affecting appreciation of the simple things."

The list author says:
	"Great introduction to France's national treasure (if not the world's). Pop works of art; funky, sexy, crazy..basically what everyone should be listening to!"

The list author says:
	"Gainsbourg in a darker mood ; concept album centred around muse Melodie Nelson/ Jane Birkin. Operatic and classical in feel, yet seems new and wholly original. Very kinky!"

The list author says:
	"Honest and moving, reminds you of the pure excitement of listening to and singing pop songs. 'Saturday night' bangs in my head and heart when I run to catch the bus. Space Oddity is superb."

The list author says:
	"Variations on a theme by Frank Bridge; virtually expresses every emotion experienced in a lifetime. Profoundly human."

The list author says:
	"Discovered this and 'Exclusively Talentmaker' recently. Lo-fi but in a somewhat nostalgic and sweet way.  Optigan was a truly wierd and wonderful invention."

The list author says:
	"Sad delicate songs of longing and regret. Almost like old sea shanties or songs that time has forgot. Gorgeous."

The list author says:
	"When I first heard this album I was quite disturbed by its rawness and explicitness of feeling. Then I found myself wanting to listen to it again and again for the same reason."