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My Top 25 Albums So Far...
The Last ResortThe Last Resort by Trentemøller
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25) The darkest and sexiest electronic album ive ever heard. The amount of talent and work put into the feel of this record is truly amazing.
I Care Because You DoI Care Because You Do by Aphex Twin
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24) Putting the soul into electronic music perfectly, Aphex Twin always inspires and reminds me to make my music original to me as possible.
Everyone into PositionEveryone into Position by Oceansize
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23) A great second album with some real gems on it, showing that they can be as light as they are heavy. The most inventive drummer around today.
Racecar Is Racecar BackwardsRacecar Is Racecar Backwards by Reuben
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22) Really good heavy, gutty emotional songs with the talent to match them. Brilliant Debut that in my mind they haven't followed, and never will.
Aha Shake HeartbreakAha Shake Heartbreak by Kings of Leon
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21) Effortless dirty rock, that has some catchy riffs that won't leave you. The Best summer voice and feel.
Forever Changes: ExpandedForever Changes: Expanded by Love
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20) This album makes me want to be in the baking hot sun with my friends, and when that does happen this record comes alive.
The Dark ThirdThe Dark Third by Pure Reason Revolution
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19) Really well put together record, and for their debut its brilliant. Everyone should hear of Pure Reason Revolution.
Buena Vista Social ClubBuena Vista Social Club by Buena Vista Social Club
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18) A senational listen for any occasion from the masters.
Making DensMaking Dens by Mystery Jets
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17) This was a breath of fresh air when i heard it, and from a new band which were quite mature for they're age (unless the dad wrote it all).
AmputechtureAmputechture by The Mars Volta
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16) An intense ride from start to finish, and some of the best guitar parts ive heard. The last album with the amazing Jon Theodore.
Le FilLe Fil by Camille
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15) A magical piece of work all in the note of B, really shows you what you can do to make original music. Absolutely gorgeous voice also.
Frances the MuteFrances the Mute by The Mars Volta
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14) Already a progression from De-Loused, with a slightly bigger sound. Also a Mars Volta album you can listen to in the sun.
Rage Against the MachineRage Against the Machine by Rage Against the Machine
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13) Every track on this record makes me jump about and always brings my mood up, which is really important. Couldn't be done again.
GraceGrace by Jeff Buckley
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12) Probably my favorite voice in rock, and music that was quite delightfully ahead of it's time. A real shame that he didn't grace us with more.
MirroredMirrored by Battles
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11) I often forget how hard this music is to write and play as it moves and grooves so effortlessly. An amazing experience live also.
Kid AKid A by Radiohead
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10) Kid A has a really good combination of emotional and 'cool' tracks. This is my favorite Radiohead album for lyrics.
EffloresceEffloresce by Oceansize
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9) An amazing debut that woke me up to how good unknown music can be. One of the best bands in Britain.
Pink MoonPink Moon by Nick Drake
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8) Pure acoustic genius, that never gets boring, whether your on the road or before bed.
O.K ComputerO.K Computer by Radiohead
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7) An unforgettable classic. Listen to it with headphones in a pitch-black room.
First Impressions Of EarthFirst Impressions Of Earth by The Strokes
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6) This album makes you wish you could write such brilliant hearty music that also makes you want to 'air guitar'.
Infinity LandInfinity Land by Biffy Clyro
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5) This albums seriously weird from a distance, but up close its one the most inventive and fun pieces of work i have ever heard.
Because of the TimesBecause of the Times by Kings of Leon
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4) Flawless writing skills, don't know where it came from but i don't think they will be able to write to this standard again.
FramesFrames by Oceansize
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3) Beautiful and aggresive, Oceansize's best album in my mind. After three albums they have grown loads, and i think they're still going somewhere new.
In RainbowsIn Rainbows by Radiohead
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2) 10 tracks of mastered atmospheric music that creates a tremendous original feel, even if it is a little short.
Deloused in the ComatoriumDeloused in the Comatorium by The Mars Volta
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1) This album made me realise how amazing music is, and how important it is to me.