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Ruby Loves... 25 Corkers of Note
Ruby BlueRuby Blue by Roisin Murphy
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Electro-Jazz craziness as the ex-Moloko frontlady joins forces with Matthew Herbert and this is the result. Give it time - it's a grower.
The Milk-Eyed MenderThe Milk-Eyed Mender by Joanna Newsom
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What Bjork would make if she did folk. Gorgeous.
A Certain Trigger: Limited EditionA Certain Trigger: Limited Edition by Maximo Park
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You don't need me to tell you this is good. You already know it is.
The May Street ProjectThe May Street Project by Shea Seger
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Criminally under-rated Texan recording in the UK. Country-rock-hiphop-pop fusion and fabulous for it.
Little Black NumbersLittle Black Numbers by Kathryn Williams
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Beautifully intimate acoustic album, recorded at home. Delicious.
MaxinquayeMaxinquaye by Tricky
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The best album ever made? Quite possibly. Atmospheric and spooky. My No.1 desert island disc.
To Bring You My LoveTo Bring You My Love by PJ Harvey
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Flamenco-blues-rock from one of Britain's most well-respected female performers.
The K&D SessionsThe K&D Sessions by Kruder & Dorfmeister
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An after hours post-club mix to treasure.
MonoMono by Various Artists
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Intelligent chilled out jazzy hiphop and funky breaks from Brighton's favourite independent label.
StampedeStampede by Quantic Soul Orchestra
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Retro funk & soul from Brighton's Tru Thoughts stable. It rocks.
BlueBlue by Joni Mitchell
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A stone cold classic and with good reason. See where Beth Orton & Tracey Chapman nicked all their best ideas.
Way to Blue: An introduction to Nick DrakeWay to Blue: An introduction to Nick Drake by Nick Drake
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Superb introduction to a tragically under-exposed performer. Acoustic loveliness.
Just Like BloodJust Like Blood by Tom McRae
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Beautiful. Bluesy-rock heartbreak album par excellence.
Run Come Save MeRun Come Save Me by Roots Manuva
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Grimey UK hiphop classic.
Very MercenaryVery Mercenary by Herbaliser
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UK hiphop label, Ninja Tune's, finest album to date. Cinematic, laidback funk. Essential.
American ThighsAmerican Thighs by Veruca Salt
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Choir girl harmonies elbowing jagged punk rock guitars. One of the albums that made my teens!
ElasticaElastica by Elastica
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Britpop was the wrong term for this band. They were far more punk than pop. Sounds as good today as it did back then.
Come Get It I Got ItCome Get It I Got It by David Holmes
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Classic funk and soul mixed with contemporary funk and soul. I'm yet to meet anyone who doesn't like this mix.
Blue LinesBlue Lines by Massive Attack
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Swelling orchestration, deep beats, fabulous vocals. Another of my desert island discs.
Try Whistling ThisTry Whistling This by Neil Finn
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First solo outing from the former Crowded House man.
Animal MagicAnimal Magic by Bonobo
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I can't even describe this album. If I tell you it's another "chill out cd" I'm doing it a massive disservice. Folky melancholia & blissful beats make this a class act.
Keep It UnrealKeep It Unreal by Mr. Scruff
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Classic happy beats from the classic happy beatmonger. Pour yourself a cup of tea and have another biscuit!
Ray of LightRay of Light by Madonna
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Ha! You weren't expecting that, were you? Pop like it ought to be.
HeartbreakerHeartbreaker by Ryan Adams
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The ultimate alt-country heartbreak album.
LovelessLoveless by My Bloody Valentine
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The man who gave me this told me "If there is music in heaven, it will sound like this." I think he might be right. Just don't expect harps and choirs. Enjoy!