' The albums that made me love music'

A Listmania! list by Andre M. Ramos (Portugal)
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Boys for Pele
1.  Boys for Pele by Tori Amos
The list author says:
  "This one had to be the introduction to my list, because it changed all my life; for me it's the best album that this wonderful ´girl' has ever made....' do you know what I mean...'"
Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

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To Bring You My Love
2.  To Bring You My Love by PJ Harvey
The list author says:
  "it's impossible to find Polly's best album, but this one means a lot  to me. Amazingly beautiful and raw emotion."
£4.79   Used & New from: £0.98
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Juju
3.  Juju by Siouxsie & The Banshees
The list author says:
  "You can never go wrong with siouxsie sue and her boys; some of these songs just make me want to jump around  and sing ' but that's entertainment...what we crave for inside...'"
Used & New from: £2.44
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Heaven Or Las Vegas
4.  Heaven Or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins
The list author says:
  "Old CT's fans will kill me, but this is, for me, one of their best albums. Just plain beautiful...Liz's voice gives me the chills everytime I hear this one"
Used & New from: £2.38
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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5.  () by Sigur Rós
The list author says:
  "beautiful, intriging, moving music that grabs you and takes you willingly to iceland and its beautiful landscape...jónsi's voice is fantastic....."
£5.69   Used & New from: £3.89
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)

The Mirror Pool
6.  The Mirror Pool by Lisa Gerrard
The list author says:
  "Lisa Gerrard is one of the most beautiful voices on the Universe. I loved her in Dead Can Dance...but her solo work is also very good. Listen to 'swans'..."
£5.99   Used & New from: £2.98
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Lullaby for Liquid Pig
7.  Lullaby for Liquid Pig by Lisa Germano
The list author says:
  "Now that I am going through the 4 AD catalogue...lol. Lisa Germano is one of those musicians you just don't get... but it aches because it's so beautiful. wonderful soul touching music"
Used & New from: £2.42
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Slow Riot for New Zero Kanada
8.  Slow Riot for New Zero Kanada by Godspeed You! Black Emperor
The list author says:
  "Now we've reached the neverland of music. Just to prove that sound can be beautiful..."
Used & New from: £7.95
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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Amnesiac
9.  Amnesiac by Radiohead
The list author says:
  "Of course Radiohead would have to be here; this is my favourite album from mr. yorke...just listen to it and love the music"
£4.37   Used & New from: £0.93
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (121 customer reviews)

Suspiria
10.  Suspiria by Miranda Sex Garden
The list author says:
  "What happens when ladies who know how to play hundreds of instruments get together and have a gothic sound? Miranda Sex Garden is born... one of the best albums I've ever heard"
£9.85   Used & New from: £3.67
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Malediction and Prayer: Live
11.  Malediction and Prayer: Live by Diamanda Galas
The list author says:
  "I absolutely love Diamanda Galás; her 4 octave range voice just freaks me out. When horror and beauty collide with magnificent piano playing... listen to it"
£10.24   Used & New from: £4.03
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Smiling and Waving
12.  Smiling and Waving by Anja Garbarek
The list author says:
  "It's impossible to be the daughter of Jan's Garbarek and not make wonderful music. She has a beautil floating voice... nice minimal music...amazing!"
£10.72   Used & New from: £4.55
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Blacken
13.  Blacken by Nina Nastasia
The list author says:
  "NIna blows me away for many reasons; not only because of the music, nice and quiet, but because of the way she says some of the words... ' so little gets done... so little is fun'"
Used & New from: £6.01
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Never for Ever
14.  Never for Ever by Kate Bush
The list author says:
  "Although people tend to buy kate's 'best of' albums, this one should be discovered as one of her best studio work"
£4.27   Used & New from: £1.57
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Without You I'm Nothing
15.  Without You I'm Nothing by Placebo
The list author says:
  "This album is, after the first one, placebo's best album. Far before from  that 'stadium-band' feel to their music, this album remains as a pearl in modern rock...superb!"
Used & New from: £0.41
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

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Suenos
16.  Suenos by Ataraxia
The list author says:
  "Although I prefer bands like Unto Ashes, ataraxia are really good at bringing the medieval music to our era... francesca's voice is phenomenal."
Used & New from: £18.95
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Courtesy of Choice
17.  Courtesy of Choice by Leila (Dance & DJ)
The list author says:
  "there are no words to decribe this ex and future bjork collaborator. It's impossible to imagine more creative and fantastic music... Just BRILLIANT"
Used & New from: £2.02
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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O Espirito da Paz
18.  O Espirito da Paz by Madredeus
The list author says:
  "Madredeus are the best known portuguese band all over the world; this album is plain beauty. Listen to Teresa's voice and the aching portuguese guitar"
£7.85   Used & New from: £3.24
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

8 SEASONS
19.  8 SEASONS by Mari Boine
The list author says:
  "She's one of the most important voices in today's world music; listen to the beautiful arranjements of sámi words and music and you'll understand why."
£17.05   Used & New from: £6.09
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

This Mortal Coil - It'll End in Tears
20.  This Mortal Coil - It'll End in Tears by This Mortal Coil
The list author says:
  "Amazing songs by some of the best artists in 4AD... no more words need to be said"
Used & New from: £19.10
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

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Taxidermy
21.  Taxidermy by Queenadreena
The list author says:
  "One of the best rock bands I have ever heard; Katie Jane is neurotic, scarry, but painfully beautiful. Songs were melodies emerge under a blancket of blood, sweat and noise. Don't miss it"
Used & New from: £9.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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Tigermilk
22.  Tigermilk by Belle & Sebastian
The list author says:
  "Beauty...beauty...beauty...."
£7.92   Used & New from: £2.49
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

La Llorona
23.  La Llorona by Lhasa De Sela
The list author says:
  "It's impossible to picture a better balance between tradiotinal and new approaches to music; Lhasa de sela sings us into the bosom of earth. Just chilling music. 10 out of 10! perfect album"
£8.49   Used & New from: £5.84
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

The Stars at Saint Andrea
24.  The Stars at Saint Andrea by Devics
The list author says:
  "Try picturing POrtishead and Nick Cave ( keep these names in mind )in the same room....this is what you get"
Used & New from: £6.98
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Portishead
25.  Portishead by Portishead
The list author says:
  "No list of mine would be complete without POrtishead; they introduced me to trip-hop and bans like Tricky and Sneaker Pimps. aching wonderfulness"
£4.49   Used & New from: £0.85
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

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Last updated: 06/12/2003
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