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Best of BowieBest of Bowie by David Bowie
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Start here with Bowie and if you love him (which you will) I recommend moving onto Ziggy Stardust, Hunky Dory, Diamond Dogs and Low next.
Dirty Blonde: The Diaries of Courtney LoveDirty Blonde: The Diaries of Courtney Love by Courtney Love
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It's a collection of personal stuff, like letters and poems and school reports that build up a much more interesting portrait of Courtney Love than the media does.
Invisible MonstersInvisible Monsters by Chuck Palahniuk
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My favourite of the books I've read by him. Such a fantastic book.
HeartbreakerHeartbreaker by Ryan Adams
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Beautiful, haunting and also full of anger and the brighter sides of life. Also try 29, Love Is Hell and Gold.
Is This ItIs This It by The Strokes
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Thank them for every indie/rock artist since. Revitalised a genre with a postmodern and alienated slant on the lo-fi rock of the 60's and 70's.
Uh Huh HerUh Huh Her by PJ Harvey
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I couldn't choose between PJ Harvey's albums because they all have such massive stand out tracks, so I just chose the newest one. Best songs 'Who The F***?' and 'Desperate Kingdom Of Love'.
Buffy The Vampire Slayer - Series 1-7 - Complete [DVD]Buffy The Vampire Slayer - Series 1-7 - Complete [DVD]
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Possibly the best TV show ever made.
The Mighty Boosh : Complete BBC Series 1 & 2 [DVD] [2004]The Mighty Boosh : Complete BBC Series 1 & 2 [DVD] [2004]
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British comedy at it's most entertaining and sureal. Vince Noir should be everyone's hero.
True Romance : The Movie & More (2 Disc Special Edition) [1993] [DVD]True Romance : The Movie & More (2 Disc Special Edition) [1993] [DVD]
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Tarrantino script, ridiculously violent in the most beautful, funny, romantic way. OTT done in the best way.
Nathan Barley [DVD]Nathan Barley [DVD]
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Rise of the idiots indeed. Hits the nail on the head of the a lot of these self proclaimed London 'media nodes' i.e. TWATS.
Gone With The Wind (4 Disc Collector's Edition Box Set) [1939] [DVD]Gone With The Wind (4 Disc Collector's Edition Box Set) [1939] [DVD]
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Seriously, my favourite.
Donnie Darko [2002] [DVD]Donnie Darko [2002] [DVD]
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I find it difficult to believe some people still haven't seen this yet, but I'm sure there are some people. Beware, you actually have to use your brain.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Single Disc Edition [DVD] [1975]The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Single Disc Edition [DVD] [1975]
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Best musical ever made, with songs and characters that are fantastically b-movie and rock 'n' roll.
CD86CD86 by Various Artists
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The best compilation I've ever heard and my best impulse buy ever.
Different ClassDifferent Class by Pulp
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Captures Britain like nothing else and does it so amazingly well you still hear these songs at every indie disco, every night. My favourite song changes with each listen.
Live Through ThisLive Through This by Hole
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Breaks your heart and makes you want to come out fighting. Never has so much true hatred been put into a record with such tremendous results.
Rabbit Fur CoatRabbit Fur Coat by Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins
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So perfect, so intelligent, so thought-provoking.
Spend the NightSpend the Night by The Donnas
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Teenage girls take on AC/DC. Much more fun than it should be.
Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind [DVD] [2004]Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind [DVD] [2004]
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Great story idea, great execution by the director, great performances, not often does everything come together so well but this film is funny, heartbreaking, entertaining and it raises up questions.
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest [1975] [DVD]One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest [1975] [DVD]
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One of the most depressing and hilarious films I have seen in my life. My favourite Jack Nicholson performance too. Also has an ending that will haunt you forever.
The Queen Is DeadThe Queen Is Dead by The Smiths
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The soundtrack of every student in the country, some don't get the irony of that. Morrissey appeals to losers with lots of bitterness everywhere.
Fever To TellFever To Tell by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
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Touches on primal emotions, and makes a hell of a lot of noise without a bass guitar!
The Platinum Collection: Greatest Hits I, II & IIIThe Platinum Collection: Greatest Hits I, II & III by Queen
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The best pop music ever made, don't you know?
The Bell JarThe Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
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I think you should read this book. Not much else to say.