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Matthews Essential recordings.
Dark Side of the MoonDark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd
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Even if you have heard the individual songs, the album is such an amazing whole.
Wish You Were HereWish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
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5 songs, 45 minutes. Near perfection.
AnimalsAnimals by Pink Floyd
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Amazingly angry and bitter sounding album
SmileSmile by Brian Wilson
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Paid £50 to see this performed in cocert. Amazing.
American Idiot: Parental AdvisoryAmerican Idiot: Parental Advisory by Green Day
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Best album of the year so far. Their best album and such an incredible piece of work.
Up the BracketUp the Bracket by The Libertines
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Brilliant. Completely removed from and above the recent garage rock fad.
Ben Folds FiveBen Folds Five by Ben Folds Five
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One of the most underrated bands and albums ever i think.
Pet Sounds: Mono VersionPet Sounds: Mono Version by Beach Boys
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What can i say. This should have made the band much bigger than the Beatles. Amazing achievment.
15 Big Ones / Love You15 Big Ones / Love You by Beach Boys
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Ignore most of 15 big ones other than the last track. Love you is unique.
Beach Boys Today/Summer Days (and Summer Nights)Beach Boys Today/Summer Days (and Summer Nights) by Beach Boys
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After "All Summer Long" these are the 1st 2 grat beach boys albums.
Smiley Smile/Wild HoneySmiley Smile/Wild Honey by Beach Boys
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extrememly interseting. And both far superior to SGT Peppers.
Sunflower/Surf's UpSunflower/Surf's Up by Beach Boys
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The sound that should have made them huge in the 70's. "Til i die" and "this whole world" proof of Brian Wilsons genius
The Beach Boys in ConcertThe Beach Boys in Concert by Beach Boys
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Their best live album and good introduction to overlooked era of their career.
Pacific Ocean BluePacific Ocean Blue by Dennis Wilson
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Not what you would expect from a solo album by the beach boys drummer. Really deserves a reissue.
Mellon Collie and the Infinite SadnessMellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by Smashing Pumpkins
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Greatest album of the 90's and has such a variety that it is hard to get tired of it.
PinkertonPinkerton by Weezer
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I would recommend any of their albums equally.
Jimmy Eat World / Bleed AmericanJimmy Eat World / Bleed American by Jimmy Eat World
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Beautiful
On the BeachOn the Beach by Neil Young
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Strange and haunting
Your ArsenalYour Arsenal by Morrissey
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His most powerful solo work
Strangeways Here We ComeStrangeways Here We Come by The Smiths
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At least the equal of the queen is dead and far superior to other Smith's albums
New Adventures in Hi-FiNew Adventures in Hi-Fi by REM
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My favourite album of theirs. Holds together well. Probably forgotten loads of stuff.