(Some of my) Favourite Records

A Listmania! list by A Man Asleep (Istanbul)
 
Rock Bottom
1.  Rock Bottom by Robert Wyatt
The list author says:
  "Opens with an amazing love song; ends with madcap's laugh. One of the finest works of Mr Wyatt, my humble hero."
£8.17   Used & New from: £5.30
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Barricade 3
2.  Barricade 3 by Joseph Racaille
The list author says:
  "Zazou & Racaille exploring Wonderland."
£17.76   Used & New from: £12.95
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Klossa Knapitatet
3.  Klossa Knapitatet by Samla Mammas Manna
The list author says:
  "Circus."
£15.53   Used & New from: £12.68

The Brondesbury Tapes
4.  The Brondesbury Tapes by Giles Giles & Fripp
The list author says:
  "[Amazon bug: Not Soft Machine, but Giles, Giles & Fripp.] Pre-KingCrimson. Psychedelic-Baroque-Chamber-Jazz. “Cheerful insanity”. Great musicianship -Michael Giles in particular."
£6.99   Used & New from: £5.72
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Octopus (Remastered)
5.  Octopus (Remastered) by Gentle Giant
The list author says:
  "The incredible Gentle Giant. Nice album to start with. Eventually, one has to hear their live sets."
£21.86   Used & New from: £13.71
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Before And After Science
6.  Before And After Science by Brian Eno
The list author says:
  "Why I love this album more than “Another Green World”: Probably because of the different natures of the two sides."
£14.20   Used & New from: £2.38
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Spirit of Eden: Remastered
7.  Spirit of Eden: Remastered by Talk Talk
The list author says:
  "Simply too beautiful, as Tim Friese-Greene says. Suffocatingly beautiful. [Talk Talk is/was not one of those 1980s bands, please do not confuse them with Duran Duran.]"
£14.33   Used & New from: £5.85
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)

Rain Tree Crow
8.  Rain Tree Crow by Rain Tree Crow
The list author says:
  "Japan reunion. Not far from Talk Talk’s “Laughing Stock”. Both albums released in the same year, yet timeless."
£4.99   Used & New from: £3.70
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Tilt
9.  Tilt by Scott Walker
The list author says:
  "My first Scott Walker record. Took some time to absorb. But compared to “The Drift”, "Tilt"  becomes rather “easy-listening”."
£5.78   Used & New from: £2.54
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

Mark Hollis
10.  Mark Hollis by Mark Hollis
The list author says:
  "What would be the last record of Talk Talk. Hopelessly brilliant."
£2.99   Used & New from: £1.95
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

Modern Dance
11.  Modern Dance by Pere Ubu
The list author says:
  "Exquisitely sentimental -ha-ha."
£12.26   Used & New from: £3.28
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

B-Sides & Rarities
12.  B-Sides & Rarities by Nick Cave
The list author says:
  "Not an ordinary compilation, but a great collection of great versions of great songs."
Used & New from: £15.99
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Black Heart Procession
13.  Black Heart Procession by Black Heart Procession
The list author says:
  "A sick joke or sort of a disease, this procession: Would I laugh or would I cry –I will regret it either way."
£17.02   Used & New from: £7.38
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Barrett
14.  Barrett by Syd Barrett
The list author says:
  "He’s found peace, at last. We’re still here, “wasting time on dominoes”."
Used & New from: £1.74
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Live at the Old Quarter Houston Texas
15.  Live at the Old Quarter Houston Texas by Townes Van Zandt
The list author says:
  "I would say this is the best introduction to late, great Texas Troubadour. Only his guitar and voice. Intimate, indeed."
Used & New from: £6.49
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Script Of The Bridge (25th Anniversary Edition)
16.  Script Of The Bridge (25th Anniversary Edition) by Chameleons
The list author says:
  "Rebellion –with or without a cause. Full of soul –whatever that means. Like crying out when you cannot take it anymore."
£11.47   Used & New from: £9.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Meat Is Murder
17.  Meat Is Murder by The Smiths
The list author says:
  "Just take away the hideous title-track and you'll have the best Smiths album."
£7.86   Used & New from: £2.03
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

In A Bar, Under The Sea
18.  In A Bar, Under The Sea by Deus
The list author says:
  "Beautiful noise meets sweet murmur. Captain Beefheart meets Chet Baker."
£16.14   Used & New from: £2.58
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Le Chant Du Coq
19.  Le Chant Du Coq by Cedron (Cuarteto)
The list author says:
  "Bandoneon, violin, guitar, double-bass. An excellent version of  “Temas de la Ciudad” (tango by Osvaldo Tarantino) is in here. Alas, unavailable."
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String Quartet 8
20.  String Quartet 8 by Shostakovich^Emerson Quartet
The list author says:
  "Chilling masterpiece. Though, there are several interpretations/recordings which are more widely accepted."
£7.38   Used & New from: £3.08

String Quartets (Borodin Quartet)
21.  String Quartets (Borodin Quartet) by Debussy
The list author says:
  "Two great works, played with perfection."
£9.40   Used & New from: £6.69
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Schubert: Piano Sonatas 19 & 21
22.  Schubert: Piano Sonatas 19 & 21 by Sviatoslav Richter
The list author says:
  "D.960: Minor earthquakes on Richter scale."
Used & New from: £8.98
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Schubert: Piano Trio Nos. 1 & 2
23.  Schubert: Piano Trio Nos. 1 & 2 by Pinchas Zukerman
The list author says:
  "D.929: Shocked, when I first heard this trio in a concert. A lifetime’s desires and sorrow, surging through."
£6.99   Used & New from: £4.92

International Sad Hits: Volume One
24.  International Sad Hits: Volume One by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "Fine compilation. Whether you’re familiar with Altaic languages or not –doesn’t matter."
£13.74   Used & New from: £6.16
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Songs From the Cold Seas
25.  Songs From the Cold Seas by Hector Zazou
The list author says:
  "Great concept album. Great singers. Zazou makes it look so easy."
Used & New from: £11.35
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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