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TransmutationTransmutation by Praxis
Buy new: £5.98 / Used from: £6.98
Easily the greatest album of all time. All the musicians are world-class, with Buckethead in particular standing out.
Wish You Were HereWish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
Buy new: £6.12 / Used from: £5.98
The best album from the best band. Pink Floyd were innovators in psychedelia and prog,and Roger Waters remains the best lyricist ever (besides Bob Dylan, of course.)
Amused to DeathAmused to Death by Roger Waters
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A much more mature effort than his previous offerings, and it features some truly stunning guitar work from the legendary Jeff Beck.
Dark Side of the MoonDark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd
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This is another Pink Floyd must-have.
Abraxas: Limited EditionAbraxas: Limited Edition by Santana
Buy new: £4.56 / Used from: £4.34
A landmark in fusion and Latin music alike. Definitely Santana's finest hour.
Electric LadylandElectric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix Experience
Buy new: £8.26 / Used from: £5.25
Jimi Hendrix had a certain power in his music than none can replicate. This is a landmark for blues, rock and prog.
The Essential Bob DylanThe Essential Bob Dylan by Bob Dylan
Buy new: £5.77 / Used from: £5.46
The most influential musician of the century, Bob Dylan has a sense of melody and songwriting ability that many have tried to copy, and yet no-one has even come close to reaching his level.
Images and WordsImages and Words by Dream Theater
Buy new: £4.63 / Used from: £3.68
The best band in the world today. John Petrucci is a genius.
At Fillmore East (Deluxe Edition)At Fillmore East (Deluxe Edition) by The Allman Brothers Band
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Possibly the greatest live album ever. Duane Allman's playing is unbelievable here, as is brother Greg's singing.
Paco De Lucia, John McLaughlin, Al Di MeolaPaco De Lucia, John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola by Paco De Lucia
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Beautiful jazz/flamenco acoustic compositions.
Electric TearsElectric Tears by Buckethead
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But not as beautiful as this. Buckethead is the best musician for decades, if not centuries.
Sonic TempleSonic Temple by The Cult
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The Cult epitomise hard rock, and 'Sonic Temple' is their finest offering to date - amazing riffs, superb singing and guitar solos to melt your face off.
Soul to SoulSoul to Soul by Stevie Ray Vaughan
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Probably the best blues guitarist ever. 'Soul To Soul' features classics such as 'Say What!' and 'Life Without You', so if you like blues, you must get this.
The EssentialThe Essential by Lynyrd Skynyrd
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The only band to rival The Allman Brothers Band when it comes to Southern rock. Never a bad song did they do.
The SmithsThe Smiths by The Smiths
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Indie? No way. They had their own style.
Liquid Tension ExperimentLiquid Tension Experiment by Liquid Tension Experiment
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Dream Theater's slightly less pretentious and enjoyable brother. Still, LTE are one of the top instrumental bands ever, and this is proof of why.
At the Mountains of MadnessAt the Mountains of Madness by Electric Masada
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John Zorn is a genius, and this is the best way to experience his incredible music - live.
LatherLather by Frank Zappa
Buy new: £11.66 / Used from: £12.00
The ultimate display of Frank Zappa's genius.If there's a genre he didn't master, then I'll eat my hat.
Passion and WarfarePassion and Warfare by Steve Vai
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Steve Vai is like Zappa's infinitley more skilful cousin. This is the best instrumental guitar album out there.
Birds of FireBirds of Fire by Mahavishnu Orchestra
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Mahavishnu Orchestra were pioneers in porg and jazz fusion, and all their albums are great.
DjangologyDjangology by Django Reinhardt
Buy new: £5.10 / Used from: £5.68
Django Reinhardt was the most important guitarist ever, and this gives you an idea what he was capable of with just two fingers.
Band of GypsysBand of Gypsys by Jimi Hendrix
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Pure r 'n' b/funk. Hendrix's talent is undeniable here.
Truth: RemasteredTruth: Remastered by Jeff Beck
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One of the most underrated bands of all time. The partnership of Rod Stewart and Jeff Beck produced arguably the finest blues-rock album ever.
The Very Best Of CreamThe Very Best Of Cream by Cream
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A comprehensive overview of one of the most important bands in history. Clapton at his peak.
Led Zeppelin IVLed Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin
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Ooops, I almost forgot Led Zeppelin! Nuff said.