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Listening For Pleasure - Part IV
CrushCrush by Bon Jovi
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £2.44
Took me a while to really appreciate how good this band are & how well they've adapted to the changing music scene.
Welcome To Wherever You AreWelcome To Wherever You Are by INXS
Buy used from: £0.14
Another band that's grown on me over the years - 3 cracking singles & no filler.
Rendez VousRendez Vous by Jean-Michel Jarre
Buy new: £10.79 / Used from: £7.95
The album that was the centrepiece of that amazing Houston concert 20+ years ago
Together AloneTogether Alone by Crowded House
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The last album (as it turned out) with the original line-up - fair to say it's not a bad way to go out....
Empty Glass: Deluxe EditionEmpty Glass: Deluxe Edition by Pete Townshend
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Another one of those albums I bought for a single song ('Let My Love Open The Door'). Good decision as it turned out, as the rest of the album's pretty decent too.
The Best Of Del Amitri: Hatful Of RainThe Best Of Del Amitri: Hatful Of Rain by Del Amitri
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Justin Currie sure knows how to write a good song (or twelve).....
The MasterplanThe Masterplan by Oasis
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Rather better than the bloated 'Be Here Now' - there are several songs on here that should have been released as singles in their own right.
Lost HorizonsLost Horizons by Lemon Jelly
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Weird and wonderful is the only way I can describe this duo and this album.....
Ta Dah!Ta Dah! by Scissor Sisters
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"I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" makes me want to do just that!
Bridge Of SpiesBridge Of Spies by T'Pau
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I just love Carol Decker's voice - this is the best of the three albums they put out, although the other two aren't bad either (just difficult to get hold of).
SlangSlang by Def Leppard
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Rather different from their classic 80s material, but still worth a look.
Robert Johnson's TombstoneRobert Johnson's Tombstone by Thunder
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This album proves they can still cut it after all these years.
The Singles 1992 - 2003The Singles 1992 - 2003 by No Doubt
Buy new: £5.38 / Used from: £0.59
One of my workmates talked me into buying this - I'm quite glad I followed his advice.
Should God Forget: A RetrospectiveShould God Forget: A Retrospective by The Psychedelic Furs
Buy new: £31.59 / Used from: £6.55
I actually own their 'Greatest Hits' compilation, but this offers a lot more bang for the buck. Quality tracks from start to finish.
Strange CharmStrange Charm by Gary Numan
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A 'middle period' Numan album that's pretty good in places.
A Day at the RacesA Day at the Races by Queen
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"A Night at the Opera" was a tough act to follow, but they made a pretty good attempt at doing so.
Under AttackUnder Attack by The Alarm
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Mike Peters can also still write good songs - try this, and prepare to be surprised.
Hello, I Must Be Going!Hello, I Must Be Going! by Phil Collins
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Mr Collins in abrasive mood for the most part, although "You Can't Hurry Love" provides some light relief.
Tourism (Songs from Studios, Stages, Hotelrooms & Other Strange Places)Tourism (Songs from Studios, Stages, Hotelrooms & Other Strange Places) by Roxette
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An under-rated gem from Per & Marie that contains some of their best work.
Shepherd MoonsShepherd Moons by Enya
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Enya at the top of her game - as good as anything she's done.
Talk on CornersTalk on Corners by Corrs
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The album that made their reputation here - I actually prefer this version to the later Special Edition.
A Rush of Blood to the HeadA Rush of Blood to the Head by Coldplay
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3 solid albums from this lot in total (thus far) - this is probably the best of them
The AlbumThe Album by ABBA
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Another great album from the Swedish superstars that includes two of their best songs - the majestic "Eagle" and the gorgeous ballad "One Man, One Woman."
BanbaBanba by Clannad
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an interesting combination of styles on this album - "I Will Find You" is the highlight track.
Never for EverNever for Ever by Kate Bush
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Didn't receive the same level of exposure as 'The Kick Inside', but is just as captivating......