Listmania!
music for a post-modern generation (no particular order!)
Youth & Young ManhoodYouth & Young Manhood by Kings of Leon
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Amazing debut album containing instant classics 'red morning light' and 'california waiting'
Aha Shake HeartbreakAha Shake Heartbreak by Kings of Leon
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Richly diverse follow-up , even better than the original
Cee-Lo Green is the Soul MachineCee-Lo Green is the Soul Machine by Cee-Lo
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Its a shame more people haven't heard of this album, it really is very good!
St. ElsewhereSt. Elsewhere by Gnarls Barkley
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Very eclectic! but extremely listenable. Smiley faces is arguably better than crazy
Demon DaysDemon Days by Gorillaz
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The epitome of post-modern music. Takes elements from so many genres yet the transition from track to track remains seamless
In Search Of...In Search Of... by N.E.R.D.
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Their first and greatest album. Fuses rock, hip-hop, r&b. Contains one of my all-time favourite album tracks...'am i high'
Fly or DieFly or Die by N.E.R.D.
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The follow-up. Get it just for 'the way she dances'
Speakerboxxx / The Love Below [Explicit Version]Speakerboxxx / The Love Below [Explicit Version] by OutKast
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Got 'cool' written all over it. Appreciate it for the contrast between the two discs
Through The WindowpaneThrough The Windowpane by Guillemots
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So well-produced and layered
The WarningThe Warning by Hot Chip
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Currently at the fore-front of British electronica
LeftismLeftism by Leftfield
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Should be in any music lover's collection
Hell Hath No FuryHell Hath No Fury by Clipse
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Star-trak produced madness. I don't live 'in da hood' but i can appreciate this album for its inventiveness and amazing tracks
Inside In/Inside OutInside In/Inside Out by The Kooks
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Yeah their frontman seems like an eejit, but this is still a class album
The Essential Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Essential Lynyrd Skynyrd by Lynyrd Skynyrd
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Got to get a bit of southern american rock in the mix!! love Freebird
Best of BowieBest of Bowie by David Bowie
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still fresh today
The Neptunes Present... ClonesThe Neptunes Present... Clones by The Neptunes
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Everyone really should appreciate the neptunes. There's no doubt that they produce some excellent tracks
Future Sex / Love SoundsFuture Sex / Love Sounds by Justin Timberlake
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If you love music you should have no pretentions. Listen to this for the first half of the album which is quality. The second half.....not so good!
DiscoveryDiscovery by Daft Punk
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'Harder, better, faster, stronger'...the best dance song never to be heard by the mainstream!?
HomeworkHomework by Daft Punk
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The epitome of electronia
The Best of the DoorsThe Best of the Doors by The Doors
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'Touch me' and 'Light my fire'... two of my favourite songs of all time
Come with UsCome with Us by The Chemical Brothers
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My personal favourite album that they've released. highlights include Ashcroft's and Orton's appearances
Broken Boy SoldiersBroken Boy Soldiers by The Raconteurs
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So many different moods in this album. Level is brilliant
IllinoiseIllinoise by Sufjan Stevens
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Not everyone's cup of tea, a great example of the music currently coming from America's leftfield
Clap Your Hands Say YeahClap Your Hands Say Yeah by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
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Simple music that burrows straight to the root of your soul, until you find yourself listening to it everywhere!
The SinglesThe Singles by Basement Jaxx
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Another example of quality Brit music. Their early stuff remains their best