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My Top 25 Favourite Albums Ever
Little EarthquakesLittle Earthquakes by Tori Amos
Buy new: £5.98 / Used from: £1.89
Simply the most amazing album ever made, takes some time to appreciate
OnceOnce by Nightwish
Buy new: £12.69 / Used from: £10.00
Powerful, emotional metal with classical female vocals, a perfect album
The Heart of EverythingThe Heart of Everything by Within Temptation
Buy new: £6.98 / Used from: £6.11
Dark epic heavier WT, the album flows perfectly, another perfect album
Jagged Little PillJagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette
Buy new: £6.88 / Used from: £0.62
Angsty female rock, with a good range of songs, witty lyrics too. You oughta know most of this album anyway
Hounds of LoveHounds of Love by Kate Bush
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £3.38
Although it includes some of her biggest hits/works of genius, the 2nd half of this album is an epic exploration of a nightmare
BlueBlue by Joni Mitchell
Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £3.20
Stark, raw, emotional folk-style ballads, her voice is stunning
When the Pawn Hits the Conflicts He Thinks Like a King...When the Pawn Hits the Conflicts He Thinks Like a King... by Fiona Apple
Buy new: £16.09 / Used from: £0.67
With her draconian vocabulary Fiona weaves a weird and wonderful album
MidianMidian by Cradle of Filth
Buy new: £4.98
Their best work to date, black metal influence steeped in a horror movie atmosphere
Beautiful Lumps of CoalBeautiful Lumps of Coal by Plumb
Buy new: £10.78 / Used from: £1.49
A really uplifting album, emotional and personal
HomogenicHomogenic by Björk
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £1.92
Electronic perfection
Requiem: Mezzo ForteRequiem: Mezzo Forte by Virgin Black
Buy new: £19.99
Bleak mournful doom/metal with opera influence, awesome
From the Choirgirl HotelFrom the Choirgirl Hotel by Tori Amos
Buy new: £6.68 / Used from: £1.14
Disturbing, emotional and powerful, her most 'rock' and plugged album also
The Silent ForceThe Silent Force by Within Temptation
Buy new: £6.98 / Used from: £5.75
Epic film inspired pop/metal, great album
Supposed Former Infatuation JunkieSupposed Former Infatuation Junkie by Alanis Morissette
Buy new: £6.68 / Used from: £0.01
Alanis creates a darker more powerful, smarter album, not as easy on the ear, but more rewarding
The Open DoorThe Open Door by Evanescence
Buy new: £7.18 / Used from: £1.84
Fairy tale influenced/has a very Danny Elfman feel throughout/more experimental than Fallen
Disclaimer IIDisclaimer II by Seether
Buy new: £16.09 / Used from: £4.66
Heavy grunge/style metal, with some great rock songs as well, every song is great
Razorblade RomanceRazorblade Romance by H.I.M. (His Infernal Majesty)
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £0.54
Includes all their best songs, fairly simple but addictive music with brilliant vocals
WatershedWatershed by Opeth
Buy new: £6.48 / Used from: £5.10
Awesome powerful experimental metal that makes use of a range of musical influence
Flavors of EntanglementFlavors of Entanglement by Alanis Morissette
Buy new: £11.58 / Used from: £7.50
Awesome album, the bonus tracks are essential too
Plague Mass (1984 End of the Epidemic)Plague Mass (1984 End of the Epidemic) by Diamanda Galas
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £4.48
An attack on the church, tribal music with harsh vocals/opera/animal noises and various screams
Bat Out Of Hell 3: The Monster is LooseBat Out Of Hell 3: The Monster is Loose by Meat Loaf
Buy new: £7.98 / Used from: £1.05
Dramatic rock and power ballads, his best album
Dark Passion PlayDark Passion Play by Nightwish
Buy used from: £7.92
The Poet and The Pendulum is the best song ever, the rest of the album is good too, more epic metal
The Immaculate CollectionThe Immaculate Collection by Madonna
Buy used from: £0.99
Pure pop perfection
KarmacodeKarmacode by Lacuna Coil
Buy new: £9.98 / Used from: £3.99
heavy metal/oriental feel female vocals, their best album
BlackoutBlackout by Britney Spears
Buy new: £6.98 / Used from: £1.76
great dance/pop album