Listmania!
A collection of my favourite albums (in no order)
Wish You Were HereWish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
Buy new: £6.98 / Used from: £6.39
A perfect album, the brilliant 'Shine On...' is worth the money alone.
Tubular BellsTubular Bells by Mike Oldfield
Buy used from: £5.49
Mike Oldfield's first and best. Beautiful instrumental album from someone so young.
Hergest RidgeHergest Ridge by Mike Oldfield
Another Oldfieild classic. Beautiful and pastoral.
Nobody's FoolsNobody's Fools by Slade
Buy used from: £2.98
A brilliant forgotten album by the band that got me into music. Brilliant and different songs from Slade, with no mizspelt titles.
Who's NextWho's Next by The Who
Buy new: £5.78 / Used from: £2.49
The Who's finest, a brilliant collection of excellent rock songs.
Close to the EdgeClose to the Edge by Yes
Buy new: £6.58 / Used from: £5.99
One of the very best Prog albums from one of the most technically astounding British bands.
Slade Alive!Slade Alive! by Slade
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A live album bursting with energy with one of the most powerful voices in rock urging you to sing along.
Pawn HeartsPawn Hearts by Van der Graaf Generator
Buy new: £9.78 / Used from: £7.00
The album I believe to be the magnum opus of one of the greatest bands to come out of the progressive scene. 3 awe inspiring songs from the mind of the terribly underrated Peter Hammil.
The Dark Side of the MoonThe Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd
Buy new: £7.08 / Used from: £4.89
Couldn't not include this album on my list, it needs no further explanation.
O.K ComputerO.K Computer by Radiohead
Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £0.99
IMO the best band of the last 15 years, this album is a revelation. Thought provoking and extremely emotive.
FragileFragile by Yes
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Another cracker from Yes. Wakeman joins the band. Includes the classic Roundabout among others.
Play It LoudPlay It Loud by Slade
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Slade's first album under the name Slade, and in my opinion it was never bettered. Again, mizspelt titles are thankfully absent.
AnimalsAnimals by Pink Floyd
Buy new: £10.58 / Used from: £5.52
My favourite Pink Floyd album, Water's writing and singing is at it's very peak here. Features the brilliant Sheep.
The WallThe Wall by Pink Floyd
Buy new: £11.88 / Used from: £8.94
Another Water's dominated Floyd album. A great double album with classic Floyd songs, like Comfotably numb for example.
GodbluffGodbluff by Van der Graaf Generator
Buy new: £9.78 / Used from: £12.10
A classic by Van Der Graaf Generator, the album which saw them re-emerge on the British progressive scene in the mid-70's.
MirageMirage by Camel
Buy new: £6.28 / Used from: £6.27
Good prog rock by an underrated band, can't wait to buy 'The Snow Goose'.
The Power and the GloryThe Power and the Glory by Gentle Giant
Buy used from: £77.98
Another underrated prog band. 'Proclamation' is a classic prog song and this album is a good example of complex progressive music of the 1970's.
The Pros and Cons of Hitch HikingThe Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking by Roger Waters
Buy new: £3.48 / Used from: £1.98
The greatest lyricist ever?
TommyTommy by The Who
Buy used from: £2.94
The Who's classic rock opera, featuring a surprising array of classic songs from a band that were just thought of as a 'loud' band.
A Night at the Opera [CD + Bonus DVD]A Night at the Opera [CD + Bonus DVD] by Queen
Buy new: £38.89 / Used from: £9.71
Queen's best album and rightfully regarded as a classic. Contains some great songs, not just 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.
Selling England by the PoundSelling England by the Pound by Genesis
Buy new: £7.99 / Used from: £5.13
I couldn't recommend this album enough, one of the very best.
Foxtrot (Remastered)Foxtrot (Remastered) by Genesis
Buy used from: £3.99
Another Genesis classic, contains the excellent 23 minute long 'Supper's Ready'.
Abbey RoadAbbey Road by The Beatles
Buy used from: £4.80
My favourite Beatles album, astounding, groundbraking songs from the group.
White Album - The BeatlesWhite Album - The Beatles by The Beatles
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Another Bealtes classic, each member excells themself on this great double-helping of great songs.
In the Court of the Crimson KingIn the Court of the Crimson King by King Crimson
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The album that started prog?