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Indie-Pop at it's best
69 Love Songs69 Love Songs by Magnetic Fields
Buy new: £8.98 / Used from: £7.49
Best to start with the best album ever i thought, nothing could beat the perfection of this album and Stephin Merrit's pure genius. Everyone should own this.
The SmithsThe Smiths by The Smiths
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Their first and their best, closely followed by Hatful of Hollow of course.
Biggest Bluest Hi-FiBiggest Bluest Hi-Fi by Camera Obscura
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One of the most beauitful albums ive ever heard, i could listen to it forever on repeat, just utter perfection in songs like Eighties Fan and I Don't Do Crowds. Ultimate indie-pop album
In Case We DieIn Case We Die by Architecture in Helsinki
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Such a happy, cute album you can clap and dance to throughout. Tiny Paintings is adorable.
El Perro del MarEl Perro del Mar by El Perro del Mar
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Her voice is so amazing and beautiful, a perfect album. God Knows is one of those songs you never get sick of hearing.
Gulag OrkestarGulag Orkestar by Beirut
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Finally some amazing new music offering something new. This is an incredible album, every song is perfect and timeless. Perfect for any mood you're in!
The Letting GoThe Letting Go by Bonnie 'Prince' Billy
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Another fine album from Will Oldham's Bonnie "Prince" Billy. Just beautiful.
TigermilkTigermilk by Belle & Sebastian
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Again the first is the best, none of their other albums have the overall feel of this one, yeah there are other good songs on the others, but Tigermilk is perfect throughout.
Leaders Of The PackLeaders Of The Pack by Various Artists
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well im not usually a fan of compilations, but this is a must really for anyone into dancing and just great 60's girl pop. its just fantastic!
22 by All Girl Summer Fun Band
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Another adorable album which you can dance to all the way through.
Let Me Introduce My FriendsLet Me Introduce My Friends by I'm from Barcelona
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Are they for real?! i mean have you ever heard anything so twee it physically hurts as this?! fantastic!
Writer's BlockWriter's Block by Peter Bjorn and John
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Young Folks is a great song, all that whistling!
Bottoms of BarrelsBottoms of Barrels by Tilly and the Wall
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Not so much twee as just really fun and danceable indie. And they are awesome live with their tapdancer as percussion!
The Smell of Our OwnThe Smell of Our Own by The Hidden Cameras
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Takes a bit of getting used to so not for everyone, but i think they are fantastic and really fun songs.
#3#3 by Suburban Kids with Biblical Names
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another so twee it hurts kind of band here i must say, fantastic throughout.
Hyacinths and ThistlesHyacinths and Thistles by The 6th's
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Another fantastic band from Stephin Merrit's genius. Enough said.
We Are The PipettesWe Are The Pipettes by The Pipettes
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I was pleasantly suprised by this album and it definately grows on you. I think they're adorable, really cute, danceable songs.
Just Another Diamond DayJust Another Diamond Day by Vashti Bunyan
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Such a beautiful album, she really has an amazing voice, and yes her song is on the T-Mobile advert.
Cmon MiracleCmon Miracle by Mirah
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a beautiful album and amazing voice, and it cant help that the genius that is Phil Elvrum collaborates on many songs with her.
Ballads of Living and DyingBallads of Living and Dying by Marissa Nadler
Saw her a little while ago at this little venue in coventry and she was just amazing, such a beautiful, haunting voice and recorded it sounds even better.
Verses of Comfort, Assurance & SalvationVerses of Comfort, Assurance & Salvation by Au Revoir Simone
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Srtay Goldne is such a gorgeous song i could listen to it on repeat for hours.
DemonDemon by Envelopes
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wierd and wonderful, isabelle and leonard is such a cute song, very danceable and clappy!
Let's Get Out of This CountryLet's Get Out of This Country by Camera Obscura
Buy new: £9.28 / Used from: £9.00
well i had to include their newest album too, another faultless release from the indie-pop masters and Traceyanne's voice is superb as ever.
The Wayward Bus/Plastic TreesThe Wayward Bus/Plastic Trees by Magnetic Fields
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and another from Stephin Merrit, a beautiful album and any album with 100,000 Fireflies on it could be nothing less than perfect.
Rough Trade Shops: IndiepopRough Trade Shops: Indiepop by Various Artists
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to end with another compilation, ever indie guy or girls must have, all amazing songs, it does what it says on the tin, finest indie-pop.