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My Top 10 Bands (...for now!)
FuneralFuneral by Arcade Fire
Buy new: £7.18 / Used from: £5.24
A beautiful album - and their follow-up, "Neon Bible" is just as good. My picks = Ocean of Noise, Wake Up, Tunnels, Intervention
The Black ParadeThe Black Parade by My Chemical Romance
Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £1.29
Look past the 'emo' tag and you'll find some really great music - "Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge" is also an incredible album. My picks = Give 'Em Hell Kid, Disenchanted, Sleep
...By Request...By Request by Boyzone
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I don't care if music's manufactured, if it's good, it's good! This is pop music at it's best. My picks = A Different Beat, All The Time In The World
Galore-The Singles 1987 1997Galore-The Singles 1987 1997 by The Cure
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If you're new to The Cure, pick up this and "Staring At The Sea" for an overview of their work. Stunning. My picks = Letter To Elise, Just Like Heaven
Midlife: A Beginner's Guide To BlurMidlife: A Beginner's Guide To Blur by Blur
Buy new: £7.78 / Used from: £6.30
A solid introduction to Blur. But really you should own all their studio albums! ;) My picks = The Universal, Death of a Party, Chemical World
GorillazGorillaz by Gorillaz
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £0.02
Damon Albarn can do no wrong! Fresh and upbeat hip-hop/pop (hip-pop?!) My picks = 5/4, 19/2000 (Souldchild Mix), Feel Good Inc., Stop The Dams
Please Please MePlease Please Me by The Beatles
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Is there anyone who doesn't like them? Look into their catalogue and you'll find some real gems. My picks = And Your Bird Can Sing, Across The Universe, Baby It's You
Angel DustAngel Dust by Faith No More
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Incredibly unique, exciting and under-rated rock band. My picks = A Small Victory, Everything's Ruined, Ashes to Ashes, Malpractice
(What's the Story) Morning Glory?(What's the Story) Morning Glory? by Oasis
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Some really beautiful songs are scattered throughout their albums. My picks = Don't Look Back In Anger, Some Might Say, Songbird, Stop Crying Your Heart Out
Teen SpiritTeen Spirit by The A-Teens
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Brilliant dancey europop which takes me right back to my childhood! My picks = For All That I Am, Halfway Around The World, Upside Down