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Greatest Under-rated Albums
Hunky DoryHunky Dory by David Bowie
Buy new: £5.08 / Used from: £3.69
It's impossible to over-rate this in my opinion. The fact that it has less than 5* is mad. It is a genius of an album.
Frank BlackFrank Black by Frank Black
Buy new: £6.68 / Used from: £3.88
It may not be a classic, but I just really like it. It sounds good.
Some Other Sucker's ParadeSome Other Sucker's Parade by Del Amitri
An album I didn't expect to like. Not sure why I bought it. But it's great. Not Where It's At is brilliant, but my favourite is track 12, Life Is Full.
Reasons to Be Cheerful: The Best of Ian DuryReasons to Be Cheerful: The Best of Ian Dury by Ian Dury
Buy used from: £1.67
Such a sense of humour, and consummate brashness.
Blood on the TracksBlood on the Tracks by Bob Dylan
Buy used from: £2.62
Okay, so it's rated as one of the best albums ever written. But that is still under-rating it. Put simply, it is THE best album ever written. Period. Full-stop.
Best of Rolf HarrisBest of Rolf Harris by Rolf Harris
Buy used from: £14.99
I've seen Rolf live, and anyone who mocks him is missing the point.
This Is My Truth Tell Me YoursThis Is My Truth Tell Me Yours by Manic Street Preachers
Buy new: £5.78 / Used from: £0.01
It's great. 3 and a half stars? I'll have none of it. The first track alone is worth four.
The Golden MileThe Golden Mile by My Life Story
Buy used from: £4.98
Discontinued? Why? It's good!
AnarchyAnarchy by Chumbawamba
Buy used from: £27.98
Homophobia...Mouthful of s**t (I was banned from using the word, but look at the track listing on this site!!!)...Enough is Enough...Timebomb... Chumbawamba before they 'got knocked down'. Brilliant.
London ConversationLondon Conversation by John Martyn
Buy used from: £2.99
Great. One of the best things you can do with a guitar is to be John Martyn and play on this album.
Flaming PieFlaming Pie by Paul McCartney
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £1.73
If you weren't aware that this album existed, you should be.
Monty Python SingsMonty Python Sings by Monty Python
Buy new: £6.68 / Used from: £1.98
Too funny.
Surfer Rosa & Come on PilgrimSurfer Rosa & Come on Pilgrim by Pixies
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £1.40
Fantastic. My descriptions are getting shorter as I run out of things to say, aren't they...
From A to BFrom A to B by Octopus
Buy used from: £0.89
I don't think it's brilliant - there are too many so-so tracks for that. But it's definitely under-rated.
NowhereNowhere by Ride
Buy new: £7.98 / Used from: £5.29
Quite why Oasis became world-famous and Ride less so will always for me be one of the mysteries of the modern world.
FloodFlood by They Might Be Giants
Buy new: £7.98 / Used from: £1.56
Why is the world in love again? Why are we marching hand in hand? Why are the ocean levels rising up? It's a brand new record for 1990 - They Might Be Giants' brand new album, Flood.
Remember Cat Stevens - The Ultimate CollectionRemember Cat Stevens - The Ultimate Collection by Cat Stevens
Buy new: £18.49 / Used from: £2.86
Again, one which people mock. Don't!
Rings Around the WorldRings Around the World by Super Furry Animals
Buy new: £5.37 / Used from: £2.00
Lovely.
Sleeps With AngelsSleeps With Angels by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Buy new: £6.58 / Used from: £1.29
It's just great. Anyone who says different isn't my friend, and isn't coming to my party. So there.