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The Best Of The 21st Century So Far
The Cat Empire [Australian Import]The Cat Empire [Australian Import] by The Cat Empire
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The first The Cat Empire album has to be the jewel in the crown of 21st Century music. Taking influences from almost every genre under the sun this Melbourne born band will have you on your feet!
LoveLove by The Beatles
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On its way for 15 years this remix of the best beatles has been a long time coming. Enough to captivate any beatles fans and funky enough to attract a whole lot more.
Because of the TimesBecause of the Times by Kings Of Leon
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The most recent Kings Of Leon Album is debatably the best album of 2007. With their second album not being as big a hit as we all hoped this grounded rock album is a breath of fresh air.
Broken Boy SoldiersBroken Boy Soldiers by The Raconteurs
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The Raconteurs with a little help from Jack White have produced this brilliant album. With simply decadent tone and guitar work on the song 'Hands' to the emotionally charged vocals on 'Together'.
Alive 2007Alive 2007 by Daft Punk
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This album is an elaborate collection of their greatest work remixed to perfection live. If you need a foot hole to get into daft punk 'Around the World/Harder,Better,Faster,Stronger' is the song.
Emotive: Parental AdvisoryEmotive: Parental Advisory by A Perfect Circle
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This album of all cover songs is probably the best of its kind. From the apocalyptic 'Imagine' to the cover of a Tool and Nine Inch Nails collaboration (Tapeworm) 'Passive'.
AudioslaveAudioslave by Audioslave
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For Rage Against The Machine fans Audioslave's first album is as close as you'll get. This is a fantastic rock album that won't cease to amaze. Audioslave's form flops from here unfortunately.
Silent AlarmSilent Alarm by Bloc Party
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Bloc Party's first and still the best album is the Mecca for any indie rock fan. Unfortunately as is the current trend today the dreaded second album curse of commercialism has struck here too.
Two Shoes (International Version)Two Shoes (International Version) by The Cat Empire
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Possibly topping ever other album in this list apart from its predecessor The Cat Empire's second album takes on another world genre, this time Cuban music where the album was recorded in Havana.
CrossCross by Justice
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Justice a Daft Punkesk band has produced this perfect blend of dance beats to put a smile on even the most stingy people out there. Its odd take on biblical adds another (if only shallow) dimension.
With TeethWith Teeth by Nine Inch Nails
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Personally my favourite Nine Inch Nails Album, but certainly best of recent times. Everyone knows the hands that feeds, but this album has some real hidden gems 'All The Love In The World' just one.
Give Me a WallGive Me a Wall by Forward Russia
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Not a very well known band and not everyones cup of tea. A bloody good album that has no notable weaknesses. The album makes for some of the best energetic live performances you will ever see.
Morning ViewMorning View by Incubus
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One of many Incubus albums, but one of the highlights of their discography for sure. For American rock fans this is melt in the mouth stuff. 'Wish You Were Here' just an example of the kick ass stuff
WolfmotherWolfmother by Wolfmother
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The Australian classic rock band regenerating 70's classic rock they have been likened to Led Zeppelin, though more like Sabbath. Gets old quite quickly if you're into 70's rock, but worth it.
EmploymentEmployment by Kaiser Chiefs
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Kaiser Chiefs first album sums up the British spirit in music. However their recent musical venture has summed up another trait in Britain that of commercialisation of good music making it well, crap
Youth and Young ManhoodYouth and Young Manhood by Kings Of Leon
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Kings Of Leon's first album put them on the scope of eclectic muso's everywhere. This critically acclaimed album is a must have for any music lover.
Colour It inColour It in by Maccabees
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The bright and colourful Maccabees make for the most enjoyable listening with your mother. With comments like "Ooo aren't those boys good," you can't help but agree.
AbsolutionAbsolution by Muse
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An emergency, a sense of urgency, a miracle, something biblical, eternal victory, change the course of history. Ok its not that good but the lyrics from 'Apocalypse Please' do get you in the mood.
Thirteenth StepThirteenth Step by A Perfect Circle
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A Perfect Circle with their own material now. With APC's roots in Tool you can't not make the connection, but none the less what an album. 'Pet' the ultimate rock out. Thats volume 11 folks.
Songs For The DeafSongs For The Deaf by Queens of the Stone Age
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Queens Of The Stone Age have to be the ultimate rambling rock group. Getting through band members like Britney gets through divorces. Here the godfather of rock Dave Grohl adds his might on drums.
ElephantElephant by White Stripes
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The White Stripes first album really hits the spot. Unfortunately Jack White's new ventures have been in guitar solos sounding like Sci-Fi tazer guns calling it musical discovery.
By The Way [Explicit Lyrics]By The Way [Explicit Lyrics] by Red Hot Chili Peppers
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The Chilies best recent release for sure. Stadium Arcadium for me was a bit of a flop. And the complete f**k up at reading festival last year that they edited out was cringe worthy stuff. Still rock.
Fancy FootworkFancy Footwork by Chromeo
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Chromeo! What? Yes I don't know either. Simple a band comprised of a Jewish person and an Arabic person that bring no influences of their background what so ever! Kings of cheese but bloody funny.
The Optimist LPThe Optimist LP by Turin Brakes
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Turin Brake first and head and shoulders above the rest best album is a fantastic combination of thoughtful acoustic melodies and soothing vocals. Listen to 'Emergency 72' anthem of summer for me.
I Am a Bird NowI Am a Bird Now by Antony & The Johnsons
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Haunting yet delightful. The front cover is of a lady on her death bed, which rings true in this album as a sort of swan song by Antony Hegarty the singer. Not a bad review against it.