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My Top 25 Favourite Albums Ever
Little EarthquakesLittle Earthquakes by Tori Amos
Buy new: £9.98 / Used from: £1.99
Simply the most amazing album ever made, takes some time to appreciate
OnceOnce by Nightwish
Buy new: £10.43 / Used from: £7.19
Powerful, emotional metal with classical female vocals, a perfect album
The Heart of EverythingThe Heart of Everything by Within Temptation
Buy new: £8.20 / Used from: £5.25
Dark epic heavier WT, the album flows perfectly, another perfect album
Jagged Little PillJagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette
Buy new: £4.57 / Used from: £0.80
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: £2.47
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: £3.29
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: £14.49 / Used from: £1.38
With her draconian vocabulary Fiona weaves a weird and wonderful album
MidianMidian by Cradle Of Filth
Buy new: £4.52 / Used from: £3.90
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: £4.55 / Used from: £4.80
A really uplifting album, emotional and personal
HomogenicHomogenic by Bjork
Buy new: £7.48 / Used from: £2.59
Electronic perfection
Requiem: Mezzo ForteRequiem: Mezzo Forte by Virgin Black
Buy new: £17.49 / Used from: £6.68
Bleak mournful doom/metal with opera influence, awesome
From the Choirgirl HotelFrom the Choirgirl Hotel by Tori Amos
Buy new: £4.26 / Used from: £1.43
Disturbing, emotional and powerful, her most 'rock' and plugged album also
The Silent ForceThe Silent Force by Within Temptation
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £8.08
Epic film inspired pop/metal, great album
Supposed Former Infatuation JunkieSupposed Former Infatuation Junkie by Alanis Morissette
Buy new: £4.38 / 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: £7.36 / Used from: £2.33
Fairy tale influenced/has a very Danny Elfman feel throughout/more experimental than Fallen
Disclaimer IIDisclaimer II by Seether
Buy new: £14.49 / Used from: £4.09
Heavy grunge/style metal, with some great rock songs as well, every song is great
Razorblade RomanceRazorblade Romance by HIM
Buy new: £4.28 / Used from: £1.74
Includes all their best songs, fairly simple but addictive music with brilliant vocals
WatershedWatershed by Opeth
Buy new: £7.98
Awesome powerful experimental metal that makes use of a range of musical influence
Flavors of Entanglement: Deluxe EditionFlavors of Entanglement: Deluxe Edition by Alanis Morissette
Buy new: £9.48 / Used from: £7.56
Awesome album, the bonus tracks are essential too
Plague MassPlague Mass by Diamanda Galas
Buy used from: £15.00
An attack on the church, tribal music with harsh vocals/opera/animal noises and various screams
Bat Out Of Hell 3Bat Out Of Hell 3 by Meat Loaf
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £3.89
Dramatic rock and power ballads, his best album
Dark Passion PlayDark Passion Play by Nightwish
Buy new: £17.57 / Used from: £7.27
The Poet and The Pendulum is the best song ever, the rest of the album is good too, more epic metal
Immaculate Collection: the Best of MadonnaImmaculate Collection: the Best of Madonna by Madonna
Buy new: £4.60 / Used from: £2.47
Pure pop perfection
KarmacodeKarmacode by Lacuna Coil
Buy new: £7.48 / Used from: £8.92
heavy metal/oriental feel female vocals, their best album
BlackoutBlackout by Britney Spears
Buy new: £5.47 / Used from: £3.77
great dance/pop album