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Fave CDs 2006
In on the Kill TakerIn on the Kill Taker by Fugazi
Buy used from: £4.83
Probably Fugazi's best CD, certainly my favourite. 'Great Cop' and 'Smallpox Champion' are two of the best things they've committed to record.
Jane DoeJane Doe by Converge
Buy new: £9.98 / Used from: £5.60
Converge's finest hour to date. Sends chills down my spine. Combines melancholy reflection with brutal hardcore meltdowns in an inimitable fashion
The Cold VeinThe Cold Vein by Cannibal Ox
Buy new: £12.08 / Used from: £6.75
The 'Ox turn in the best rap CD I've heard my entire life...
Movies for the BlindMovies for the Blind by Cage
Buy used from: £7.45
It's probably one of the most potentially offensive CDs ever made, but it's also one of the best rap CDs available, amazing flow and humour.
Us and ThemUs and Them by Godflesh
Buy used from: £12.48
Thumping, monolithic wall of sound, full of bile and melancholy.
Be Your Own PetBe Your Own Pet by be your own PET
Buy new: £8.98 / Used from: £1.49
Schizoid female-fronted indie-noisenik madness. Like Melt Banana with more swagger and no electronics.
The ClashThe Clash by The Clash
Buy new: £6.98 / Used from: £1.19
The first great punk CD still sounds amazing now
Cell-ScapeCell-Scape by Melt-Banana
Buy new: £9.98 / Used from: £7.00
On the subject of Melt Banana, here's my favourite MB CD. Like Atari Teenage Riot and Converge crossed with Bis
Good HealthGood Health by Pretty Girls Make Graves
Buy new: £6.98 / Used from: £2.34
Post hardcore with brilliant male/female vocals and crazy angular melodies.
Are You Dead Yet?Are You Dead Yet? by Children Of Bodom
Buy new: £6.68 / Used from: £4.07
Melodic death metal with a sense of humour and insane INSANE soloing.
Fantastic DamageFantastic Damage by El-P
Buy used from: £7.92
Great abstract beats and irate scattergun MCing make this an essential CD.
Angel DustAngel Dust by Faith No More
Buy used from: £1.00
Probably the band's most consistent CD, has most of my favourite songs on it, like Be Agressive and Crack Hitler.
PanopticonPanopticon by Isis
Buy new: £14.19 / Used from: £6.89
Ambient pulsating hardcore, nigh-on vocal-less and truly magnificent.
Slaughter of the SoulSlaughter of the Soul by At the Gates
Buy new: £6.98 / Used from: £5.62
Not sure, but this is probably the best Metal album ever written. Enjoy.
Break in LifeBreak in Life by Addiction Crew
Buy new: £8.79 / Used from: £4.43
Criminally underrated Rap-metal-funk crossover from Italy. Male/female dual vocals and proper hip hop sensibilities make this record fly.