Old albums I discovered that re-fired enthusiasm for music

A Listmania! list by Mike J. Wheeler (Kingswinford, England)
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In The Aeroplane Over The Sea
1.  In The Aeroplane Over The Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel
The list author says:
  "First time I heard this I had a near-religious experience. Music just doesn't come much better than this - simple yet utterly profound. This WILL be recognised in 30 years time as a true masterpiece."
£6.35   Used & New from: £4.37
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)

Under The Western Freeway
2.  Under The Western Freeway by Grandaddy
The list author says:
  "All of these albums I've "discovered" since I got back into listening to music about 18 months ago when I got back into music. This is one of the best I found."
£3.37   Used & New from: £0.97
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All the Pretty Little Horses
3.  All the Pretty Little Horses by Current 93
The list author says:
  "Weird, weird, weird. Very dark but very, very good. Won't be for everyone and you'll find it very tricky to find it anyway."
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Hex Enduction Hour
4.  Hex Enduction Hour by The Fall
The list author says:
  "I vaguely remember this from when I was a kid, listening to it now - it's brilliant as are all Mark E. Smith's albums."
Used & New from: £5.31
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Entertainment
5.  Entertainment by Gang of Four
The list author says:
  "Another one I have vague recollections of but was too young to appreciate."
£4.57   Used & New from: £2.04
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

F# A# Oo
6.  F# A# Oo by Godspeed You! Black Emperor
The list author says:
  "Stunning post-rock apocalyptic music."
£10.73   Used & New from: £4.25
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)

The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter
7.  The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter by Incredible String Band
The list author says:
  "weird hippie folk music. I'd heard of them but never heard them. I gave it a try. I liked it!"
£5.57   Used & New from: £3.46
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

Mezzanine: Limited Edition
8.  Mezzanine: Limited Edition by Massive Attack
The list author says:
  "Beautiful music I didn't think I'd ever appreciate. I do now."
£5.45   Used & New from: £0.18
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)

The Boatman's Call
9.  The Boatman's Call by Nick Cave
The list author says:
  "Horribly personal. This is great music. Understated and profound."
Used & New from: £2.48
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

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Dusk at Cubist Castle
10.  Dusk at Cubist Castle by Olivia Tremor Control
The list author says:
  "Good experimental stuff from the same Elephant 6 stable as Neutral Milk Hotel."
£18.71   Used & New from: £7.21
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Horses
11.  Horses by Patti Smith
The list author says:
  "Always heard about it, never listened. Wonderful stuff - I can see why it was so influential and is still talked about now."
£3.99   Used & New from: £1.98
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

On Avery Island
12.  On Avery Island by Neutral Milk Hotel
The list author says:
  "Almost...almost as good as "Aeroplane over the sea". Another one that's hard to find. I've had to have my copy shipped from the States."
Used & New from: £8.94
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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