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Top 25 from my collection (over 900 discs), no part. order
Jazz FunkJazz Funk by Incognito
Buy new: £6.98 / Used from: £2.83
Exactly what it says on the sleeve, executed perfectly.
Two PagesTwo Pages by 4hero
Soulful, jazzy drum n bass with live instrumentation - bliss!
The Number of the BeastThe Number of the Beast by Iron Maiden
Buy new: £5.38 / Used from: £2.98
In my opinion, Maiden's finest work - face-meltingly good. If the air guitar doesn't come out then there is something wrong with you!
Powertrippin'Powertrippin' by The Almighty
Buy used from: £3.64
One of those albums where every track is your favourite. What really impresses is the tightness of the riffs.
LiveLive by Erykah Badu
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £1.07
Whilst the studio album is good, the Live album is great. The band are tight and erykah's voice is pure soul.
WelcomeWelcome by Doyl Bramhall II & Smokestack
Buy used from: £4.75
Riffs to make your hair stand. Blues with balls.
Jackpot GoalieJackpot Goalie by Collapsed Lung
Buy used from: £0.97
Unmistakeably British. Hip hop, pop and rock combine for a cheeky album with hooks that dig deep.
High HavocHigh Havoc by Corduroy
Buy used from: £21.24
I don't think a more infectious album exists! Acid Jazz for a summer's day.
The Urban Grooves: Album IIThe Urban Grooves: Album II by Down to the Bone
Buy used from: £1.99
Whatever your mood, this album goes down a treat. Tight grooves with live, jazzy soloing.
Session One [Australian Import]Session One [Australian Import] by Herbaliser Band
Buy used from: £9.94
Their excellent studio albums are laid to waste with this 'studio live' recording. Tight funk, great horns and some nice scratching too.
The Return of the Space CowboyThe Return of the Space Cowboy by Jamiroquai
Buy new: £5.78 / Used from: £0.68
My favourite Jamiroquai album features inspired arrangements and the mighty Zender on bass.
The Funk CollectionThe Funk Collection by Kool & The Gang
Buy new: £2.98 / Used from: £2.72
Before they started on the cheesey, mainstream stuff, these guys knew how to funk.
New ComerNew Comer by Llorca
Buy new: £12.69 / Used from: £11.99
You'd be hard pushed to find a better example of jazzy, soulful, latin-tinged house than this.
Later That Day...Later That Day... by Lyrics Born
Buy used from: £5.20
Not only does LB have eloquent, intelligent lyrics and a seamless delivery, he knows how to write addictive tunes too!
The People TreeThe People Tree by Mother Earth
Buy used from: £3.99
Its labelled Acid Jazz but on here you'll find soul, rock, funk, pop and blues mashed together with class.
Rage Against the MachineRage Against the Machine by Rage Against the Machine
Buy new: £4.78 / Used from: £1.94
Never heard three guys make such a big sound. Groundbreaking stuff that paved the way for the 'Nu-Metal' scene.
The Return of Jack SplashThe Return of Jack Splash by PlantLife
Buy used from: £0.55
The most recent purchase on this list. These guys take funk and soul to the next level. The Sly of today.
O.S.T.O.S.T. by People Under the Stairs
Buy new: £12.69 / Used from: £3.99
Laid back, beautiful hip hop - sooo many stand-out tracks.
Blood Sugar Sex MagikBlood Sugar Sex Magik by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £0.68
They're mellowing with age but this is the Chilis at their best. Take funk and rock in equal measures, inject a good dose of fun and you've BSSM.
Pushing Against the FlowPushing Against the Flow by Raw Stylus
Buy used from: £0.95
A shame these guys didn't do more as this is an incredible album. If you like grooving bass, fat horns and soulful singing you are in for a treat.
SkunkhourSkunkhour by Skunkhour
Buy used from: £5.97
Ozzie outfit, similarly as satisfying as Raw Stylus above, but with 'rap' vocals. This will have you moving, and if you're a toker, you'll be smiling at 'Do You Like It?'
Who is Jill Scott?Who is Jill Scott? by Jill Scott
Buy used from: £4.24
She and the music are fabulous, in every respect.
GracelandGraceland by Paul Simon
Buy new: £9.98 / Used from: £8.77
Hard to say exactly what, but there is just something about this album - a touch of genius perhaps?
TouristTourist by Saint Germain
Buy new: £9.78 / Used from: £2.59
Appears in a lot of people's collections and for good reason. You'll definitely have heard at least one track on this album before.
BlanketBlanket by Urban Species
Buy new: £2.98 / Used from: £0.25
The varying styles, moving arrangements, impressive musicianship and tight production make this an album you can play over and over.