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A Listmania! list by D. M. Manning (South Korea)
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Aenima
1.  Aenima by Tool
The list author says:
  "Tool are progressive genious, amazing musicians without the need to show off. Lyrically masterfull."
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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)

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Deloused in the Comatorium
2.  Deloused in the Comatorium by The Mars Volta
The list author says:
  "Omar and Cedric were the clear driving force behind atdi. If you enjoy layered, partially improvised rock/jazz this music is amazing."
£4.99   Used & New from: £0.79
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews)

Effloresce
3.  Effloresce by Oceansize
The list author says:
  "One of the best british acts around, much like new age pink floyd. Textured, 3 guitars work perfectly - this is amazing."
£9.14   Used & New from: £4.33
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3
4.  In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3 by Coheed and Cambria
The list author says:
  "A concept album from a concept band. Unbelievably talented and detailed music, almost emo but more progressive."
£5.37   Used & New from: £1.24
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Mer De Noms
5.  Mer De Noms by A Perfect Circle
The list author says:
  "Ambient and mysterious side project from MJK. Superb live."
£6.19   Used & New from: £2.08
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)

Space Oddity
6.  Space Oddity by David Bowie
The list author says:
  "Bowie's greatest album, and what a debut. All his albums up untill the 80's are amazing."
£4.19   Used & New from: £2.94
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Animals
7.  Animals by Pink Floyd
The list author says:
  "Pink floyd were well ahead off their time, and still supersede most music today for ingenuity. This album is their best, but maybe not their most accesable. Cambridge graduates doing what they do best"
Used & New from: £5.05
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (97 customer reviews)

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Worship And Tribute
8.  Worship And Tribute by Glassjaw
The list author says:
  "Glassjaw are abrasive and heartfelt. Their first album is better for getting over a bad relationship, but this album flows better on a whole. Great stuff."
£8.87   Used & New from: £1.70
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

A Perfect Life With a View of the Swamp
9.  A Perfect Life With a View of the Swamp by Miocene
The list author says:
  "Miocene have finally found themselves and created the best album of 2005, a quality mix of progressive metal, hop-hop, rap and abrasive drum n bass. All on one fantastic free flowing cd."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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The Fragile
10.  The Fragile by Nine Inch Nails
The list author says:
  "This is a double cd of amazing industrial, touching and ambient music. All the albums before this are groovy, but this tops off the true feelings of trent reznor."
£7.17   Used & New from: £2.44
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)

Cielo,El
11.  Cielo,El by Dredg
The list author says:
  "Underated and over talented. This is breathtaking stuff and fully of orignal conepts. You will not be dissapointed by this band."
£6.20   Used & New from: £3.00
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Arc Tan Gent
12.  Arc Tan Gent by Earthtone 9
The list author says:
  "Unfortunatly these guys split up too soon which is clearly evident from their debut album. I guess you could call it progressive metal, either way its unmissable."
Used & New from: £2.43
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Those Who Tell the Truth
13.  Those Who Tell the Truth by Explosions in the Sky
The list author says:
  "You dont need lyrics to create massive soundscapes that conjure dreams of far and old. This is without missing."
£9.67   Used & New from: £7.48
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Darkest Days
14.  Darkest Days by Stabbing Westward
The list author says:
  "Similar to Vex Red and Nails, this is undustrial rock at its best. Amazing stuff with plenty of detail and hearfelt lyricism."
Used & New from: £1.08
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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Www.Pitchshifter.Com
15.  Www.Pitchshifter.Com by Pitchshifter
The list author says:
  "electronic - drum n bass - industrial - metal. Wow genre breaking. Js claydon has areel punky voice that fits perfectly for anti - capatlisit angst. Inventive and ingenious."
£6.06   Used & New from: £0.98
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Oceanic -8tr-
16.  Oceanic -8tr- by Isis (Rock)
The list author says:
  "This needs no explanation, isis are the kings or sludge core progressive metal. Vocals could be a little more melodic, but the music is far superior to pelican, neurosis or anything similar."
Used & New from: £7.00
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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Vespertine Ltd Cd
17.  Vespertine Ltd Cd by Björk
The list author says:
  "Crazy, beutifull and awe inspiring. Nothing is like bjork she is the ice queen and this album still sends shivers up my spine. Sexy as hell."
£5.98   Used & New from: £2.09
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

Gift
18.  Gift by Taproot
The list author says:
  "Taproot are about as inventive as new metal gets, truly oustanding. Brilliant live and full of energy."
£9.44   Used & New from: £0.46
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

White Pony
19.  White Pony by Deftones
The list author says:
  "Dark, atmospheric metal. This album is multi - platinum and everything previous is just as good."
£5.17   Used & New from: £0.23
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)

Team Sleep
20.  Team Sleep by Team Sleep
The list author says:
  "A cross between bjork and deftones, absolutly funky. Electronic ambient genious."
£8.10   Used & New from: £1.84
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

I Care Because You Do
21.  I Care Because You Do by Aphex Twin
The list author says:
  "Goes without saying. Aphex twin, autechre and squarepusher all rule."
£10.99   Used & New from: £3.25
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Hail to the Thief
22.  Hail to the Thief by Radiohead
The list author says:
  "This album sums up all their previous music. These oxford quartet can not make bad music."
£4.69   Used & New from: £0.71
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (197 customer reviews)

Vaya
23.  Vaya by At the Drive-In
The list author says:
  "The last thing atdi created - absolutly stunning, sounds more like the mars volta then their previous music, all of their albums are without a doubt some of the most creatic emo/rock around."
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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Megaton Shotblast
24.  Megaton Shotblast by Defacto
The list author says:
  "Entirely experimental latin dub jazz from omar and cedric. Not everyones cup of tea, but very moody, atmospheric and uplifting..."
Used & New from: £14.27
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Sacrificed
25.  Sacrificed by Razed In Black
The list author says:
  "similar to skinny puppy and kmfdm. This is industrial dance music. Lyrically poor, musically oustanding."
£14.64   Used & New from: £1.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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