My Twenty top albums of all time

A Listmania! list by Mr. N. C. P. Conway "thepoeticedge" (Bristol, England)
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The Joshua Tree
1.  The Joshua Tree by U2
The list author says:
  "Greatest album ever from the best band in the world, you can see that Joshua tree all the way through 11 songs."
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Achtung Baby
2.  Achtung Baby by U2
The list author says:
  "How do you follow up the greatest album in the world? Electro rock, if you're U2 of course..."
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(What's the Story) Morning Glory?
3.  (What's the Story) Morning Glory? by Oasis
The list author says:
  "Carrying on a much needed musical revolution, the lads from Manchester continue to revive rock music, shame they can't do it anymore..."
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Live And Dangerous
4.  Live And Dangerous by Thin Lizzy
The list author says:
  "One of the best rock bands of all time right at home in the live setting. Brilliant performances, amazing sound."
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Pop
5.  Pop by U2
The list author says:
  "Why all the hating on Pop? U2 at their best since the heady heights of Joshua tree and achtung, may not ever be the same again..."
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Brutal Youth (Expanded Edition)
6.  Brutal Youth (Expanded Edition) by Elvis Costello
The list author says:
  "Everyone should own this, Elvis at his best, poetic as ever, with a great sound to boot."
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Boy
7.  Boy by U2
The list author says:
  "U2 trying to grow up in this, the best debut album I have ever heard. Late 70's flashpunk and adolescant, bittersweet experiences in Bono's lyrics."
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Definitely Maybe
8.  Definitely Maybe by Oasis
The list author says:
  "A close second in the race for best debut album, Great to listen to with headphones and on full volume, probably the best album of it's kind."
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The Ultimate Collection (2CD)
9.  The Ultimate Collection (2CD) by Pogues
The list author says:
  "The most interesting band I know, Irish folk meets punk, pity Macgowan has receeded into drink fuelled madness."
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Urban Hymns
10.  Urban Hymns by Richard Ashcroft
The list author says:
  "The most depressing album of all time, in many ways brilliant. Ashcroft's gift for lyrics is shown time after time."
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Spike (Expanded Edition)
11.  Spike (Expanded Edition) by Elvis Costello
The list author says:
  "Another fantastic effort from the poetic Elvis, a slightly more funky sound to this, the brilliant tramp the dirt down is world class."
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Forever Delayed
12.  Forever Delayed by Manic Street Preachers
The list author says:
  "A very gifted band, and a very good greatest hits album to boot, great for an introduction to the band's greatest works."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)

O
13.  O by Damien Rice
The list author says:
  "My favourite sunday chillout album. Although it can be depressing, it's very relaxing."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (201 customer reviews)

The Best of Van Morrison
14.  The Best of Van Morrison by Van Morrison
The list author says:
  "Great introduction to Van the Man with some great catchy tunes."
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King of America: Deluxe Edition
15.  King of America: Deluxe Edition by Elvis Costello
The list author says:
  "Another fine piece of work from Elvis, my mother's personal favourite, so it must be alright!"
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Drawn from Memory
16.  Drawn from Memory by Embrace (UK)
The list author says:
  "Beautiful lyrics, great sound, good live band too, this is the pick of Embrace's albums."
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Hot Fuss
17.  Hot Fuss by The Killers
The list author says:
  "The best album from a new band I've heard for quite some time, perhaps made the mistake of putting the best four tracks first, a little lightweight at the end but still class."
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Days Of Speed
18.  Days Of Speed by Paul Weller
The list author says:
  "My favourite Weller album, a fine collection of his songs from the jam days and his solo career."
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Extreme Honey: The Very Best Of The Warner Bros. Years
19.  Extreme Honey: The Very Best Of The Warner Bros. Years by Elvis Costello
The list author says:
  "A sort of best of.. of Costello's warner brothers years, in my opinion, his best era."
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Final Straw
20.  Final Straw by Snow Patrol
The list author says:
  "Another new album, a very good effort from Snow patrol, some songs are a little "samey" but they can get away with this as the album has a good sound to start with."
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