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No particular order:

Fair to Midland -- inter.funda.stifle
Such an atmospheric album. It allowed me to dive into Fair to Midland's music, and appreciate their roots, and come to enjoy their "organic" sound much more than their newer refined sound. Not to mention, the community of people that I met through this band have led me to get interested in the music that I love today, so I can pretty much thank this band for leading me to where I am today.

Bright Eyes -- Fevers & Mirrors
Easily my favorite Bright Eyes album. Such honest, impassioned lyrics/vocals. Conor's depression makes for great music, and this album is about as depressing as you can get without making you wanting to kill yourself. Maybe.

The Decemberists -- Picaresque
My favorite album by The Decemberists is probably their "weirdest". This is the album that introduced me to The Decemberists, and I have fallen in love with them since then. Colin Meloy is such a poetic vocalist with as unique a voice as you will ever find. Definitely one of my all-time favorites.

the pAper chAse -- Now You Are One Of Us
Probably their second most "accessible" album, NYAOOU isn't necessarily my FAVORITE pAper chAse album, but it was definitely the album that adjusted me to their style of music. The chaos is masked by the beauty found within the strings and melodies of this album, and it allowed me to become acquainted to their style of music. So yes, they were an acquired taste at first, but they have grown to become one of my absolute favorite bands all because of this album. Truly a genius album.

Cursive -- The Ugly Organ
Easily my favorite album of all-time (as of now), The Ugly Organ is a true masterpiece to me. From beginning to end, Tim Kasher's passion for his music shines through in this genius piece of work. It introduced me to Cursive, and it was a frequently played album whenever I was kind of down in the dumps for a bit (i.e. The Recluse, A Gentleman Caller). Such a great album, front and back.

Porcupine Tree -- Deadwing
Along with The Ugly Organ, Deadwing is one of the two albums I would rate a 10/10. A TRUE masterpiece. It wasn't my first Porcupine Tree album, but it was definitely the album that solidified them as one of my favorite bands. Deadwing creates such an atmosphere and is as musically near-perfect as I can imagine any album ever being. Steven Wilson's musical genius shines out to me on this record.

System of a Down -- Mezmerize
I've since "outgrown" System of a Down, but I still absolutely love them. This was my first "rock" album, and it was my gateway into the music that I listen to today...oddly enough. Often considered "not as good" as their older stuff, I think this album (as well as Hypnotize) display their musicianship much better than their older material. They matured with this album and wrote some of the best music they've ever written. This album holds a place in my heart, being my first rock album and all.

Neutral Milk Hotel -- In the Aeroplane Over the Sea
This album was in heavy rotation for the longest time. I listened to it countless times over such a long period of time. And I never really got tired of it. It's amazing how Mangum was able to write a concept album seemingly based around Anne Frank, and still have it turn out as incredible as it did. Obviously a staple of "lo-fi indie rock", this album has definitely earned its place as one of my favorite albums of all time.

Xiu Xiu -- Fabulous Muscles
The first song I ever heard by them was "I Luv the Valley OH!", which is a great way to be introduced to them. So, after a long time, I finally decided to get a hold of the rest of their music. Sure enough, the very next night, they were playing nearby, so I had to go check them out. During my Xiu Xiu binge, Fabulous Muscles definitely stood out. Jamie Stewart's portrayal of his sexual orientation is an unintentional bit of comic relief in meant-to-be serious moments of the album. This album truly stands out and shows what kind of musician he is. Such dark and beautiful moments on this album.

Iron & Wine -- The Shepherd's Dog
This album was the album that introduced me to "softer" music. Definitely a beautiful album with great songwriting by Sam Beam. The whispery vocals create such a soothing atmosphere. Not really sure what else to say about this album, but it is definitely a jewel.

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That is one of the best lists we've had in a while Eggman. A much enjoyed read. Good call on Deadwing too. I don't know if I'd give it a 10/10, but it is on the small list of albums that I can play all the way through without skipping any songs. Some really great albums here!

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10. Weezer - Pinkerton
An immature album about feelings which resonated with me when I was being stupid in high school. I still love Weezer cause of simplistic pure rocking songs.
9. Lou Reed - Transformer
I was born in New York and it still is a place I feel lot of connection to. Transformer transported me back into a time period I never got to live and I got that real feeling about what New York used to be and all of it's problems.
8. Yes - Close to the Edge
I was deciding on the influential prog album and it was this or Thick as a Brick. The album opened up the prog world to me and how suites and playing 20 minute songs could be cool and entertaining. I think it was a "wow" moment for me when I was younger.
7. David Bowie - Hunky Dory
Just great tracks and great piano work that I admire. Transcending time with music is not easy and I feel like I really admired Bowie's ability to do that.
6. Pixies - Doolittle
Real simplicity. No bells and whistles.
5. Sonic Youth - Daydream Nation
Noise paired with great lyrics and guitar layering. You have to appreciate music that has influenced a generation of musicians.
4. Dinosaur Jr. - You're Living All Over Me
I like that it's sorta lo-fi and it's really rocking. Gets me air drumming and singing all of the lyrics and forgetting where I am. Music that invokes emotion like that is always good in my book.
3. Boris - Pink
I saw them in concert a couple of years ago when they opened up for NIN and I fell in love. There was this raw energy and it was so loud, like **** your ears loud. It opened up stoner rock and eventually led to sludge metal.
2. Silversun Pickups - Carnavas
First "shoegaze" band I listened to even though they don't go all of the way with their stuff. Rocking guitar riffs, great melodies, and wonderful sounds makes it really work for me and opened up more doors for listening to music.
1. Pavement - Wowee Zowee
I'm weird cause this is my favorite Pavement album when everybody likes Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain or Slanted and Enchanted the most. Something about the lyrics about nothing makes it really emotional and something I feel connected too. This was the first Pavement album I really enjoyed a lot and it really opened up the rest of the band for me. I feel like you don't need to be tight as a band to make compelling music. Not everybody needs to be on and it's okay to play the wrong thing because it's genuine.

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Only number 1 is in the correct position,, the rest are in no particular order

1.Inflammible Material-Stiff Little Fingers
I remember listening to wasted life on one of those funny little tape machines at Youth Club. I still love SLF

2.Feeding the 5000-Crass
Big big influence on me as was Big A Little A and Nagasaki Nightmare

3.Super Trouper-ABBA
Pop really is ok

4.Never Mind the Bollocks-Sex Pistols
Music as rebellion

5.Kings of the Wild Frontier-Adam and the Ants
Shy boy loses inhibitions

6.Wonder Stuff- Eight Legged Groove Machine
And off I went to indiedom, NME and the Melody Maker(I was in the air force it could have been late 80s genesis and Rumours)

7.Louder than Bombs-The Smiths
I didn't like the Smiths I was informed by a friend I wasn't listening right, this is the album that changed that

8.Japanese Whispers-The Cure
The Walk is the reason I love The Cure and possibly Siouxsie and the Banshees(my all times)

9.Low Life-New Order
If I hadn't heard this I may not have gone back and listened to Joy Division

10.Blood Red Shoes-Box of Secrets
A restoration of enthusiasim

apologies to Bowie,Sweet,Lou Reed and many many more artists new and old who have shaped and continue to shape my musical tastes

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Putting Adam and the Ants ahead of a Bowie album!!! Thats a brave call.

Gate 49

if I could have 11 Low by Bowie, would have been on there, I heard it around about the same time as Kings of the Wild Frontier but I was a kid. I love Bowie now adore his music infact, which probably comes down to Low leaving a lasting impression. These lists are so hard to compile.

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I haven't really got a top 10 and they're not necessarily my favourite albums of all time, but here they are;

The Strokes - Is This It
This album blew my freaking mind. It's really awesome and got me into this whole indie rock scene. Plus The Strokes are like the coolest guys ever.

Slint - Spiderland
This album is so important to me because it's one of the most sincere albums of all time.

Tom Waits - Rain Dogs
This man learned me that experimentation matters. In Rain Dogs, Waits uses the weirdest combinations of instruments and makes it sound natural. Plus it kinda taught me that vocals aren't really as important as alot of people would like them to be. It's all about the delivery. So yeah, it changed my perspective on how music should sound.

Boards of Canada - Music Has The Right To Children
Got me into IDM/Electronic music. One of the coolest albums ever.

Dayvan Cowboy

I approve.

scottsy

Don't know nearly enough about Slint but i definitely have to agree with the notion that Music has the Right to Children is an awesome album, I wholeheartedly concur!

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