best albums I own: this decade so far...

A Listmania! list by "dimorphodon"
 
Absolution
1.  Absolution by Muse
The list author says:
  "easily the best record of the decade so far. obliterates the competition. TOP TRACKS: Sing For Absolution, Stockholm Syndrome, Butterflies And Hurricanes"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (260 customer reviews)

The Sophtware Slump
2.  The Sophtware Slump by Grandaddy
The list author says:
  "bizarre concept album. so diverse and listenable. an understated classic. TOP TRACKS: He's Simple He's Dumb He's The Pilot, The Crystal Lake, So You'll Aim Towards The Sky"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

Room On Fire
3.  Room On Fire by The Strokes
The list author says:
  "more variety than the debut and a perfect second album. TOP TRACKS: Reptilia, Under Control, The End Has No End"
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (96 customer reviews)

Highly Evolved
4.  Highly Evolved by The Vines
The list author says:
  "whatever they do in the future this remains untouchable. the work of a troubled genius. TOP TRACKS: Get Free, Outtathaway, Mary Jane"
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)

XTRMNTR
5.  XTRMNTR by Primal Scream
The list author says:
  "punk-dance music. easily their best work in my opinion. TOP TRACKS: Kill All Hippies, Swastika Eyes, Kill Your Dreams"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Is This It?
6.  Is This It? by The Strokes
The list author says:
  "if others were to make this list then then this would perhaps be at the top. i wouldn't argue too much either. TOP TRACKS: Someday, Last Nite, New York City Cops"
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (164 customer reviews)

The Remote Part
7.  The Remote Part by Idlewild
The list author says:
  "the album that brought them into the mainstream but they lost none of their edge. TOP TRACKS: American English, Live In A Hiding Place, In Remote Part/Scottish Fiction"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)

Phantom Power
8.  Phantom Power by Super Furry Animals
The list author says:
  "their second best record. a chilled out masterpiece. what an incredible band. TOP TRACKS: Venus And Serena, Bleed Forever, Slow Life"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

Loss
9.  Loss by Mull Historical Society
The list author says:
  "experimental pop record that reminds me of xmas. it's unlikely he'll make a record as good as this again. TOP TRACKS: Watching Xanadu, Barcode Bypass, Animal Cannabus"
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Songs For The Deaf
10.  Songs For The Deaf by Queens Of The Stone Age
The list author says:
  "epic stoner rock marathon that doesn't feel as long as it actually is. TOP TRACKS: No One Knows, First It Giveth, Go With The Flow"
£5.52   Used & New from: £1.12
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (110 customer reviews)

100 Broken Windows
11.  100 Broken Windows by Idlewild
The list author says:
  "you can hear the potential of their early recordings being fulfilled here.  it was only to get better. TOP TRACKS: Roseability, Let Me Sleep(Next To The Mirror), Actually It's Darkness"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)

Up the Bracket
12.  Up the Bracket by The Libertines
The list author says:
  "by far the best of their two albums. attitude, energy and memorable tunes. TOP TRACKS: Time For Heroes, The Good Old Days, I Get Along"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (86 customer reviews)

Elephant
13.  Elephant by The White Stripes
The list author says:
  "overrated but still essential stripes album. surely one of the best opening tracks ever. TOP TRACKS: Seven Nation Army, There's No Home For You Here, Hypnotize"
£6.29   Used & New from: £1.47
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (149 customer reviews)

Rock Action
14.  Rock Action by Mogwai
The list author says:
  "the scottish post-rockers at the peak of their powers. their shortest but sweetest album. TOP TRACKS: Take Me Somewhere Nice, Dial:Revenge, You Don't Know Jesus"
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

We Love Life
15.  We Love Life by Pulp
The list author says:
  "criminally overlooked swansong from this lot. lyrically unbeatable. TOP TRACKS: Birds In Your Garden, Bad Cover Version, Sunrise"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

Hot Fuss
16.  Hot Fuss by The Killers
The list author says:
  "the most excited i've been about a band for a while. album of 2004. TOP TRACKS: Mr Brightside, Smile Like You Mean It, All These Things That I've Done"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (232 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

Frengers: Not Quite Friends But Not Quite Strangers
17.  Frengers: Not Quite Friends But Not Quite Strangers by Mew
The list author says:
  "just discovered this lot. epic alt-rock from scandinavia.  some unbelievably beautiful songs. TOP TRACKS: Snow Brigade, She Came Home For Christmas, Comforting Sounds"
£4.93   Used & New from: £0.94
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)

Infinity Land
18.  Infinity Land by Biffy Clyro
The list author says:
  "fifth jock album on this list. was sceptical at first but they've fulfilled all their potential here. TOP TRACKS: Glitter And Trauma, Wave Upon Wave Upon Wave, Pause It And Turn It Up"
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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

Origin Of Symmetry (East West Version)
19.  Origin Of Symmetry (East West Version) by Muse
The list author says:
  "eclisped by the awesome absolution but this is the sound of a band beginning to experiment with their sound. TOP TRACKS: Hyper Music, Plug In Baby, Citizen Erased"
£5.57   Used & New from: £0.60
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (235 customer reviews)

Mwng
20.  Mwng by Super Furry Animals
The list author says:
  "never thought i'd love a record sung in welsh. simply stunning. TOP TRACKS: Drygioni, Nythod Cacwn, Ysbeidiau Heulog"
Used & New from: £3.71
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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