Unforgetable albums I grew up with

A Listmania! list by Mikey_Freedom
 
Greatest Hits
1.  Greatest Hits by Tom Petty
The list author says:
  "The first album I got hooked on aged 11 due to my dad playing it really loud every weekend. Addictive, catchy pop/rock songs. Favourite track: American Girl"
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Live And Dangerous
2.  Live And Dangerous by Thin Lizzy
The list author says:
  "Another one of my Dad's. Bombastic 70's Rock. Very nice lead guitar. Fav: Southbound"
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Led Zeppelin II: Remastered
3.  Led Zeppelin II: Remastered by Led Zeppelin
The list author says:
  "By this time I had learned to loot my Dad's collection. Whole lotta love blew my head off, and that was just the first track. Jimmy Page is a Wizard. Fav: What is and what should never be"
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Abbey Road
4.  Abbey Road by The Beatles
The list author says:
  "My introduction to the distinct magic of the Beatles. An amazing collection of songs. Fav: I want you (She's so Heavy)"
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Use Your Illusion II
5.  Use Your Illusion II by Guns N' Roses
The list author says:
  "The first album that I bought when I was 11 in 95. Went straight to the rock section and recognized the name. The illusions albums are good! Slash inspired me to play. Fav: 14 Years"
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Nevermind
6.  Nevermind by Nirvana
The list author says:
  "Melted my face clean off. Opened my mind. Enchanted me with it's melodies, energy and passion and Nirvana soon became an obsession. Fav: On a Plain"
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Ultimate Experience
7.  Ultimate Experience by Jimi Hendrix
The list author says:
  "The first Jimi I heard and the best Hendrix compilation. Have since worn the tape out. Couldn't begin to comprehend his playing at the time. Fav: All Along the Watchtower"
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Siamese Dream
8.  Siamese Dream by Smashing Pumpkins
The list author says:
  "So many vivid feelings conjured up by this one. It feels like being young and wide eyed in the summer time. One of the best. Fav: Geek USA"
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Superunknown
9.  Superunknown by Soundgarden
The list author says:
  "Deep, Dark, Mysterious, Heavy, Psychadelic, Beautiful. Cornell's voice is Godlike and the band totally crank it. Fav: Let me Drown"
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Vs.
10.  Vs. by Pearl Jam
The list author says:
  "The best Pearl Jam Album. Agressive, Heavy, Passionate, Emotional. Great Songs and Eddie Vedder on top form. Fav: Dissident"
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Blood On The Tracks
11.  Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan
The list author says:
  "Devestatingly poignant love songs. My intro to Dylan - I went on to mine the rest of his catalogue after this beauty. Fav: Tangled up in Blue"
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Sister
12.  Sister by Sonic Youth
The list author says:
  "First one I heard was Dirty which is awesome but I love the otherwordly atmospher of the earlier albums especially Sister. Fav: Catholic Block"
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Doolittle
13.  Doolittle by Pixies
The list author says:
  "Another one of Kurt Cobain's reccomendations. Twisted, catchy indie rock music with surreal lyrics. Fav: Wave of Mutilation"
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Wowee Zowee
14.  Wowee Zowee by Pavement
The list author says:
  "My favourite Pavement album and the most eclectic. Dreamy slacker indie rock. Reminds me of being at college in the summer looking for kicks. Fav: Black Out"
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Pinkerton
15.  Pinkerton by Weezer
The list author says:
  "Grungey Power Pop. I prefer this to the Blue album. It's raw, the songs are ace, its noisy and it rocks. Fav: The Good Life"
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CHUTES TOO NARROW
16.  CHUTES TOO NARROW by The Shins
The list author says:
  "A recent gem. James Mercer is a lyrical and musical genius in my eyes. They kinda sound like the successor's to pavement but are totally great in their own right. Fav: Gone for Good"
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Rated R
17.  Rated R by Queens Of The Stone Age
The list author says:
  "Josh Homme is an inspiration. Fresh sounding Rock n Roll with a twist. Fav: In the Fade"
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OK Computer
18.  OK Computer by Radiohead
The list author says:
  "Been revisting this lately. Amazing songs complimented by a really vivid atmosphere and Thom Yorke's heavenly voice. Fav: Subterainean Homesick Alien"
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Live At Leeds
19.  Live At Leeds by The Who
The list author says:
  "For some reason I never really bothered with the Who until I discovered this and suddenly they became one of my favourite bands and Townsend is my Fav guitarist. Fav: Can't Explain"
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Sticky Fingers
20.  Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones
The list author says:
  "Same with the Stones but just recently I'm revisting my classic rock roots and finding alot of gems. Fav: Moonlight Mile"
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Second Coming
21.  Second Coming by The Stone Roses
The list author says:
  "Self Titled is great. This is also great in a completely different way. It's a ROCK album. This convinced me John Squire is a genius. Fav: Love Spreads"
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