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Music that is kinda revelatory (yet fairly mainstream)
ShipsShips by Danielson
Buy new: £7.98 / Used from: £6.73
this album is cool, and very unrestrained int the way it sounds, nasal twang loudness and everything. something not to have on in the backgound, depth is in the lyrics.
Seven SwansSeven Swans by Sufjan Stevens
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key song: 'the transfiguration'. Others splurge on about this album in great length. very good for listening to if you are heading out for a walk.
Mercy/Live from DublinMercy/Live from Dublin by Eoghan Hearslip
Buy used from: £0.70
One of the best modern worship albums I have heard.
AfterglowAfterglow by Sarah McLachlan
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Key track 'Dirty little secret'. Middle of the road, but the songs are immense.
The Whole of the Moon: The Music of the Waterboys & Mike ScottThe Whole of the Moon: The Music of the Waterboys & Mike Scott by The Waterboys & Mike Scott
Buy new: £10.78 / Used from: £3.79
This is probably already in everyone's record collection, but still a fantastic collection of songs that aren't afraid to take your focus to God on occasion. see also Room to Roam
Open SeasonOpen Season by British Sea Power
Buy new: £6.18 / Used from: £1.95
Should this be in here? Dunno really: the epic-ness of the songs is almost too deliberate, but class lyrics and good tunes. Better than the editors.
The Very Best Of The Stone RosesThe Very Best Of The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses
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the Stone roses: building a mythology based on mixed up bible quotes and ruminations on revenge and acceptence. it is good though.