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Albums You Must Own
O.K ComputerO.K Computer by Radiohead
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £1.20
The greatest album of all time is a must have for any music fan. If I had one hour to live, I would listen to this. Highlight: Let Down
Hail to the ThiefHail to the Thief by Radiohead
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My second favourite Radiohead album is an unappreciated masterpiece. A lot of variety on this album makes it hard to categorise, but every song has a touch of genius. Highlight: There There
The Holy BibleThe Holy Bible by Manic Street Preachers
Buy new: £4.78 / Used from: £1.16
This album smacks you in the face from the off, no other Manic's album sounds anything like this. Read the reviews, this is unmissable. Highlight: Faster
The BendsThe Bends by Radiohead
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An absolute classic album. Radiohead how they managed to top this is incredible. Highlight: Street Spirit [Fade Out]
For Emma Forever AgoFor Emma Forever Ago by Bon Iver
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BUY THIS ALBUM. I cannot recommend this highly enough, this lives in my CD player in my car, it will take quite something for it to be replaced. Highlight: Re-Stacks
(What's the Story) Morning Glory?(What's the Story) Morning Glory? by Oasis
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Oasis' best album in my opinion. Highlight: Champagne Supernova
In RainbowsIn Rainbows by Radiohead
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Radiohead's latest offering is the best album of 2007, and is up there with OK Computer. Highlight: Bodysnatchers
BoxerBoxer by The National
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So happy I found this album. A somewhat unknown band 'The National' have really created something special here. Highlights: Mistaken For Strangers / Slow Show / Apartment Story
ParachutesParachutes by Coldplay
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Coldplay have not beaten this yet even though Viva La Vida is a really good album, this is still my favourite. Highlight: Shiver (Coldplay's best song)
Urban HymnsUrban Hymns by The Verve
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This album holds a special place in my heart, it got me through some tough times. 'The Drugs Don't Work' moves me like no other song can. Highlight: Bitter Sweet Symphony
A Rush of Blood to the HeadA Rush of Blood to the Head by Coldplay
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A much bigger album than Parachutes, with much more ambition. Highlight: The Scientist
Turn On The Bright Lights + Bonus Track (Aust Excl (Australian Import)Turn On The Bright Lights + Bonus Track (Aust Excl (Australian Import) by Interpol
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Definitely worth a listen if you have never heard Interpol before. Highlight: Obstacle 1
Definitely MaybeDefinitely Maybe by Oasis
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I think I need to listen to this more to really love it, I put it here on reputation alone really. Highlight: Cigarettes and Alcohol
Kid AKid A by Radiohead
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Thom Yorke's quoted in saying that his favourite Radiohead song is “How To Dissappear Completely”, saying its the most beautiful thing they have done. Highlight: How To Disappear Completely
AbsolutionAbsolution by Muse
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Wow, listened to this the other day. Wow. If you do not own this......why? Highlight: Hysteria
The Dark Side of the MoonThe Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd
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Not my favourite Pink Floyd album (Wish You Were Here is), every one else seems to love it. Buy it and make up your own mind. Highlight: Money
FuneralFuneral by Arcade Fire
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Everybody loves this album, and its easy to hear why. A modern day masterpiece. This will be one I'll revisit for many years to some. Highlight: Rebellion (Lies)
Asleep in the BackAsleep in the Back by Elbow
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A brilliant album from an underrated band. Highlights: Powder Blue / Newborn
Origin of SymmetryOrigin of Symmetry by Muse
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What an awesome album this this. British rock at its finest. Highlights: Plug In Baby / Micro Cuts
AmnesiacAmnesiac by Radiohead
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I had to squeeze this in the list to complete the Radiohead collection There are less 'singles' on this album, but played all the way through, it is spellbinding. Highlight: Pyramid Song
NevermindNevermind by Nirvana
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Nirvana's most famous record for varying reasons. Curiosity at least should tempt you into listening to this. Highlights: Smells Like Teen Spirit / Lithium
UnionUnion
My current favouite album. I think a CD will be released later in 2009, this is a must listen, a stunning album. Highlight: Soviets
White LadderWhite Ladder by David Gray
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You may be aware of this album, but not heard anything off of it for years. This is definitely worth a purchase. Highlight: This Years Love
The Marshall Mathers LPThe Marshall Mathers LP by Eminem
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This is my wildcard. Undeniably good songwriting. Even though everything else he does is bilge, this is genius. Highlight: Way I Am
Appetite For DestructionAppetite For Destruction by Guns N' Roses
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20th Century rock doesn't get much better than this. Highlight: Sweet Child Of Mine