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All-Time Eclectic 20 (in no particular order)
When In Rome, Kill MeWhen In Rome, Kill Me by Cud
Buy used from: £6.15
A little nugget of pop gold. If you haven't discovered this - you need to!
The Perfect PrescriptionThe Perfect Prescription by Spacemen 3
Buy used from: £11.77
The perfect Spacemen 3 album. 'I have a passion sweet Lord... and it just won't go away'. Sonic blues!
LovelessLoveless by My Bloody Valentine
Buy used from: £4.63
Stunning layers of sound. A unique band. Awesome!
O.K ComputerO.K Computer by Radiohead
Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £0.99
I love albums with a unique/groundbreaking sound. There's no denying this is one.
Rage Against the MachineRage Against the Machine by Rage Against the Machine
Buy new: £4.98
If revolution had a sound track it would be this! An original and ferocious onslaught!
Led ZeppelinLed Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin
Buy new: £6.78 / Used from: £3.69
No one plays the blues like Led Zep. This is my album of choice.
The Stone RosesThe Stone Roses by The Stone Roses
Buy used from: £2.24
A turning point in British music. No arguments!
Hatful of HollowHatful of Hollow by The Smiths
Buy used from: £6.95
No one sounds like the Smiths (except Gene). This is my favourite collection.
The Holy Bible 10th Anniversary Edition [2CD + DVD]The Holy Bible 10th Anniversary Edition [2CD + DVD] by Manic Street Preachers
Buy new: £7.98
Dark. Brooding. What a sound!
Grand Prix /Songs From Northern BritainGrand Prix /Songs From Northern Britain by Teenage Fanclub
Buy new: £10.99 / Used from: £4.00
I couldn't choose between these two albums. So buy them together. Lyrically, musically brilliant.
George BestGeorge Best by The Wedding Present
Buy new: £7.38 / Used from: £4.99
I always return to this album. A regular listen since 1988!!
Reading, Writing and ArithmeticReading, Writing and Arithmetic by The Sundays
Buy new: £6.68 / Used from: £1.76
Simple, beautiful - Harriet Wheeler's voice is perfection.
Unknown PleasuresUnknown Pleasures by Joy Division
Buy new: £12.48 / Used from: £8.14
Powerful, dark and thoroughly depressing. 'I walked on water, ran through fire, can't seem to feel it any more.' Curtis is a poet.
PigeonholePigeonhole by New Fast Automatic Daffodils
Buy used from: £17.52
A lost classic. This band deserved more attention. This is available to download. Have a listen to Big.
The House of LoveThe House of Love by The House of Love
Buy new: £9.98 / Used from: £7.99
There isn't a more perfect song than 'Love in a Car'. Please send another band like the House of Love along soon.
Iron MaidenIron Maiden by Iron Maiden
Buy new: £9.78 / Used from: £6.49
The original and still the best. Maiden's punky debut is a favourite of mine.
Wish You Were HereWish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
Buy new: £6.98 / Used from: £6.39
What's all this Darkside of the Moon nonsense? This is Floyd's best by far.
Another Year Another Address: the Best of the Midnight YearsAnother Year Another Address: the Best of the Midnight Years by Popguns
Buy new: £7.98 / Used from: £5.43
If you love indie jingly jangly you need to listen to these along with The Wedding Present, Heavenly and Los Capesinos!
Hold On Now, Youngster...Hold On Now, Youngster... by Los Campesinos!
Buy new: £4.98
Awesome album. Very different, so very good.
Million SellerMillion Seller by The Pooh Sticks
Buy used from: £2.92
They should have been Million Sellers. They never were but they were always a bit special. Listen to Susan Sleepwalking.