 | On an Island by David Gilmour
Buy used from: £4.79 As soon as this was announced all Pink Floydies started to salivate! It was just great to hear some new material from the Pink Floyd stable. We had been waiting for 12 years!
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 | Black Holes and Revelations by Muse
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £3.59 A contender for 'album of the decade', Muse have come up with a simply wonderful peice of rock opera, taking us through so many musical styles. 'Knights Of Cydonia' being the album showpeice
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 | Back To Black by Amy Winehouse
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £3.39 Follow up to the brilliant 'Frank' this speaks for itself, 'Rehab''You Know Im No Good' & 'Love Is A Losing Game' all demonstrate Amy's fine vocal arrangements to the full. Hope she recovers soon.
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 | Eyes Open by Snow Patrol
Buy used from: £3.72 Massive seller thanks to 'Chasing Cars' which was in the charts for about 36 weeks, 'You're All That I Have' and the fabulous 'Shut Your Eyes' also included on this one.
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 | Under the Iron Sea by Keane
Buy new: £20.09 / Used from: £1.59 Difficult 2nd album especially for Tom Chaplin but the songs shine through, 'Crystal Ball''Is It Any Wonder' and candidate for best song written so far 'Nothing In My Way'.
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 | Sam's Town by The Killers
Buy new: £4.87 / Used from: £3.00 Another winner for the Killers who had a difficult job to follow 'Hot Fuss' but they did it in style. 'When You Were Young' & 'Read My Mind' continued their classic single domination!
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 | Inside In/Inside Out by Kooks
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £1.49 A great debut from a great band, a fine mix of acoustic and band material reminiscent of the Kinks in their heyday. 'See The World''She Moves In Her Own Way' and my fave 'Ooh La'. Distinctive sound.
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 | Tired Of Hanging Around by The Zutons
Buy new: £4.47 / Used from: £0.89 The Zutons debut with a solid set of songs from Dave Mcabe and his band, original version of 'Valerie' smothered slightly by Amy Winehouse's version but is still superior for me. Great live act also.
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 | Twelve Stops and Home by The Feeling
Buy used from: £2.64 Another act that came to light in this year, a fine debut from a band who's hearts were in the 70's! 'Love It When You Call''Fill My Little World''Sewn' & 'I Want You Now' are very catchy & singable!
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 | Costello Music by Fratellis
Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £1.35 One of the best crossover indie albums of the year, another debut from this Scottish band who were definately influenced by the Clash and all that late 70's punk era which I remember with a fondness!
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 | Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not by Arctic Monkeys
Buy new: £8.98 / Used from: £4.39 The power of self promotion on their own website paid dividends as this crashed into the charts from nowhere. A massive following ensured 'I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor' was a No.1.
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 | Razorlight by Razorlight
Buy new: £14.98 / Used from: £2.14 Fine follow up sees Razorlight break into the big time helped by a stunning performance at Glastonbury. 'America' a No.1 and also includes 'In The Morning' & 'Hold On'
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 | St. Elsewhere by Gnarls Barkley
Buy used from: £4.23 An unusual mix of soul and experimental sounds which culminated in the years standout song 'Crazy' which was around on the internet 6 months before the charts and 6 months after! Best single of 2006.
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 | Loose by Nelly Furtado
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £1.96 A return to form after the patchy 2nd album which turned out to be one of the years best sellers thanks to 'Maneater'(No.1)'Say It Right' & 'Promiscuous' with Justin Timberlake. Dead gorgeous aswell!
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 | 3121 by Prince
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £0.98 A true return to form. No longer Parental Advisory due to his religious beliefs 'Love''Lolita' & 'Fury' being the best Prince songs for years upto this point. He's back with a vengeance!
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 | Ta Dah! by Scissor Sisters
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £0.48 Another solid album from the Sisters, 4 more hit singles in the form of smash No.1 'I Dont Feel Like Dancin' and also 'Land Of A Thousand Words''Kiss You Off' & 'She's My Man'
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Buy new: £11.69 / Used from: £2.99 First new material for 4 years and a double album containing 28 tracks on 2 discs called 'Jupiter' & 'Mars'.Not a concept as I thought it might be, just good songs inc the excellent 'Dani California'
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 | White Bread Black Beer by Scritti Politti
Buy used from: £18.78 Ive remained loyal to Green over the years and this is no exception, first release in 7 years, recorded at home and is a very personal observation of his life thus far.'The Boom Boom Bap' is excellent
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 | The Eraser by Thom Yorke
Buy new: £6.98 / Used from: £4.50 Another debut away from band committments not to be considered a solo album by Thom himself, not The Bends sounding, more Kid A era stuff that manages to still sound harrowing and strangely uplifting!
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 | Rudebox by Robbie Williams
Buy new: £8.96 / Used from: £0.49 Ok so this was probably a mistake, to so radicaly change style but there are high points on this including 'She's Madonna' co written with The Pet Shop Boys. His next album will be the one to watch!
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 | Alright, Still by Lily Allen
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £1.44 Definately hear the ska/2 tone influences on this as Lilly debut's with her own brand of music. 'Smile' being her best single and also including 'Shame On You''LDN' & 'Littlest Things'.
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 | Keys to the World by Richard Ashcroft
Buy new: £20.09 / Used from: £0.88 Richard Ashcroft has one of those voices you wish you had, this his 3rd solo album is his best to date that includes best single 'Break The Night With Colour' a strong contender for single of the year
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 | Undiscovered by James Morrison
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £2.72 A superb voice and talented songwriters debut, a gravely delivery suggests a more mature head but far from it! 'You Give Me Something''Wonderful World' & the superb 'Peices Dont Fit Anymore' included.
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 | The Great Western by James Dean Bradfield
Buy new: £9.98 / Used from: £1.00 The one and only solo offering from James Dean Bradfield which has to be said is an excellent diversion from the Manics, his voice has never sounded so good. Looking forward to the next instalment now
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 | Stop the Clocks by Oasis
Buy new: £7.78 / Used from: £3.99 Oasis for me will always be the sound of 1996 where we nearly got crowned European Champions. 'The Masterplan''Talk Tonight' & 'Half The World Away' are worth the price alone!
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