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My 20 Favourite Albums Ever
HeliumHelium by Urban Myth Club
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Unadulterated, effortless cool
Let's Stay TogetherLet's Stay Together by Al Green
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The album that launched Al Green
DangerousDangerous by Michael Jackson
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Less celebrated than Thriller but still an album that fails to be matched
The Queen Is DeadThe Queen Is Dead by The Smiths
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Satirical genius backed by intense guitars, The Smiths' Best
Tigertown PicturesTigertown Pictures by Comet Gain
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A diverse, lo-fi album, which remains easily accessible
Small ChangeSmall Change by Tom Waits
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An album steeped in emotion, passion and whiskey
Abbey RoadAbbey Road by The Beatles
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Perfectly formed even after cracks in the band started to appear
Pet SoundsPet Sounds by The Beach Boys
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Very few albums with instrumental tracks are appreciated across the generations like Pet Sounds is
Mona Bone JakonMona Bone Jakon by Cat Stevens
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An album filled with the struggle between hope and pessimism
HomeworkHomework by Daft Punk
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Essential in any electro lovers' collection
Under the Crooked MoonUnder the Crooked Moon by Hot Puppies
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Heavy 80s influence and a fresh sound at once. A difficult feat.
Daydream NationDaydream Nation by Sonic Youth
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Thurston Moore and Lee Ranaldo's unorthodox guitars give this album a sound of its own
THE CRIBSTHE CRIBS by The Cribs
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A hidden pop-punk gem
PostPost by Björk
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Stunning, ever-creative electro-pop
SirenSiren by Roxy Music
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Roxy Music's best
The Glasgow SchoolThe Glasgow School by Orange Juice
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The only long standing album from possibly the most influential group of the 80s
Moon SafariMoon Safari by Air
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A modern classic
The Name of This Band Is Talking HeadsThe Name of This Band Is Talking Heads by Talking Heads
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Their best live album with charm and style
Blood on the TracksBlood on the Tracks by Bob Dylan
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A definitive life-changing album
Fur and GoldFur and Gold by Bat for Lashes
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Ethereal vocals and subtle layering creating beautiful, intense magic