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20 influential albums of my life
By an Amazon.com customer
The Unforgettable FireThe Unforgettable Fire by U2
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I heard them play "Bad" at Live Aid '85 and told myself they'd be huge. I had no doubts at all.
DisintegrationDisintegration by The Cure
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Musical artistry far beyond the mundane. This album got me through so many bad times.
The Pros and Cons of HitchhikingThe Pros and Cons of Hitchhiking by Roger Waters
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When I first heard "Every Stranger's Eyes, I stopped everything I was doing and played it over and over.
Rage Against the MachineRage Against the Machine by Rage Against the Machine
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This blew me away! The spirit of rock and roll is alive and well.
OK ComputerOK Computer by Radiohead
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Pable Honey impressed me, The Bends got me hooked, and this album convinced me. Radiohead ranks with the likes of The Beatles and Pink Floyd.
Structures from SilenceStructures from Silence by Steve Roach
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I searched for many years for this one, not knowing even the title. I "accidently" found it one night and had to pull my car over when it started playing.
The Way HomeThe Way Home by Kevin Braheny
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I searched for many years for this recording by its old name Perelandra and had almost given up. So here's to persistence.
LeftovertureLeftoverture by Kansas
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Particularly "Magnum Opus". And, in my opinion, "The Wall" is one of the best lyrical and musical songs ever created!
Close Encounters of the Third Kind: The Collector's Edition SoundtrackClose Encounters of the Third Kind: The Collector's Edition Soundtrack
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This is the perfect musical score. I bought the album as a young kid, and then the cd later on, and it is still played often.
The FragileThe Fragile by Nine Inch Nails
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The more I listen, the more I like. The magic is in the details, and these songs are rich with them.
Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death) by Marilyn Manson
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I fully respect and admire the honesty in his lyrics and the integrity of his message. Folks, he's not the bad guy.
Friction, BabyFriction, Baby by Better Than Ezra
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My favorite BTE, although I love all their music. Great music, meaningful lyrics.
Pet Your FriendsPet Your Friends by Dishwalla
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I didn't buy this one until a year after its release, but I'm glad I did. And their 2nd release is just as good.
Songs in the Key of LifeSongs in the Key of Life by Stevie Wonder
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Simply in a class of its own! He's truly an original, and one to learn from.
Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We? by The Cranberries
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I just really, really love these songs. Thank you, Sheila.
EmbryaEmbrya by Maxwell
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There is a wonderful soothing atmosphere to these songs, like you can crawl in them and dream away.
Celestial Navigations, Chapter 1Celestial Navigations, Chapter 1 by Celestial Navigations
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I love the whole series, but this one got me started. Better than watching tv!
Hello, I Must Be Going!Hello, I Must Be Going! by Phil Collins
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Before he ditched his drums for a beat machine. Jazzy and fun! Worth mentioning, too, is Face Value - especially Hand in Hand.
TidalTidal by Fiona Apple
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Honest, passionate lyrics, great style. I bought this on a whim and was NOT disappointed at all!
Rock 'n' RollRock 'n' Roll by John Lennon
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The ultimate rock n roll voice singing rock n roll songs. Top that!!!!