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Albums - my story
SpecialsSpecials by The Specials
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My first musical love was 2 tone. My older sister got two copies of the cassette on her birthday and gave one copy to me. My harrington was covered in badges for years to come.
I Just Can't Stop ItI Just Can't Stop It by The English Beat
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Played and played this. Mirror in the bathroom - classic.
Story of the Clash, Vol. 1Story of the Clash, Vol. 1 by The Clash
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So many great tracks. Stay free one of my alltime favourites.
New Boots and Panties [2CD Deluxe Edition]New Boots and Panties [2CD Deluxe Edition] by Ian Dury
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R.I.P Ian Dury. Great songs.
All Mod ConsAll Mod Cons by The Jam
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Loved the Jam. Down in The tube station another all time favourite track.
Greatest HitsGreatest Hits by The Style Council
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The style councils albums never did it for me but some of their tracks were superb - Long Hot Summer for instance.
Computer WorldComputer World by Kraftwerk
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So ahead of there time - Kraftwerk music gods.
The Definitive Electro & Hip Hop CollectionThe Definitive Electro & Hip Hop Collection by Various Artists
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Then came electro - fat laces in Puma States, walking around with stereo blasting. Planet Rock and all the others on the Streetsounds compilations. Numbers 1 to 6 the best.
Raising Hell: RemasteredRaising Hell: Remastered by Run-D.M.C.
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This is when Hip Hop became huge, you can forget Eminem, 50 cent or whoever. This album was massive with one of the alltime class tracks in Peter Piper.
Yo! Bum Rush The ShowYo! Bum Rush The Show by Public Enemy
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First heard public enemy on one of the late John Peels shows. Went straight out and got the album on import. So different for the time and a change in a new direction.
Criminal MindedCriminal Minded by Boogie Down Productions
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South Bronx, South South Bronx.............
Straight Outta ComptonStraight Outta Compton by N.W.A.
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Energy and hate filled. Swearing in records is great when done like this
Paid In Full - Eric B & RakimPaid In Full - Eric B & Rakim by Eric B. & Rakim
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Eric B for president.
Showbiz Kids - The Best of Steely DanShowbiz Kids - The Best of Steely Dan by Steely Dan
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In if only for the great 'Peg'.
EurekaEureka by The Bible
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Sisters favourite that made its way into my music collection. Great songs.
Gangster ChronicleGangster Chronicle by London Posse
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Hip hop with a UK style. Rodney P still doing it well.
3 Feet High and Rising3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul
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Welcome to the daisy age.
People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of RhythmPeople's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm by A Tribe Called Quest
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Album that accompanied me inter railing. Good from beginning to end.
Brand New HeaviesBrand New Heavies by The Brand New Heavies
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Brand New Heavies and all that Acid Jazz/talking loudstuff made it cool to dance again.
Blue LinesBlue Lines by Massive Attack
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UK hop with a twist. Cool smooth tunes, British made and brilliant.
ProtectionProtection by Massive Attack
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The follow up and equally great.
DummyDummy by Portishead
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Chilled out late night album.
TimelessTimeless by Goldie
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Inner City life - endless greatness.
New FormsNew Forms by Roni Size
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Superb album, superb live.
Brand New Second HandBrand New Second Hand by Roots Manuva
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Different and an album that gets and will continue to get regular plays on my stereo.