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A Walk Across the Rooftop
1.  A Walk Across the Rooftop by Blue Nile
The list author says:
  "A bolt from the blue in the post post punk wastelands of '83 - still a swooning wee treasure, never bettered."
£4.50   Used & New from: £2.42
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

Happiness
2.  Happiness by Fridge
The list author says:
  "Helped restore my faith in new music, no less. Inventive, heart warming and full of loveliness."
£11.66   Used & New from: £4.46
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Crystal Silence
3.  Crystal Silence by Chick Corea
The list author says:
  "They seemed to produce something different from what they came up with themselves, when they got together.  This is their best."
£13.20   Used & New from: £6.95
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Secrets of the Beehive: Remastered
4.  Secrets of the Beehive: Remastered by David Sylvian
The list author says:
  "Needs no introduction, really.  Great songs, absolutely dreamy arrangements."
Used & New from: £8.58
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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John Barry: The Beyondness of Things
5.  John Barry: The Beyondness of Things by English Chamber Orchestra
The list author says:
  "Not in fact a soundtrack to any film, but sounding like it might as well be.  Majestic soundscapes indeed, Sir."
£4.49   Used & New from: £1.87
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

Excerpts From a Love Circus
6.  Excerpts From a Love Circus by Lisa Germano
The list author says:
  "One kooky dame for sure, but one great dollop of swirling melancholia.  It's a must."
Used & New from: £9.95

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Solo Concert
7.  Solo Concert by Ralph Towner
The list author says:
  "Once you've got past the 'how the hell does one bloke DO that ?' bit,  you're left with some music that's breathtaking in a different sense."
£15.49   Used & New from: £9.06
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Evening Star
8.  Evening Star by Brian Eno
The list author says:
  "Bob 'n Bri explore new territories back in the '70's and it still draws you into its' whirlpool of sound today"
Used & New from: £7.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Vespertine Ltd Cd
9.  Vespertine Ltd Cd by Björk
The list author says:
  "Quite simply one of the most astonishing albums I've heard in recent years - the whole thing has an extraordinary dream-like atmosphere."
£5.98   Used & New from: £2.08
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

One World
10.  One World by John Martyn
The list author says:
  "A well worn old friend.  Start here and go backwards if you're new to him.  Bless you, John."
£5.77   Used & New from: £3.48
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Isotope 217/Commander Mindfuck
11.  Isotope 217/Commander Mindfuck by Isotope 217
The list author says:
  "The album that got me into all that 'Post-Rock' thingy.  Very glad I did, too.  This sounds bloody amazing !"
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Don Juan's Reckless Daughter
12.  Don Juan's Reckless Daughter by Joni Mitchell
The list author says:
  "Tended to confuse people a little when it came out ... never mind that, just embrace it's diversity and depth and Joni's great voice and phrasing."
Used & New from: £3.49
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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Treasure
13.  Treasure by Cocteau Twins
The list author says:
  "They made so much fine music, but this one just nudges over the parapet, I think.  Turquoise velvet fondue."
£5.89   Used & New from: £3.74
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

The Impossible Thrill
14.  The Impossible Thrill by Alpha
The list author says:
  "A bunch of people who didn't seem afraid to stretch things out and get really involved in their sound.  A 21st Century Classic."
Used & New from: £0.72
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Spirit of Eden: Remastered
15.  Spirit of Eden: Remastered by Talk Talk
The list author says:
  "What else is there to say ?  Except that it'll ( thankfully ) always remain a mystery as to how this kind of greatness is possible."
£14.33   Used & New from: £7.57
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)

Hounds of Love
16.  Hounds of Love by Kate Bush
The list author says:
  "Yes, I tried the albums either side of it, too and no, they don't come near.  A pinnacle of achievement by anyone's standards."
£7.98   Used & New from: £2.49
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)

Felt Mountain
17.  Felt Mountain by Goldfrapp
The list author says:
  "I love the different direction they took on the 2nd album, but this'll always be the one.  Old and new textures fuse together seamlessly - glorious."
£3.25   Used & New from: £0.24
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)

The Return of The Durutti Column
18.  The Return of The Durutti Column by Durutti Column
The list author says:
  "There's just something about an album  that went so much against the musical grain at the time, but I'm sure it would still sound startling to newer ears anyway."
Used & New from: £26.60
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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The Plateaux of Mirror: Ambient 2
19.  The Plateaux of Mirror: Ambient 2 by Harold Budd
The list author says:
  "On a purely functional level, I can think of few other albums that take you out of your ' here and now ' and plop you on a fluffy bed of marshmallows in fragrant space."
£6.99   Used & New from: £3.97
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Seventeen Stars
20.  Seventeen Stars by Montgolfier Brothers
The list author says:
  "Incisive songs performed with a real stateliness and sounding unashamedly romantic to boot."
Used & New from: £6.89
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Penguin Cafe Orchestra
21.  Penguin Cafe Orchestra by Penguin Cafe Orchestra
The list author says:
  "I'm glad the world seems to have caught up with them at last.  Check the lot, but especially this, not least for the truly delicious ' Numbers 1-4 '"
Used & New from: £3.19
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Future Days
22.  Future Days by Can
The list author says:
  "Can perform some levitation tricks.  Smile and marvel and enjoy the ride."
Used & New from: £7.23
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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Islands (30th Anniversary Edition)
23.  Islands (30th Anniversary Edition) by King Crimson
The list author says:
  "Lark's tounges is the 'Uberwerk' , but this is a different beast, equally worthy of your care and attention."
£7.37   Used & New from: £5.35
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

The Following Morning
24.  The Following Morning by Eberhard Weber
The list author says:
  "My favourite of all 'hard's early albums.  Lush, baby ... lush."
Used & New from: £9.47
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Sigur Ros - Agaetis Byrjun
25.  Sigur Ros - Agaetis Byrjun by Sigur Rós
The list author says:
  "Carrying some sort of torch, illuminating doors to corridors most musicians don't even seem to know might be there.  New music as it should be."
£5.69   Used & New from: £2.00
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (81 customer reviews)

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Last updated: 08/02/2005
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