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Cd's that make me hold my breath - no particular order.
Mirabilis - Mediaeval BaebesMirabilis - Mediaeval Baebes by Mediaeval Baebes
Buy new: £7.48 / Used from: £6.50
Mediaeval Baebes' most recent album, just beautiful. Fave tracks: Temptasyon, Kilmeny
Separate WaysSeparate Ways by Teddy Thompson
Buy new: £5.70 / Used from: £5.95
Massive pedigree to this album, no wonder it's so good.
Martha WainwrightMartha Wainwright by Martha Wainwright
Buy new: £8.96 / Used from: £7.00
If it was possible to wear out a CD I'd be on my eighth copy by now. No bad tracks but Bl*** Mother-F*** A**** is simply wonderful.
Live in Texas: +DVDLive in Texas: +DVD by Linkin Park
Buy new: £4.92 / Used from: £3.33
All LP's CDs are my favourites so settled on the live set + DVD. Critics of LP can go f*** your arrogant selves.
The Silent ForceThe Silent Force by Within Temptation
Buy new: £6.98 / Used from: £6.48
My newest purchase. Loved it after one listen. Fave Tracks: Stand My Ground, It's The Fear.
DummyDummy by Portishead
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £2.30
Beth Gibbon's is s-o-o-o good. Love it all.
Mezzanine: Limited EditionMezzanine: Limited Edition by Massive Attack
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £0.97
Beth sings on Track 3, 'Teardrop', worth getting this just for that one track
AmenAmen by Salif Keita
Buy new: £10.35 / Used from: £7.00
I dare you to try and keep still while this is playing. Brilliant.
Djam Leelii: the AdventurersDjam Leelii: the Adventurers by Baaba Maal
Buy new: £7.99 / Used from: £4.85
Baaba Maal at his classy best. Track 1 Lam Tooro is as good as African music gets.
I Do Not Want What I Haven't GotI Do Not Want What I Haven't Got by Sinead O'Connor
Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £1.20
This CD makes me cry, Sinead sings with Angst, Heart and Attitude.
Vibe AsianVibe Asian by Various Artists
Buy new: £7.99
Another CD that rocks, Bhangra at its best.
Viva Roxy Music: LiveViva Roxy Music: Live by Roxy Music
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £4.07
Bryan and the boys. Wish I'd been there. No bad tracks each one is hand picked.
FallenFallen by Evanescence
Buy new: £5.47 / Used from: £3.19
Die-hard moshers whinge about this... doesn't stop it being a fine debut CD though. What do they know anyway?
Experience: Jill ScottExperience: Jill Scott by Jill Scott
Buy used from: £4.99
All Jill's albums are near perfect so I picked out the Live set again. Excellent to chill out to.
Travelogue: Deluxe EditionTravelogue: Deluxe Edition by Joni Mitchell
Buy new: £17.98 / Used from: £9.25
Impossible to choose a Joni album. The production on this CD is second to none. Lots of extras for your PC on here too.
In The Mood For LoveIn The Mood For Love by Original Soundtrack
Buy new: £10.98 / Used from: £5.99
Watch the movie then buy this CD. Lovely film, beautiful soundtrack
House of the Flying DaggersHouse of the Flying Daggers by Original Soundtrack
Buy new: £10.98 / Used from: £19.98
As above, movie first, film score after; both stunning.
Greatest Hits Vol 1Greatest Hits Vol 1 by Korn
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £0.67
Terrific cover of Cameo's 'Word Up' on here and DVD of their imprompu concert at CBGB's in NYC. Value for money or what?
Suzanne VegaSuzanne Vega by Suzanne Vega
Buy new: £2.98 / Used from: £1.49
Any Suzanne Album would have done but this is my personal favourite. 'Small Blue Thing' is one of my favourite tracks by anybody ever.
Supposed Former Infatuation JunkieSupposed Former Infatuation Junkie by Alanis Morissette
Buy new: £4.38 / Used from: £0.42
Like many of my choices it was just too hard to pick. 'That I would be Good' is gorgeous
Under My Skin [Special Tour Edition CD + DVD]Under My Skin [Special Tour Edition CD + DVD] by Avril Lavigne
Buy new: £11.98 / Used from: £10.05
I only bought the CD but this copy has DVD of tour footage as an extra. Some may scoff but Avril an ok girl as far as I'm concerned.
BreakawayBreakaway by Kelly Clarkson
Buy new: £3.23 / Used from: £1.19
Mock all you like Die-Hards but this is a bloody good CD that I have no regrets about owning.
Lest We Forget: The Best OfLest We Forget: The Best Of by Marilyn Manson
Buy new: £8.98 / Used from: £3.48
My mate Marilyn! All the goodies are on here. 'The Dope Show' takes a lot of beating in my humble opinion.
BariBari by Ojos de Brujo
Buy used from: £6.98
What can I say about this other than they're the best thing to come out of Spain since red wine was invented.
Stories From the City, Stories From the SeaStories From the City, Stories From the Sea by PJ HARVEY
Buy new: £4.55 / Used from: £2.59
I know she's been around for ages but I've only recently got round to giving her a listen. She is so cool.