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Albums that defined my life!
Dare/Love and Dancing: 21st Anniversary EditionDare/Love and Dancing: 21st Anniversary Edition by Human League
Buy used from: £22.33
The classic album that ensured The League's domination of the charts
Sulk: RemasteredSulk: Remastered by Associates
Buy new: £6.99 / Used from: £14.49
Billy Mackenzie's voice may be gone but this is THE album to start with
Parallel Lines: RemasteredParallel Lines: Remastered by Blondie
Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £2.00
Probably the album in thousands of lists and favourites, but still relevant today
VespertineVespertine by Bjork
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Stripped back and raw, just how we like it !
Gentlemen Take Polaroids: RemasteredGentlemen Take Polaroids: Remastered by Japan
Buy new: £10.98 / Used from: £7.45
The album that cost a fortune to make, but to me is worth every penny
Brilliant TreesBrilliant Trees by David Sylvian
Buy used from: £14.85
The soundtrack to the breakup of my first love affair
Hounds of LoveHounds of Love by Kate Bush
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £2.64
A concept album from the reclusive genius
Transmission ImpossibleTransmission Impossible by Billy MacKenzie
Buy new: £9.98 / Used from: £7.13
Torch songs from a spine tingling singer
Laughter Tears and RageLaughter Tears and Rage by Act
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Impossibly 80's but I just love her voice, she never records enough for me
Tales From Turnpike House [+ Up The Wooden Hills EP]Tales From Turnpike House [+ Up The Wooden Hills EP] by Saint Etienne
Buy new: £8.40 / Used from: £4.56
The most modern choice on this list but what an album!
Island LifeIsland Life by Grace Jones
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I cannot say she is the best singer but I got up to lots of naughty things with Grace in the background
The Art Of Falling ApartThe Art Of Falling Apart by Soft Cell
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The duo at their hedonistic best - wild and totally fantastic
Greatest HitsGreatest Hits by Army Of Lovers
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Camp and tacky - pure pop genius !
The Hardest PartThe Hardest Part by Allison Moorer
Buy new: £19.42 / Used from: £3.97
New Country? I just don't know except I love it
Speakerboxxx / The Love Below [Explicit Version]Speakerboxxx / The Love Below [Explicit Version] by Outkast
Buy new: £0.89 / Used from: £0.01
... but I am only recommending 'The Love Below'
Ultimate KylieUltimate Kylie by Kylie Minogue
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The best, and it really is!, of Kylie
Love Angel Music BabyLove Angel Music Baby by Gwen Stefani
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THE album of 2004
Cosmic ThingCosmic Thing by The B-52's
Buy new: £4.12 / Used from: £1.48
An album to get wild and dirty to
Little EarthquakesLittle Earthquakes by Tori Amos
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Girl with a piano - what else could I possibly say?
Songs of Faith and DevotionSongs of Faith and Devotion by Depeche Mode
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It was hard to pick my favourite but this wins by a whisker
His 'N' HersHis 'N' Hers by Pulp
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Ah! Memories of student gigs and the birth of Brit-Pop
Ray of LightRay of Light by Madonna
Buy new: £3.38 / Used from: £0.29
Just when she had been written off, the first lady came back with this gem
The Remix Album: Diamonds Are ForeverThe Remix Album: Diamonds Are Forever by Shirley Bassey
Buy used from: £13.55
Remixed for a new audience and still fantastic !
The Best of Bond ...James BondThe Best of Bond ...James Bond by Various Artists
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Okay, I'll admit that I am a sad man, but the songs are still tops after all these years
Everything and NothingEverything and Nothing by David Sylvian
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £3.74
A snapshot of a brilliant career - listen out for the 'lost' track from Polaroids!