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11 Best Mike Oldfield albums (no particular order)
VoyagerVoyager by Mike Oldfield
Buy new: £4.04 / Used from: £3.05
10 fantastic tracks of all celtic music. Trad. tunes mixed with several Oldfield compositions that really drive you forward. Ends with a brilliant orchestral piece. Great album to uplift you.
Songs of Distant EarthSongs of Distant Earth by Mike Oldfield
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A wonderful album to relax to. Based on the novel by Arthur C Clarke. The music features wonderful guitar melodies, synth and voice. The music takes you on a journey as it flows along.
AmarokAmarok by Mike Oldfield
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This is probably his most creative work to date. Filled with great guitar playing and sound effects. May seem odd at first but after repeated listens it really pays off. This is one of his finest.
PlatinumPlatinum by Mike Oldfield
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'Disco' Oldfield. This was released in the late 70's and begins his more commercial era. More upbeat than his first few albums. Featuring great instrumentals 'Punkadiddle' for e.g. Plus two songs.
Light and ShadeLight and Shade by Mike Oldfield
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This album features a mixed bag of styles. Guitar, piano and synth, techno, celtic, synth. vocals. Modern Oldfield but a great album to please older and newer fans.
Tubular Bells Vol.1: RemasteredTubular Bells Vol.1: Remastered by Mike Oldfield
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This is his debut, and most likely his definitive album. Released in 1973, it still sounds as timeless 35 years later. A truely fantastic album. And he was only 19 years old at the time, amazing!
OmmadawnOmmadawn by Mike Oldfield
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From the haunting guitars and the chants on 'Part 1' to Oldfield's first vocal on 'On Horseback' at the albums closure. This is an essential Oldfield classic. Also the album Amarok was based from.
Tubular Bells Vol.2Tubular Bells Vol.2 by Mike Oldfield
Buy new: £4.37 / Used from: £1.60
Although lacking in the originality of the 1973 original, this sequel expands on the original themes to a more satisfying and uplifting effect. Features the actor Alan Rickman as MOC.
CrisesCrises by Mike Oldfield
Buy new: £4.31 / Used from: £3.89
The one with 'Moonlight Shadow.' This also features the excellent 'Crises' instrumental and the song 'Shadow On The Wall'. Another more commercial Oldfield album, but it does have some fine moments.
Tubular Bells Vol.3Tubular Bells Vol.3 by Mike Oldfield
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The weakest out of his Tubular Bells trilogy. However, there are some great melodies, guitar work and synth. Like a Best Of Mike Oldfield's styles album. Plus different from 1 + 2 in structure.
Music Of The SpheresMusic Of The Spheres by Mike Oldfield
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This album is awesome, it really does go back to his earlier classic days. Beautiful orchestration, excellent classical guitar playing from Mr. Oldfield. Superb addition to his catalogue.