 | Simple Things by Zero 7
Buy new: £5.78 / Used from: £2.48 I consider this to be my "Zen" album. It's not because it's hippy (it's certainly not) but the music style and sheer inventiveness takes you to a calm place without putting you to sleep!
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 | Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
Buy new: £6.98 / Used from: £4.49 Pink Floyd are a band I have likes since I was a kid (even though they were on the wane by then), I discovered this album after many of the others. I love it and it's probably my favourite of theirs
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 | Ta Dah! by Scissor Sisters
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £0.44 A cheeky entry onto my list. As a second album it is impressive and matches the verve they show in their live shows. Feel good music with depth and irony for good measure.
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 | Greatest Hits 1970-2002 by Elton John
Buy used from: £14.58 Elton John is one of favourite songwriters of all time and his early works with his voice so sweetly hitting the high notes effortlessly, is a joy to listen to time and time again. Always nostalgic.
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 | When It Falls by Zero 7
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £1.57 Another Zero7 album on my list, I could probably put all their works in here, but I chose this because it is a fantastic follow-up album, and builds on their earlier music.
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 | The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd
Buy new: £7.08 / Used from: £3.99 I have nothing to add to the thousands (perhaps millions) of column inches and commentary already expressed about this masterpiece. Just play it, sit back and enjoy it.
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 | The Bends by Radiohead
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £2.39 I like Radiohead (and have seen them in concert a few times). This album is my favorite in terms of being able to play t over and over again for sheer immediate impact and escapism
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 | Magnolia by Original Soundtrack
Buy new: £6.88 / Used from: £1.59 One of the most moving film song collections ever. Majority of songs are by Aimee Mann (there are a couple at the end not by her) and they capture the mood and morality of the film perfectly.
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 | The Garden by Zero 7
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £2.24 Another entry from Zero7 into my list. The inclusion of Jose Gonzalez on some tracks is inspired and very coherent with the rest of the very inventive album
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 | The Seldom Seen Kid by Elbow
Buy new: £4.48 / Used from: £3.99 So far this is the pinnacle of Elbow's series of albums. They are an inspiring all inclusive band, I have seen them in concert and the audience covers cross section of all society and ages. Fantastic
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 | Leaders Of The Free World by Elbow
Buy new: £3.48 / Used from: £3.16 This is, so far, my second favourite Elbow CD
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 | Lost In Space by Aimee Mann
Buy new: £11.98 / Used from: £3.00 The Magnolia soundtrack songs apart, this album is currently my favourite one by Aimee Mann. I find her style of writing and singing very poignant.
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 | Brother Sister by The Brand New Heavies
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £2.49 A classic of its time and for me still remains a classic.
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 | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles
Buy new: £7.98 / Used from: £6.92 There isn't anything I can add to the amount of praise or otherwise that has already been written about Sgt Pepper. All I can say is I enjoy listening to it time and time again.
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 | Flowering Spade by Sean Hayes
Buy new: £15.99 / Used from: £18.35 Sean Hayes' music is a recent discovery for me. I came across him on Aimee Mann's "Smilers" album on a duet on there. This album is my favourite by him. I really like it.
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 | Hunky Dory by David Bowie
Buy new: £5.18 / Used from: £2.98 David Bowie, genius & timeless artist. This album is the most consistent for me, and the one I can just pick up and feel good on playing it. Full of classics too (e.g. Life on Mars!)
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