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My Beautiful DemonMy Beautiful Demon by Ben Christophers
Buy used from: £1.25
a great debut. Comparisons with J Buckley are misguided; yes similar voices, but Ben is less in love with his voice, embellishing songs rather than show off, + stronger songs, more interesting music
SpoonfaceSpoonface by Ben Christophers
Buy used from: £0.04
continuing where demons left off, only from a broader palette; the songs are still strong and the sounds are still beautiful
I Can Dancing and WalkingI Can Dancing and Walking by Things In Herds
Buy new: £12.69 / Used from: £9.76
beatiful music, lovely songs, great cover featuring er.. pigs in a Chinese Take Away
Grace (New Version)Grace (New Version) by Jeff Buckley
Buy new: £6.87 / Used from: £10.30
just put this on for the link really. Grace's reputation was enhanced by JB's untimely death, but I find his swooping and hollering all a bit tiring. And Hallelujhah was done better by John Cale
Fragments of a Rainy SeasonFragments of a Rainy Season by John Cale
Buy used from: £22.50
...and you can find his masterful interpretation of Hallelujah here, if you don't believe me, with much else special besides...
Songs for DrellaSongs for Drella by Lou Reed & John Cale
Buy new: £7.27 / Used from: £4.17
and speaking of John Cale, one of his most accessible records, with old sparring partner Lou Reed. Sparse, haunting, the clash of styles irresistable
Face To FaceFace To Face by Westlife
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £1.25
no, I don't like Westlife; this is just here for the link. Educashun, don'chano
Ascenseur Pour L'échafaudAscenseur Pour L'échafaud by Miles Davis
Buy new: £7.78 / Used from: £5.21
what do westlife and arty french films have in common? This list, of course. More great sounds from Miles.
Bootleg USABootleg USA by Martin Simpson
Buy used from: £15.99
The man's a genius. At least, he is when playing this stuff. Get yer finger out of your ear, man and play more stuff like this again. This album is discontinued: write to your MP, please.