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Punk's Last Gleaming
Compact DiscCompact Disc by Public Image Ltd.
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A fitting start to this alphabetical order. 'Album' by Public Image Limited was created by punk's spikey, snarling star: John Lydon. Defiant in every sense. Beat music. Compelling.
Architecture & MoralityArchitecture & Morality by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
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Meanwhile synthesisors in songs peaked as OMD recorded this in Liverpool 1981.
Brothers In ArmsBrothers In Arms by Dire Straits
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Newcastle's finest told the world of 'microwave' consumerism with a riff as memorable as 'Satisfaction.'
Echo and the BunnymenEcho and the Bunnymen by Echo & the Bunnymen
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1987. This was to be their 'Joshua Tree' but became their last stand together.
FaithFaith by George Michael
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From glam sham Wham to the brilliance of dance floor rebellion 'I want your sex' could have been Chuck Berry.
In time (1987)In time (1987) by View from the Hill
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'I'm no rebel, I'm just an ordinary man, pushed to the limit' from this group I found on afternoon TV 1987. Brilliant album.
The Joshua Tree (Original Recording Remastered)The Joshua Tree (Original Recording Remastered) by U2
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From the Royal Court in Liverpool to the toppermost and the Whitehouse. Guitar giants.
Love (Omnibus Edition)Love (Omnibus Edition) by The Cult
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1987 Found whilst hitchhiking. Epic guitar and song.
My Nation UndergroundMy Nation Underground by Julian Cope
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1988 Julian Cope blooms with this pop gem. Brilliant.
Nothing Like The SunNothing Like The Sun by Sting
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Sting's jazz double, his most seductive collection. Lingers.
Paul Weller (Deluxe Edition)Paul Weller (Deluxe Edition) by Paul Weller (Deluxe Edition)
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1992 Paul Weller has one of the last vinyl LPs I bought. 'Bitterness Rising' saved me.
Peggy suicide (1991)Peggy suicide (1991) by Julian Cope
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1991 Julian Cope again. This is his monument. Guitars reign. East easy rider.
Picture BookPicture Book by Simply Red
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Manchester's most successful turn. Money's too tight to mention. Great album.
This Is the SeaThis Is the Sea by The Waterboys
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'And children stare through heroin eyes.' Medicine Bow et al such energy, such drive. Electric violins and angry scenes.
WaitingWaiting by Fun Boy Three
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'Pay no mind to what they say, in the jealous games people play.' Terry Hall's finest.