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U2 can still cut it, and, with so few albums
released, are good adverts for quality not quantity.
'Vertigo' was a mistake for a single, though. |
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The Kaiser Chiefs have taken 2005 by storm, whether
its throwing giant dinosaurs into the crowd at
Glastonbury, or rocking Philadelphia at Live 8.
'Employment' shows what all the fuss was about. |
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The best rock band to emerge out of America since R.E.M.
A brave album to be sure - in more ways than one. |
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Faithless have star quality, but seem kind of humble
with it. If you're new to the band, this isn't a bad
place to start! |
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Kasabian are cocky buggers, but they have one of the
more unique sounds around. It's big and beautiful. |
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Doves still seem a bit underestimated, when, really,
they're pretty much on the same level as all the fine
groups of today. Their sound seems to be getting more
sophisticated. |
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It seems now fashionable to lambast Coldplay, but if
this album wasn't by Coldplay, but a new band, the
critics would be raving about it. It's tough at the top. |
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What's the story with these two? Spinal Tap moments,
but they're gifted, great entertainers. |
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Catchy songs from a band breathing in music from
everywhere, and giving all those influences their own
stamp. |
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Yet another talented Wainwright who sings like a bird. |
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A touch of glam for the early 21st Century - and we
need it! |
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Coldplay's greatest-ever album, which always makes
the follow-up a difficult proposition. |
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Gorillaz are just a great idea. A big pat on the back
for Damon. |
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Keane have their critics, but then it's
understandable when you burst onto the scene with so many
fine tunes. |
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Fergie is quite something, and this acclaimed combo
have a good vibe. |
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Oasis are back to their mid-'90s best. A surprising
resurgence. 'The Importance Of Being Idle' is arguably
their best-ever song. |
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In a world of boy bands, girl bands, guitar-orientated
rock, and hip hop, the success of James Blunt is maybe
surprising, but proves that good music will sell whatever. |
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As lovely a person (apparently) as she is a talented
singer/songwriter. More power to her elbow. |
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One of the greatest groups of all-time. Nuff said. |
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These German fellas have always written compelling
tunes. |
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Kelly and the boys can rock any joint. |
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The album that started it all, and includes the
immortal 'Yellow'. |
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Good, straightforward rock and pop. They sound
American but aren't! |
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One of the seminal albums of the '70s. Very different
and daring. |
