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Songs to RememberSongs to Remember by Scritti Politti
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Welsh Marxist punk (with a voice to die for) takes on funk, soul and reggae. The definition of perfect pop.
ShleepShleep by Robert Wyatt
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His most accomplished album to date.
WaitingWaiting by Fun Boy Three
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Terry Hall's short-lived post Specials outfit. Odd but defiantly pop.
Everything Must GoEverything Must Go by Manic Street Preachers
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A Design For Life is one of the most powerful singles ever to reach the Top 5.
WonderlandWonderland by Michael Nyman
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A wonderful film with a truly sublime soundtrack.
Carry on Up the Charts/Best ofCarry on Up the Charts/Best of by Beautiful South
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A lovely singles compilation.
The Greatest HitThe Greatest Hit by The Teardrop Explodes
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A collection of Acid-fried post-punk.
Independant IntavenshanIndependant Intavenshan by Linton Kwesi Johnson
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Socio-Political Dub Poetry. This 2 CD compilation contains many rare 12 inch dubs.
Virgins & PhilistinesVirgins & Philistines by The Colour Freld
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Terry Hall again. From rudeboy to romantic acoustic beatnik. An underrated gem.
High Land Hard RainHigh Land Hard Rain by Aztec Camera
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Astonishingly good debut album from 1983. Not bad for a 19 year-old!
The Esteemed (The Very Best of) Orange JuiceThe Esteemed (The Very Best of) Orange Juice by Orange Juice
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Hugely influential group who were as much influenced by Motown as they were The Pistols.
What's The Matter Boy?What's The Matter Boy? by Vic Godard
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Listen to Stop That Girl and tell me Vic Goddard isn't a genius.
In The StudioIn The Studio by Specials
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Jerry Dammer's soldiers on after the loss of Terry, Lynval and Neville. A terrific album.
The Best of Steely Dan: RemasteredThe Best of Steely Dan: Remastered by Steely Dan
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Cynical post-hippie America in the 70s.
Let's Get It onLet's Get It on
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A great soul record.
Rude SystemRude System by Ballistic Brothers
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Modern British dancefloor soul.
IlluminationIllumination by Paul Weller
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A 44 year-old mod who keeps on burning.
BlueBlue by Joni Mitchell
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Beautiful.
Ooo Baby Baby - The AnthologyOoo Baby Baby - The Anthology by Smokey Robinson
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Wthout doubt the most beautiful voice in the history of pop music.
The Decca Anthology 1965-67The Decca Anthology 1965-67 by The Small Faces
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The definitive mod band.
SandinistaSandinista by The Clash
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A sprawling mess of punk, disco and reggae.
Late for the Sky: RemasteredLate for the Sky: Remastered by Jackson Browne
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Worth it for the title track alone.
Early: a Definitive Anthology of Acr Recordings 1978-1985Early: a Definitive Anthology of Acr Recordings 1978-1985 by A Certain Ratio
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Early 80s punk/funk.
Coming UpComing Up by Suede
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A jolly good synthetic pop record.
EdenEden by Everything But The Girl
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Mid 80s student bedsit nostalgia.