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Top 20 Albums of the Decade
By an Amazon.com customer
American IdiotAmerican Idiot by Green Day
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Billie Joe always said he had a "London Calling" in him, and this is it!
Yankee Hotel FoxtrotYankee Hotel Foxtrot by Wilco
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The story of this album's ultimate release is legendary, good thing the music is too.
Stadium ArcadiumStadium Arcadium by Red Hot Chili Peppers
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If the Red Hots never put out another CD, at least they left us with so many great cuts.
X&YX&Y by Coldplay
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Others might choose earlier albums for this list, but X&Y is the light that guides me home.
Feels Like HomeFeels Like Home by Norah Jones
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Is it jazz? Is it country? Is it blues? Who cares, it's great!
Is This ItIs This It by The Strokes
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Ahhh, the genius of youth -- too bad they didn't get better as they aged.
Hot FussHot Fuss by The Killers
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Ditto.
In the Heart of the MoonIn the Heart of the Moon by Ali Farka Touré
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I don't care if you like rock, jazz or classical, any true fan of music must appreciate this unique gift.
Buenos HermanosBuenos Hermanos by Ibrahim Ferrer
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The Cuban giant saved his best for last.
How to Dismantle an Atomic BombHow to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb by U2
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The Irish quartet reclaimed the title of world's greatest band with Atomic Bomb
PlansPlans by Death Cab for Cutie
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Signing with a major label didn't stop Death Cab's plans!
Takk...Takk... by Sigur Rós
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Gorgeous and exhilirating!
ElephantElephant by The White Stripes
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Jack & Meg finally break out of their lo-fi Led Zep shackles.
Kids: Duets Live at Dizzy's Club Coca-ColaKids: Duets Live at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola by Joe Lovano & Hank Jones
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The most enjoyable jazz album in years!
Van Lear RoseVan Lear Rose by Loretta Lynn
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The most enjoyable country album in years!
Prairie WindPrairie Wind by Neil Young
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Timeless music from a master.
Shoki ShokiShoki Shoki by Femi Kuti
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So brilliant, but only 3 albums in 10 years -- what would Dad say!
FuneralFuneral by Arcade Fire
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The beginning of something beautiful...
Soul JourneySoul Journey by Gillian Welch
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...and the end.
Obrigado BrazilObrigado Brazil by Yo-Yo Ma
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The true meaning of world music, and a fine example of real musical collaboration.