If I Waz Only Allowed To Own 25 CDs...

A Listmania! list by Eldar (EE)
 
Rhode Island
1.  Rhode Island by Pelican City
The list author says:
  "my absolute fav album. dark, moody, instrumental trip-hop, with heavy downtempo hip hop beats, lush strings, and guitars. nowadays hes known as DJ Dangermouse."
Used & New from: £9.98

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Tidal (CD)
2.  Tidal (CD) by Fiona Apple
The list author says:
  "painfully deep lyrics, rich voice & delicate piano melodies."
£3.99   Used & New from: £1.48
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

When The Pawn...
3.  When The Pawn... by Fiona Apple
The list author says:
  "another release by misunderstood musical genius. passionate bluesy-jazzy sound."
£5.67   Used & New from: £0.74
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

Walking Wounded
4.  Walking Wounded by Everything But the Girl
The list author says:
  "addictive melancholy rhythms and stunning voice."
£6.68   Used & New from: £0.01
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Endtroducing.....
5.  Endtroducing..... by DJ Shadow
The list author says:
  "excellent release from a sampling master, yes indeed samples can be used as an instrument to make entire album."
£5.77   Used & New from: £0.71
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)

Blue Lines
6.  Blue Lines by Massive Attack
The list author says:
  "3D, Daddy G, and Mushroom the pioneering force behind the rise of trip-hop from Bristol, soulful melodies and dub grooves."
£5.79   Used & New from: £1.10
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)

Protection
7.  Protection by Massive Attack
The list author says:
  "their second album, music is the same mix of laid-back soul, hip-hop, reggae, dub and adding lush orchestration. lyrics speak of alienation, loneliness and despair."
£4.97   Used & New from: £0.92
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

100th Window
8.  100th Window by Massive Attack
The list author says:
  "dark and haunting yet easy listening due to lazy beats that dominate the album."
£3.99   Used & New from: £0.37
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (83 customer reviews)

Never, Never, Land
9.  Never, Never, Land by U.N.K.L.E.
The list author says:
  "dark electronic music with range of samples and guests. significantly influenced by film soundtracks."
Used & New from: £0.69
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

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Homogenic
10.  Homogenic by Björk
The list author says:
  "this is my favourite Björk album, extremely intense orchestration with heavy beats and expressive voice. Björk is experimental as usual."
£5.17   Used & New from: £2.24
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Quiet Letters
11.  Quiet Letters by Bliss
The list author says:
  "sweetest chillout downtempo with african and classical musical influences, guest vocals from Sophie Barker (of Zero 7)."
£13.73   Used & New from: £11.27
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Animal Magic
12.  Animal Magic by Bonobo
The list author says:
  "with the experimental warmth of ‘60s french films and the pizzicato flavor of breakbeats, Bonobo established a niche of post-party chill-out."
Used & New from: £8.00
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Maxinquaye
13.  Maxinquaye by Tricky
The list author says:
  "with his slow-mo rhymes Tricky takes you on a tour of the dark corridors of his mind, paranoia, claustrophobia and obsession."
£4.29   Used & New from: £0.98
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

From the Choirgirl Hotel
14.  From the Choirgirl Hotel by Tori Amos
The list author says:
  "amazing voice, piano and electronic elements. response to her miscarriage, deals with sadness, loss, and grief in a very dreamy and strong-minded, forgiving way."
£2.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

Little Earthquakes
15.  Little Earthquakes by Tori Amos
The list author says:
  "haunting, intense, confessional and powerful, Tori is an exceptional pianist."
£4.30   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

No Need To Argue
16.  No Need To Argue by The Cranberries
The list author says:
  "emotional, the Cranberries finest moment."
£4.84   Used & New from: £0.01
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Beaucoup Fish
17.  Beaucoup Fish by Underworld
The list author says:
  "electronica/techno with intelligent use of rythm and voice samples."
Used & New from: £0.65
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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Turn On The Bright Lights
18.  Turn On The Bright Lights by Interpol
The list author says:
  "heavily influenced by Joy Division and other eighties bands, but strong in its own right."
£5.77   Used & New from: £1.98
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)

Pursuit of Happiness
19.  Pursuit of Happiness by Weekend Players
The list author says:
  "laid-back collaboration between Groove Armada's Andy Cato and jazz/dance singer Rachel Foster. ultra chill-out, passionate voice."
£7.84   Used & New from: £7.83
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

What Sound
20.  What Sound by lamb
The list author says:
  "deep drum & bass beats lie underneath beautiful melodies... and Lou has an incredibly raw-sounding voice."
£5.17   Used & New from: £0.32
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

POST TO WIRE
21.  POST TO WIRE by Heather Duby
The list author says:
  "echoing percussion, throbbing bass, and mirky synths combining with moody and atmospheric Duby's Sarah MacLachlan-meets-Tracy Thorn vocals."
£10.57   Used & New from: £1.83

Black Celebration
22.  Black Celebration by Depeche Mode
The list author says:
  "darkly synthesized, semi-industrial pop."
Used & New from: £1.80
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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Adore
23.  Adore by Smashing Pumpkins
The list author says:
  "embrace Corgan's electro pop side."
£6.32   Used & New from: £1.16
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

Disintegration
24.  Disintegration by The Cure
The list author says:
  "dark, melancholy and intimate."
Used & New from: £1.96
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)

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Breate from Another
25.  Breate from Another by Esthero
The list author says:
  "relaxing jazzy trip-hop, Esthero has a beautiful voice."
£13.52   Used & New from: £2.74
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Last updated: 12/03/2010
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