The 20 Life Changing Albums

A Listmania! list by "waverideruk"
 
Grace
1.  Grace by Jeff Buckley
The list author says:
  "Tragically Perfect. THE life-changing album. Best Tracks: Last Goodbye, Dream Brother, all of them!"
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A Northern Soul
2.  A Northern Soul by The Verve
The list author says:
  "Forget Urban Hymns. This is The Verve's finest hour. Best Track: On Your Own"
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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

Endtroducing.....
3.  Endtroducing..... by DJ Shadow
The list author says:
  "A soundtrack for life, perfection. Best Track: Stem/Long Stem"
£5.77   Used & New from: £0.74
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)

What's Going On
4.  What's Going On by Marvin Gaye
The list author says:
  "Timeless. More relevant today than ever, Now there's a cliche I know but it's true. Best Track: Inner City Blues"
£5.79   Used & New from: £1.51
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)

Leftism
5.  Leftism by Leftfield
The list author says:
  "Just awesome, the definitive eclectic mid-90's dance album, music for any mood. Best Track: Storm 3000"
£4.44   Used & New from: £0.03
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)

Rebirth of Cool 3
6.  Rebirth of Cool 3 by Rebirth Of Cool (Series)
The list author says:
  "Almost 10 years old and yet still painfully cool. Paved the way for the proliferation of "chillout" compilations we see today. Best track: Deep Sh*t part 1 & 2 - Kruder & Dorfmeister"
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Simple Things
7.  Simple Things by Zero 7
The list author says:
  "So it may be a favourite with Advertising execs and middle-aged dinner party-ists but this is one of those albums I have been in love with ever since I heard it. Faultless. Best track: Simple Things"
£5.67   Used & New from: £1.36
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (111 customer reviews)

Definitely Maybe
8.  Definitely Maybe by Oasis
The list author says:
  "Say what you will about them but this is what a debut album should sound like. Best Track: Columbia"
£5.47   Used & New from: £0.51
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (126 customer reviews)

Singles
9.  Singles by The Smiths
The list author says:
  "The best collection of songs put together by this astonishing band, a perfect introduction to a band who will change your life. Best Track: The Boy With The Thorn In His Side or This Charming Man"
£10.42   Used & New from: £1.09
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Nicer By Hour
10.  Nicer By Hour by Rocker-T
The list author says:
  "The greatest album that you've never heard of. That is if you like obscure New York Ska. Best Track: One More"
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11.  () by Sigur Rós
The list author says:
  "You will fall in love with this album, it is beautiful, all the lyrics are complete gobbledigook & no song has a name, pretentious maybe but when you're this good, who cares. Best track: #1"
£5.69   Used & New from: £3.89
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)

Too Much Too Young
12.  Too Much Too Young by The Specials
The list author says:
  "The best thing they ever did. So influential. Best Track: Do Nothing or Rat Race"
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3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Never, Never, Land
13.  Never, Never, Land by U.N.K.L.E.
The list author says:
  "Criminally underrated, genuinely moving electronica. Best Track: Inside"
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Things Fall Apart
14.  Things Fall Apart by The Roots
The list author says:
  "This is just so much more than intelligent hip hop, and possibly the best live band you will see. Best Track: You Got Me (w/ Erykah Badu)"
£5.77   Used & New from: £1.44
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Is This It?
15.  Is This It? by The Strokes
The list author says:
  "Simple yet effective, I can't stop listening to this album, check out Room on Fire too. The Strokes can do no wrong. Best Track: Alone, Together"
£6.39   Used & New from: £0.60
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (164 customer reviews)

Turn On The Bright Lights
16.  Turn On The Bright Lights by Interpol
The list author says:
  "The album of 2003, dark, atmospheric, stylish, brooding and definitely not happy; You can leave that to the Fast Food Rockers. Best Track: Hands Away, or if you've got the import, Specialist"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)

Nu Yorican Soul
17.  Nu Yorican Soul by Nuyorican Soul
The list author says:
  "Totally Hot. What it is all about. Best Track: Nervous Track"
£4.61   Used & New from: £0.28
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Complete Live At Sine [2CD + DVD]
18.  Complete Live At Sine [2CD + DVD] by Jeff Buckley
The list author says:
  "The best post-humous Jeff release, this sends shivers down your spine  and makes the hairs on your neck stand up. 2 & half hours of Jeff at his best and rawest.  Best Track: Je N'en Connais Pas La Fin"
£13.44   Used & New from: £8.66
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

Ladies & Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space
19.  Ladies & Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space by Spiritualized
The list author says:
  "So good. So perfect. Impossible to put into words how jaw-droppingly gorgeus this album is. Best Track: Broken Heart"
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Six
20.  Six by Mansun
The list author says:
  "The defintion of genius OR insanity? If you have had the patience and the stomach to listen to this all the way more than 5 times, u will understand that this is a true masterpiece. Best Track: Cancer"
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Colour The Small One
21.  Colour The Small One by Sia
The list author says:
  "The album of 2004. BUY IT NOW! Because sooner or later someone will ask you for your opinion on it. It's that good. Best song: Breathe Me"
£5.77   Used & New from: £2.74
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

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