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25 All-time Great Albums!
OrblivionOrblivion by Orb
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Probably the best ambient dub album ever made - Godlike Genius from Alex Paterson & Co
James: The Best OfJames: The Best Of by James
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The best indie/folk/rock album best of compilation - The best band of their genre of the 1990s by a long way
Skeleton JarSkeleton Jar by Youth Group
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The best rock/folk/indie album of the decade so far - Toby Martin's band picks up where James left off
Cafe Del Mar Ibiza Vol.1: Mixed By Jose PadillaCafe Del Mar Ibiza Vol.1: Mixed By Jose Padilla by Jose Padilla
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Classic Chill-out compilation album - this kick started a series of 12 albums
Among My SwanAmong My Swan by Mazzy Star
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This is the pick of the 3 albums made by Mazzy Star - Disappear is one of the best songs ever made
The Magnificent TreeThe Magnificent Tree by Hooverphonic
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The best album made by Hooverphonic a classic blend of orchestration, cool beats and ambience
Exit Planet DustExit Planet Dust by The Chemical Brothers
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The Chemical Brother started big beat with their mix of acid, breakbeats, wicked basslines and ambience
Don SolarisDon Solaris by 808 State
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This labum shows what can happen when early techno pioneers mature - an unbelievable noise collage blending drum n bass, techno, rock, trip-hop, jazz and breakbeat
All My Favourite...All My Favourite... by A Man Called Adam
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Most of the music on this album is inspired by the island of Ibiza before it became one big drug den and inspired by the sunsets and great beauty of the balareic isle, some of it is sensual, chill out
Let's Get KilledLet's Get Killed by David Holmes
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This album personfies and oozes cool and is inspired by trip-hop, urban, drum n bass, chill-out, jazz etc was recorded in New York
Forever Faithless: the Greatest HitsForever Faithless: the Greatest Hits by Faithless
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Faithless are the supreme dance act - they make the cleverest dance music that is still aeons ahead of anyone else just check out God is a DJ
The Very Best of Fleetwood MacThe Very Best of Fleetwood Mac by Fleetwood Mac
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A band that continually evolved and produced the first chill-out single albatross in 1968 and moved to radio friendly pop in the late 80s all of which are classics.
LaidLaid by James
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Most people now acknowledge that this is one of the all-time classic albums - easy to see why it is so timeless and affecting and woven together very well
The Very Best Of The Stone RosesThe Very Best Of The Stone Roses by Stone Roses
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One of the 'Madchester' success stories this album contains 4 amazing tracks off their 2nd album which makes this feel complete - classic indie/rock.
FluxFlux by Love Spirals Downwards
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A wonderful collision of drum n bass, trip-hop, downbeat, acoustic and femal vocals - way ahead of it's time
The Holy Bible 10th Anniversary Edition [2CD + DVD]The Holy Bible 10th Anniversary Edition [2CD + DVD] by Manic Street Preachers
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Manics looked down the abyss of Richey's troubles with this album - a mixture of rock, goth and metal with deranged and focussed lyrics in equal measure a very dark album
Straight Outta ComptonStraight Outta Compton by N.W.A.
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The best hip-hop album by the best group, the lyrics are fantastic and explain in depth the troubles of the black community in the late 80s in LA, USA
The Fat of the LandThe Fat of the Land by The Prodigy
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Big beat culminated in this epic album that combines elements of techno, acid, rock, break beat, hip-hip best track: Smack My B**** Up
In Time: The Best of REM 1988 - 2003In Time: The Best of REM 1988 - 2003 by REM
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One of the finest rock/pop groups of all time collect their best material on this album - a unique and talented songwriter Michael Stipe is
Parallel LifeParallel Life by The Starseeds
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The Orb meets St Etienne meets Hooverphonic meets Tangerine Dream - a fantastic ambient dub epic
The Best Of: 1980-1990The Best Of: 1980-1990 by U2
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The dont get a good press cos of Bono's posturing but this albums captures the magic U2 create - a great emotional rock collection
PhaedraPhaedra by Tangerine Dream
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An astounding album for it's time and ground-breaking ambient work that influenced many artists of today
Apollo: Atmospheres & SoundtracksApollo: Atmospheres & Soundtracks by Brian Eno
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Probably the best straight ambient album of all time - Deep Blue Day and Ascent are just stunning and beautiful and very moving pieces of music
Adventures Beyond The UltraworldAdventures Beyond The Ultraworld by The Orb
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The orb's first album is pure genius - a continuation of Tangerine Dream & Eno but with so much depth and energy a wonderful album
76:1476:14 by Global Communication
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Masterful ambient techno/dub album - beautiful in many places