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25 Albums to change your life
Pieces of YouPieces of You by Jewel
Buy new: £6.88 / Used from: £0.85
This is Jewels debut album and raw poetic folk at its very best. Includes the tracks Who will save your soul and Foolish Games. In a word-stunning
0304 (CD)0304 (CD) by Jewel
Buy new: £6.88 / Used from: £1.36
Jewels latest release. There is still a folk influence on many of the tracks, but shes also combined dance, jazz and techno for a new sound. Best tracks-Becoming and 2Find U
BedBed by Juliana Hatfield
Buy used from: £4.58
My fave Juliana cd. Gritty indie rock with great lyrics.swansong is the biggest highlight on here, but the whole album rocks!
NashvilleNashville by Josh Rouse
Buy new: £7.68 / Used from: £2.99
Josh Rouse is amazing! My love has gone is simply beautiful
Fever To TellFever To Tell by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £2.71
The first full length album from the NY three piece. This album rocks! best tracks-Pin, Maps and Y control. Play it loud!
Yeah Yeah Yeahs E.PYeah Yeah Yeahs E.P by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Buy new: £6.17 / Used from: £4.74
A brilliant introduction to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, including the frantic Art star and Miles away. Punky garage rock that, well... rocks!
FlutterbyFlutterby by Butterfly Boucher
Buy used from: £3.63
Not only does she have a cool name, shes also extreamly talented. This is a great album of uplifting, rocky pop songs and gentle bluesy ballads. Gift wrap and Soul back are the best tracks
Pink MoonPink Moon by Nick Drake
Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £2.69
Nick drakes third and final album is 28 minutes of perfection.
GraceGrace by Jeff Buckley
Buy new: £9.17 / Used from: £0.66
This album is a masterpiece. Jeff was a great talent and i think some of the best songs ever written are on this disc. Lover, you should've come over is heartbreaking and my fave track.
Then Comes the SunThen Comes the Sun by Elisa
Buy used from: £18.50
Elisa is Italys best kept secret.
Little EarthquakesLittle Earthquakes by Tori Amos
Buy new: £5.58 / Used from: £1.74
No list would be complete without a mention of Little Earthquakes. Best tracks-Precious things, Winter, China. The whole album really!
Under The PinkUnder The Pink by Tori Amos
Buy new: £10.48 / Used from: £1.31
Tori's second album and one of my favourites. The songs throughout are more gentle than Little Earthquakes, but equally profound and beautiful
The Beekeeper (CD + DVD)The Beekeeper (CD + DVD) by Tori Amos
Buy used from: £5.95
Tori's newest album! Was so excited when i got this and I wasen't disapointed! Sleeps with butterflies, Mother Revolution and The power of orange knickers are all fab!
Fumbling Towards EcstasyFumbling Towards Ecstasy by Sarah McLachlan
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £2.59
This is Sarahs best album by far. Every song is great, but Fear and Elsewhere are the two I can relate to the most
The Beacon Street CollectionThe Beacon Street Collection by No Doubt
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £2.26
Funky ska-punk from No Doubt in their early days. A great album with some great songs, the best being Greener Pastures-also featured on the Don't speak single
Tragic KingdomTragic Kingdom by No Doubt
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My favourite No Doubt album. Every song is brilliant, with no fillers. My fave is Sunday morning
Love Angel Music BabyLove Angel Music Baby by Gwen Stefani
Buy new: £6.18 / Used from: £0.01
This is Gwens debut album and its soooo good! Funky, 80s style, electro-pop that rocks! Queen Gwen can do no wrong!
Night on My SideNight on My Side by Gemma Hayes
Buy new: £7.98 / Used from: £0.74
Gemma Hayes debut album is a mixture of country, folk and rock. Let a good thing go is the heaviest track and one of the best
Empire RecordsEmpire Records by Various Artists
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This has got to be one of the best soundtracks ever ! Includes so many great tracks, from artists including The Cranberries, Gin Blossoms and Coyote Shivers
Under These Rocks and StonesUnder These Rocks and Stones by Chantal Kreviazuk
Buy used from: £1.91
Another fantastic Canadian artist. Chantals debut album is rich, warm and powerful
Colour Moving and StillColour Moving and Still by Chantal Kreviazuk
Buy used from: £1.71
This follow up is equally perfect.
BlueBlue by Joni Mitchell
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This 1971 recording from Joni is an album its hard to find fault with. One listen of Blue and Last time I saw Richard and I'm in floods of tears! Don't let this put you off!
The Virgin Suicides (OST)The Virgin Suicides (OST) by Air
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Instantly captivating
Jagged Little PillJagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette
Buy new: £6.78 / Used from: £0.83
Alanis is a genius and this album is her best to date. Her lyrics are intelligent and her songs always catchy, yet thought provoking. You oughta know, Ironic and You learn are all amazing
Innocence and ExperienceInnocence and Experience by Blake Babies
Buy used from: £1.88
Indie-pop brilliance from the 80s. Juliana Hatfields first band.