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In no particular order, 15 albums you should own!
The CrowThe Crow by Various Artists
Buy new: £10.48 / Used from: £1.90
Quite simply the best soundtrack I've ever heard, and a perfect accompaniment to the movie: dark and gothic. A good mix of well-known and little-known artists, and almost every track is good!
MergeMerge by For Love Not Lisa
Buy used from: £1.80
I first heard of FLNL on the Crow s/t, and immediately went out and bought this. The most rocking openly Christian band I've ever heard! I can listen to this again and again without tiring...
GiltGilt by Machines of Loving Grace
Buy used from: £8.89
Another band I heard first on the Crow s/t. Their second album Concentration is also very good, but this (their third) is their best.
UngodUngod by Stabbing Westward
Buy used from: £4.20
Their first and best album, with David Suycott on drums. After this album he left the band, and was next heard on Gilt (see above).
Scenery and FishScenery and Fish by I Mother Earth
Buy new: £14.19 / Used from: £1.56
An amazing album, which far surpassed their first, and owing to a change in lead singer and direction, far surpassed any future offerings too...
NaveedNaveed by Our Lady Peace
Buy used from: £3.02
Another great Canadian band. Their Live album would also be a very worthwhile purchase!
Tangents: The Tea Party CollectionTangents: The Tea Party Collection by The Tea Party
Buy new: £19.99 / Used from: £16.99
Not their best album, but a best of, and possibly the best introduction to a truly awesome band.
Fast Stories from Kid ComaFast Stories from Kid Coma by Truly
Buy used from: £3.25
Speaking of Truly... Easily one of the most overlooked, under-rated bands that came out of Seattle. The line-up includes ex-members of Soundgarden & Screaming Trees if that's likely to influence you.
DiaryDiary by Sunny Day Real Estate
Buy used from: £9.94
Another criminally overlooked band from Seattle. Often described as emo, but sounding nothing like the eMpTV bands of the moment who share that tag. Also check out The Fire Theft, and Jeremy Enigk.
UnpluggedUnplugged by Alice in Chains
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £4.99
The definitive unplugged album from the Seattle scene. Yes, that's right - it is better than Nirvana's!
LiveLive by Built to Spill
Buy used from: £20.65
Could this be the coolest live album ever? Quite possibly. As usual, everything Dough Martsch touches, turns to gold.
AenimaAenima by Tool
Buy new: £15.97 / Used from: £7.97
I'm not sure that Aenima is my favourite Tool album, but it's probably the most accessible. You should own them all, but start here and see what you've been missing. Perfect...
The General ElectricThe General Electric by Shihad
Buy new: £10.98 / Used from: £2.95
The best album Shihad have released. Love Is The New Hate is also good, and so is (despite it's differences) the Pacifier album, and their self-titled third album. The Pacifier Live album is a must!
Rage Against the MachineRage Against the Machine by Rage Against the Machine
Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £2.98
Their first and best. Every home should have one.
A Change of SeasonsA Change of Seasons by Dream Theater
Buy new: £8.79 / Used from: £2.99
Probably the longest EP ever released. One of DT's finest tracks (lasting a glorious 24 minutes or so). Their 2nd and 3rd albums are also well worth a listen...