Ray Noble Music Store - My 50 favourite albums countdown, pt 2 (subject to change)

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My 50 favourite albums countdown, pt 2 (subject to change)

	Kala by M.I.A. Buy new: £4.48 / Used from: £2.19 25)Bold and unashamed. Contains some frighteningly innovative tracks. M.I.A is a true pioneer in British music and would be a much better role model than the likes of bloody Miley Cyrus.
	Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not by Arctic Monkeys Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £2.99 24)A collection of energetic, urban-Indie rock anthems that will go down in history as the biggest British music movement since Brit Pop.
	Silent Shout by The Knife Buy new: £5.98 23)A flourishing harrowing record which prides itself on unbalanced harmonies and a growing sense of enigma and mystery that culminates to make a very distinctive listen
	Original Pirate Material by The Streets Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £2.92 22)The most ingenious documentation of modern working class life. Spitting may have been short lived but this album shows just how good a tool it is in the right hands.
	Mirrored by Battles Buy new: £6.98 / Used from: £5.00 21)This album truly is out of this world. The use of instruments, electronics, the unbelievable drumming and the dynamic compositions make for the most interesting instrumental band Ive ever heard.
	Bad by Michael Jackson Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £2.95 20)The best pop album ever spawning 9 hit singles and 6 number ones this for me is MJs real magnum opus right here
	Neon Bible by Arcade Fire Buy new: £8.48 / Used from: £5.74 19)A tour de force of incredible composition and lyrics, bringing all that was good from "Funeral" but with more experience and experimentation
	In Rainbows by Radiohead Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £11.35 18)Possibly Radioheads most conservative effort so far. However, this is a very consistent selection of tracks, it's very hard to fault this impressive body of work.
	Buy used from: £3.75 17)Over an hour of entertaining and intricate tempo shifting, a diverse range of lyrical inspirations and innovative deliveries makes for an album that is always guaranteed to satisfy you appetite
	Favourite Worst Nightmare by Arctic Monkeys Buy new: £3.48 / Used from: £3.20 16)A much more mature sound from the Arctic Monkeys, with some of the best tracks of 2007 and the whole thing is layered with a subtle eerie atmosphere
	Return to Cookie Mountain by TV on the Radio Buy new: £7.48 / Used from: £5.77 15)Another essential album from TVotR. This is by far their most darkest and concentrated album to date, not as diverse as Dear Science but the atmosphere this album creates is unforgettable.
	Microcastle / Weird Era Continued by Deerhunter Buy new: £5.98 14)2 discs of experimental misery and bliss that will unravel itself only to the most patient listeners.
	Push Barman to Open Old Wounds [2CD Set] by Belle & Sebastian Buy new: £8.98 / Used from: £7.16 13)I know this is a compilation but everything on it is very hard to find elsewhere and every track is essential. I bought this over a year ago and it still manages to suprise me. Delightful stuff
	The Joshua Tree by U2 Buy new: £12.18 / Used from: £1.49 12)I know U2 have now become somewhat a national joke but you cant deny how well this album manages to pluck truly engrossing imagery and atmosphere out of its record and imbed them into your heart.
	Bona Drag by Morrissey Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £0.84 11)An in-between-albums compilation that ends up being more essential than either studio effort. Every song on this album is classic flawless Morrissey. Shame he can't whistle a tune like thisanymore
	Kid A by Radiohead Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £2.34 10)Radiohead follow-up OK Computer with their most distinctive and experimental album to date. This album is like nothing Ive ever heard before, only Radiohead could have made this record.
	Entertainment! by Gang Of Four Buy new: £5.98 / Used from: £3.99 9)Stripped down post-punk rock with an important message delivered in the most gutsy manner possible.
	The Bends by Radiohead Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £1.48 8)The best documentation of the fear, loneliness and anxiety everyone goes through when they're at their lowest. Beautiful stuff.
	Silent Alarm by Bloc Party Buy new: £3.48 / Used from: £1.57 7)This album just got everything right; it came at the right time with the right sound and distributed a voice spoken by millions of teenagers all over the world. Fantastic.
	Funeral by Arcade Fire Buy new: £6.98 / Used from: £5.45 6)A modern masterpiece. Every song is like a tiny Eureka moment. The composition and lyrics are so dark, honest and diverse that you cant help but fall in love with it.
	The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths Buy used from: £4.98 5)Absolutely flawless. The 2nd best album from one of the most iconic bands in the world. This is when Morrisseys raw wry wit and dark subject matters truly came together with the greatest succes
	Fleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £2.99 4)The most beautiful album my ears have ever had the pleasure to be graced by. The harmonies, two-song dynamic and immersive lyrical style makes for compelling listening.
	Merriweather Post Pavilion by Animal Collective Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £8.93 3)An amazing accomplishment, incredibly diverse, unique and addictive, the best album of '09 so far! Animal Collective are clearly a group of musical geniuses.
	Meat Is Murder by The Smiths Buy used from: £4.99 2)The albums theme of violence, a shift into funk and post-punk and politically engaging lyrics makes for an almost hypnotically gripping listen. My favourite Smiths album (just).
	O.K Computer by Radiohead Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £0.90 1)Perfection. Not one second of this album is wasted. The most heartfelt documentation of a soulless modern life. I honestly dont think Ill ever find an album that will replace this at the top spot.