Weird folk and electronics with a home made tinge

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The Milk-Eyed Mender
1.  The Milk-Eyed Mender by Joanna Newsom
The list author says:
  "Joanna Newsom's harp with untrained voice is delicate and visceral. Cinematic and magical songs"
£9.39   Used & New from: £4.99
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La Maison De Mon Reve
2.  La Maison De Mon Reve by CocoRosie
The list author says:
  "Voices, noisy toys, and field recordings collage into bliss on this indescribably weird yet emotive release"
£7.46   Used & New from: £5.65
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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For Emma Forever Ago
3.  For Emma Forever Ago by Bon Iver
The list author says:
  "Well this is almost a staple now emotive, personal and empathic for those of you who need to wallow"
£6.99   Used & New from: £3.85
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (97 customer reviews)
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FERNDORF
4.  FERNDORF by Hauschka
The list author says:
  "Fantastic minimal and personal piano pieces with additional strange noises and strings, even better live"
£6.53   Used & New from: £4.21
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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In Rainbows
5.  In Rainbows by Radiohead
The list author says:
  "They are still interesting and their recordings sound fantastic"
£7.49   Used & New from: £3.49
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (141 customer reviews)
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Blue Eyed in the Red Room
6.  Blue Eyed in the Red Room by Boom Bip
The list author says:
  "Beautifully produced album of collaborations mixing folky songs with laid back dance music."
£8.46   Used & New from: £4.05
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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The Seldom Seen Kid
7.  The Seldom Seen Kid by Elbow
The list author says:
  "Elbow used to bore the arse off me until this album. Incredible songs. An album of it's time, hope it ages well."
£5.37   Used & New from: £1.50
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (216 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions
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Yellow House
8.  Yellow House by Grizzly Bear
The list author says:
  "Inspiring arrangements of personal and unique songs, great use of folk paraphernalia"
£6.99   Used & New from: £4.49
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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In Ear Park
9.  In Ear Park by Department of Eagles
The list author says:
  "unique songs, intricately recorded with meticulous production, more use of folk paraphernalia"
£10.63   Used & New from: £5.03
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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Old Simplicity
10.  Old Simplicity by Ranger3
The list author says:
  "This album is an astonishing feat of musical ability and studio skill. Ranger3 manage to give folk an excitingly modern twist, without losing the warmth at its heart"
£8.11   Used & New from: £0.48
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Listening Tree
11.  Listening Tree by Tim Exile
The list author says:
  "A little eighties sounding, but with moments of magic. Great live fantastic live"
£12.98   Used & New from: £2.50
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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Mothertongue
12.  Mothertongue by Nico Muhly
The list author says:
  "A lot of ideas in a short space but successfully mixing classical composition with electronics and storytelling. no mean feat."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Noble Beast
13.  Noble Beast by Andrew Bird
The list author says:
  "musically inventive work, great arrangement, ' mixes classic songwriting with folk, innovation and an interest in production.  However the lyrics are a tad off-putting and cringeworthy"
£15.05   Used & New from: £6.97
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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Middle Cyclone
14.  Middle Cyclone by Neko Case
The list author says:
  "idiosyncratic chord progressions and bold arrangements help to carve out this  distinctive alt. country sound which ultimately serves to support that incredible voice"
£7.47   Used & New from: £5.40
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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Parades
15.  Parades by Efterklang
The list author says:
  "rich home-made orchestrations with crashes,shimmers and whispers. Delicate and endearing"
£20.90   Used & New from: £6.41
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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La Roux
16.  La Roux by La Roux
The list author says:
  "80s revival with a shoreditch twist, very engaging lightweight pop, album has not yet been released, production is interesting if a little slapdash,  catch it before it evaporates"
£4.29   Used & New from: £0.16
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (85 customer reviews)
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