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What I consider to be the best album released each year, starting from 1987 (my birth year). I forgot where I got this idea from.

1987: Scream Bloody Gore by Death
1988: Leprosy by Death
1989: Doolittle by Pixies
1990: Rust in Peace by Megadeth
1991: Human by Death
1992: The IVth Crusade by Bolt Thrower
1993: Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) by Wu-Tang Clan
1994: Transilvanian Hunger by Darkthrone
1995: Symbolic by Death
1996: Sublime by Sublime
1997: Something Wild by Children of Bodom
1998: The Sound of Perseverance by Death
1999: Bloody Blasphemy by God Dethroned
2000: Elvenfris by Lykathea Aflame
2001: Ensiferum by Ensiferum
2002: They Will Return by Kalmah
2003: Revolutionary Vol. 2 by Immortal Technique
2004: Wintersun by Wintersun
2005: Řád a trest by !T.O.O.H.!
2006: Leading Vision by Gorod
2007: Colors by Between the Buried and Me
2008: In Hatred's Flame by Exmortus
2009: ...A Splendid Chaos by Coram Lethe

So what does this say about my taste in music? My favorite artist Death got top billing for four of their six releases, which is no real surprise (although they just narrowly edged out Gorguts in '98). Besides the past couple of years, for which my opinions are still solidifying, the hardest choices were in 1993 (the other contenders were Atheist, Death, and Pestilence) and 2004 (which had releases by Deathspell Omega, Disillusion, Ensiferum, The Fiery Furnaces, Mastodon, and Necrophagist. Whew!).

1.How did you get into 31? Jurassic 5
I knew something about their music before that, but it wasn't until Power in Numbers came out, that I really started to listen to them. What's Golden was first track of theirs that fell in love with, and it's still one of my favorites.

2.What's the first song you ever heard by 22? Pharrell
Well, Can I Have It Like That ft. Gwen Stefani, but of course I started with N*E*R*D

3.What's your favorite lyrics by 29? The Killers
"You sit there in your heartache, waiting on some beautiful boy to
To save you from your old ways. You play forgiveness
Watch it now, here he comes
He doesnt look a thing like Jesus, but he talks like a gentleman
Like you imagined, When you were young"
From When You Were Young

4.What's your favorite album by 49? Michael Jackson
Thriller

5.How many albums by 13 do you own? Dr. Dre
Two; 2001 and The Chronic

6.What is your favorite song by 50? The All-American Rejects
Gives You Hell

7.Is there a song by 5 that makes you sad? 2Pac
There are songs like that, but the first one that comes to mind is definitely Brenda's Got A Baby

8.What is your favorite song by 15? Snoop Dogg
That's easy. Who Am I (What's My Name)?

9.What is your favorite song by 4?Nas
The World Is Yours

10.Is there a song by 6 that makes you happy? Jamie Cullum
Yes! Many! For example I Get A Kick Out Of You, What A Difference A Day Made and These Are The Days

11.What is your favorite album by 40? Snow Patrol
Eyes Open

12.What's your favorite song by 10? Talib Kweli
Beautiful Struggle

13.What's a good memory you have involving 33? Dizzee Rascal
Even though Bonkers isn't my favorite Dizzee song, it brings up the memory of last summer when it came out. Me and my friends listened to it a LOT and it reminds me of them <3

14.What's your favorite song by 37? Jamiroquai
Aaah, one classic song; Virtual Insanity

15.Is there a song by 19 that makes you happy? OutKast
With the energy that Hey Ya! has, it should make everyone in the world happy.

16.How many times have you seen 24 live? The White Tie Affair
I've never seen them live.

17.What's the first song you ever heard by 23? N*E*R*D
I think it was Provider

18.What's your favorite album by 1? Xzibit
Do I have to choose?? Let's say... Restless

19.Who is your favorite member of 11? The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
Let's give it to lead vocals, Ronnie Winter

20.Have you ever seen 14 live? Jay-Z
Nope :(

21.What is good memory involving 45? Avain
Between ages 12-15, I barely listened to anything else than Avain. His music has plenty to do with me growing up.

22.What is your favorite song by 16? Lupe Fiasco
Kick, Push

23.What is the first song you heard by 47? Jedi Mind Tricks
Could've been Animal Rap, but I'm not sure.

24.What is your favorite album by 21? Robin Thicke
The Evolution of Robin Thicke

25.What is your favorite song by 18? Run-D.M.C.
It's Like That which also has the coolest music video ever!

26.What is the first song you heard by 38? Big Daddy Kane
Raw

27.What's your favorite lyric by 3? Kanye West
"Through the fire, to the limit, to the wall
For a chance to be with you, I'd gladly risk it all
Through the fire, through whatever come what may
For a chance at loving you, I'd take it all away
Right down through the wire, even through the fire"
From Through the Wire

28.What's your favorite song by 2? Beastie Boys
This is actually easier to pick than you'd think. Because if I had to choose my favorite song of all time, just one song, it would be: Paul Revere

29.What's the first song you heard by 32? Loost Koos
Pojast miehex

30.How many times have you seen 17 live? Coldplay
Never seen them live :(

31.Is there a song by 44 that makes you happy? All Time Low
Well... Poppin' (Champagne) is a fun song!

32.What is your favorite album by 12? Panic at the Disco
A Fever You Can't Sweat Out

33.What is the worst song by 46? Ritarikunta
Don't know. Can't say. Nope.

34.What's the first song you ever heard by 34? A Tribe Called Quest
And I'm seriously supposed to remember? Uhm... I'd guess it could have been Can I Kick It?

35.What's your favorite album by 42? Eric B. & Rakim
Paid In Full

36.How many times have you seen 39 live? Common
Never seen him live.

37.What is your favorite album by 36? Gnarls Barkley
St. Elsewhere

38.What was the first song you heard by 28? Ronnie Day
Ever and After

39.What is your favorite album by 7? Secondhand Serenade
A Twist In My Story

40.How did you get into 8? T.I.
I heard U Don't Know Me on MTV and after that it was clear I loved T.I.

41.What's the first song you heard by 9? 3OH!3
Don't Trust Me

42.What's your favorite lyric by 20? Proof
The whole lyrics of Kurt Cobain and here's just a part of it:
"But now on I'm all alone
Just Proof, no shine, no friends, just fans
No wonder my hands, tight where the Internet ends
I take back most of the flack
The stress smokes, press me close to the crack
Like my pops, the ghost of my past"

43.What's your favorite album by 25? Cobra Starship
Hot Mess

44.How many albums by 26 do you own? Family Force 5
One, Dance Or Die

45.What's your favorite song by 27? Gym Class Heroes
Papercuts

46.How did you get into 30? Wu-Tang Clan
I stole their cd from my sister. Sorry, sys :)

47.What's your song by 35? Asa
Varkaan laulu

48.What's your favorite album by 41? Egotrippi
Vielä koittaa uusi aika

49.How many albums by 48 do you own? Naughty by Nature
Two; Naughty By Nature and 19 Naughty III

50.How did you get into 43? The Fray
Last.fm recommended it to me :)

So I decided to reset my charts... again (after about 23,000 scrobbles). Here are my top artists and albums from early January up until late November. It seems I can't go more than 25k scrobbles without resetting... I would probably have over 100,000 scrobbles if I never reset my charts (combined with my scrobbles from my old account).


1. Steve Roach- 504
2. Boards of Canada- 490
3. Agalloch- 377
4. maudlin of the Well- 343
5. Autechre- 324

6. Mayhem- 273
7. Bethlehem- 269
8. The Prodigy- 259
9. Organized Konfusion- 256
9. Tiesto- 256
9. Aphex Twin- 256
12. Stars of the Lid- 233
13. OutKast- 227
14. Enslaved- 202
15. Slowdive- 198
16. Global Communication- 183
17. Stendeck- 181
18. Gorguts- 179
18. Drudkh- 179
20. Sun Kil Moon- 177

21. Bjork- 174
22. Burzum- 168
23. Hypocrisy- 167
24. Emperor- 166
25. Biosphere- 163
26. J-Live- 160
27. Cannibal Ox- 157
28. Harold Budd- 156
29. Warning- 155
30. Have a Nice Life- 152
31. Bathory- 147
31. Isis- 147
33. Robert Rich- 145
34. Deepspace- 143
35. Tool- 142
36. Low-140
37. The Cure- 136
38. Darkthrone- 134
39. Venerean- 127
40. Katatonia- 124
40. Air Liquide- 124
42. Cryptopsy- 122
43. The Future Sound of London- 120
43. The Smashing Pumpkins- 120
45. dälek- 119
46. Wolves in the Throne Room- 117
47. Death- 115
47. Squarepusher- 115
49. diSEMBOWELMENT- 114
50. Red House Painters- 112

51. Thomas Köner-107
52. Jesu- 106
52. Atheist- 106
54. Nine Inch Nails- 105
55. Above & Beyond- 104
56. Ulrich Schnauss- 101
57. Devin Townsend- 100
58. Tenhi- 97
58. CunninLynguists- 97
60. Edge of Sanity- 96
61. Eluvium- 94
61. Jóhann Jóhannsson- 94
61. Tiamat- 94
61. Amorphis- 94
61. Lykathea Aflame- 94
61. The Orb- 94
67. Walknut- 93
68. Opeth- 92
68. DJ Shadow- 92
68. Pestilence- 92
68. Negură Bunget- 92
72. Jeru the Damaja- 91
72. Nas- 91
72. Shining- 91
72. Aesop Rock- 91
76. In the Woods...- 90
77. Harold Budd/Brian Eno- 88
78. Smif-N-Wessun- 86
79. Natural Snow Buildings- 81
80. Arcticology- 80
80. Proem- 80
82. Deep Puddle Dynamics- 79
83. Jedi Mind Tricks- 76
83. Ulver- 76
85. Neurosis- 75
86. Dereleech- 74
86. Lifelover- 74
86. Boris- 74
89. Morbid Angel- 73
90. In Flames- 71
90. Radiohead- 71
92. Antonio Vivaldi- 70
93. M83- 69
93. Carbon Based Lifeforms- 69
95. The Flaming Lips- 68
95. Depeche Mode- 68
95. Satyricon- 68
98. Weakling- 66
98. Wu-Tang Clan- 66
100. The Marcia Blaine School for Girls- 65
101. Genelec & Memphis Reigns- 64
102. Fen- 63
102. Blut aus Nord- 63
104. Dolorian 62
104. Elliot Smith- 62
104. Nadja- 62

Albums
1. Boards of Canada- Geogaddi- 283
2. The Prodigy- Music for the Jilted Generation- 251
3. Bethlehem- Sardonischer Untergang Im Zeichen Irrelioser- 249
4. Agalloch- The Mantle- 246
5. Steve Roach- Mystic Chords & Sacred Spaces- 243
6. Organized Konfusion- Stress: The Extinction Agenda- 240
7. maudlin of the Well- Leaving Your Body Map- 227
8. Slowdive- Souvlaki- 192
9. Global Communication- 76:14- 166
10. Stendeck- Faces- 162

11. Stars of the Lid- The Tired Sounds of...- 159
12. Sun Kil Moon- April- 157
12. Cannibal Ox- The Cold Vein- 157
14. Warning- Watching From a Distance- 149
15. Bjork- Vespertine- 139
16. Mayhem- De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas- 136
17. OutKast- ATLiens- 120
18. Gorguts- The Erosion of Sanity- 118
19. diSEMBOWELMENT- Transcendence Into the Peripheral- 111
19. Mayhem- Wolf's Lair Abyss- 111
19. Autechre- Amber- 111
22. The Future Sound of London- Lifeforms Disk 1- 109
23. Steve Roach- Dreamtime Return- 107
24. Biosphere- Substrata- 103
25. Harold Budd- The White Arcades- 101

26. Red House Painters- Red House Painters [Rollercoaster]- 100
27. J-Live- The Best Part- 97
27. Tool- Lateralus- 97
29. Air Liquide- The Increased Difficulty of Concentration- 96
30. Ulrich Schnauss- Far Away Trains Passing By- 95
30. Low- I Could Live in Hope- 95
32. Lykathea Aflame- Elvenefris- 94
32. Eluvium- Copia- 94
34. Walknut- Graveforests And Their Shadows- 93
34. dälek- Absence- 93
36. Tiamat- Wildhoney- 92
36. DJ Shadow- Endtroducing...- 92
38. Hypocrisy- The Final Chapter- 91
38. Boards of Canada- Music Has the Right to Children- 91
40. Emperor- Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk- 89
40. Jeru the Damaja- The Sun Rises in the East- 89
42. Enslaved- Below the Lights- 88
42. Nas- Illmatic- 88
44. Tiesto- Magik, Vol. 7: Live in Los Angeles- 87
45. Bathory- Under the Sign of the Black Mark- 84
46. maudlin of the Well- Bath- 83
47. Negură Bunget- Om- 82
48. In the Woods...- HEart of the Ages- 81
49. Deep Puddle Dynamics- The Taste of Rain... Why Kneel- 79
49. Aphex Twin- Drukqs Disk 1- 79

51. Atheist- Unquestionable Presence- 77
51. Deepspace- World Ocean Atlas- 77
51. Smif-N-Wessun- Dah Shinin'- 77
54. Jedi Mind Tricks- Violent By Design- 76
55. Tenhi- Kauan- 75
56. Johann Johannsson- Fordlandia- 74
57. Have a Nice Life- Deathconsciousness- 73
57. Agalloch- Ashes Against the Grain- 73
59. CunninLynguists- Strange Journey Volume One- 70
60. Death- Human- 68
60. Natural Snow Buildings- The Dance of the Moon and the Sun- 68
62. Pestilence- Testimony of the Ancients- 67
63. Wu-Tang Clan- Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)- 66
63. Weakling- Dead as Dreams- 66
65. Amorphis- Tales From the Thousand Lakes- 65
65. Thomas Koner- Nuuk- 65
65. M83- Saturdays=Youth- 65
65. Drudkh- Autumn Aurora- 64
69. Genelec & Memphis Reigns – Scorpion Circles- 64
69. Devin Townsend- Ocean Machine- 64
71. Fen- The Malediction Fields- 63
71. The Orb- The Orb's Adventures Beyond the Ultraworld Disk 1- 63
73. Have a Nice Life- Voids- 62
74. Burzum- Filosofem- 61
75. Drudkh- Forgotten Legends- 60
75. Arcticology- Eternal Now- 60
75. J-Live- All Of The Above- 60
79. Cryptopsy- Blasphemy Made Flesh- 59
79. The Marcia Blaine School for Girls – Halfway Into The Woods- 59
81. Sodom- Persecution Mania- 58
82. GZA/Genius- Liquid Swords- 57
82. The Higher Intelligence Agency & Biosphere- Polar Sequences- 57
82. Isis- Wavering Radiant- 57
82. Lifelover- Konkurs- 57
86. Stars of the Lid- Avec Laudenum- 56
87. Proem- Socially Inept- 55
87. Burzum- Det Som Engang Var- 55
87. OutKast- Aquemini- 55
87. Edge of Sanity- Purgatory Afterglow- 55
87. Elliot Smith- Either/Or- 55
93. Isis- Oceanic- 54
93. Jesu- Jesu- 54
95. The Cure- Pornography- 53
95. ColdWorld- Melancholie- 53
95. Terrorizer- World Downfall- 53
98. Enslaved- Blodhemn- 52
98. Massive Attack- Mezzanine- 52
98. Aphex Twin- 52
101. October Tide- Rain Without End- 51
101. Carbon Based Lifeforms- Hydroponic Garden- 51
103. Depeche Mode- Black Celebration- 51
103. Wolves in the Throne Room- 51
103. Robert Rich- Calling Down the Sky- 51
103. Darkthrone- A Blaze in the Northern Sky- 51

Another song that has been covered quite a number of times would be Walk On By, a Burt Bacharach/Hal David composition which was first recorded in 1964 by Dionne Warwick

Here are some of the more outstanding interpretations of that song:


The Jackson 5 included Walk On By (2:30) in a medley which also included some of their hit singles (at that time) for the Diana! TV special OST - sick break!!!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl7RvV7fYJs&feature=related[/youtube]
...and a live performance!!! Sickness refined!!! See li'l Michael do the robot!!!


Isaac Hayes' rendition is transformed on record into a twelve-minute funkfest made all the more memorable by being sampled by the likes of Wu-Tang Clan, Ludacris and even Hooverphonic


The Undisputed Truth's version of this track was also sampled heavily by the likes of J Dilla

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mzHbY_ikoE&feature=related[/youtube]
UK rock band The Stranglers maintain the soulfulness of the original while putting a rockier edge which doesn't come out off-putting though. Love the organ solo on this one...possibly the best one I've heard since Ray Manzarek's work on The Doors' Light My Fire


Cyndi Lauper channels Laura Nyro in her live rendition...


...and Ms. Nyro's version. Listen close....

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUdux2eQ6Kw&feature=fvw[/youtube]
Meanwhile, as Dionne's version was blowing up big time back then, Aretha Franklin came out with a version that solidifies her reputation even during that time as the Queen of Soul (btw, Dionne's own sister Dee Dee sang back-up on Her Highness' version)

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEA5cbh-brc&feature=related[/youtube]
UK soul singer Gabrielle captures the retro goodness of the Dionne Warwick original while incorporating a good deal of Aretha's soulful take on that one.

This song has also been covered by the likes of The Beach Boys, Helen Shapiro, Michael McDonald and Seal

1.How did you get into 31?
Ice Cube
Was already into N.W.A., and then I borrowed Death Certificate and The Predator from a friend. Enjoyed. Alot! Then collected all the other studio albums.

2.What's the first song you ever heard by 22?
Hole
I do believe it was Celebrity Skin.

3.What's your favourite lyrics by 29?
R.E.M.
"This one goes out to the one I love
This one goes out to the one I've left behind
Another prop has occupied my time
This one goes out to the one I love" The One I Love

4.What's your favourite album by 49?
John Frusciante
Hmmm tough one, it's either 'Niandra Lades And Usually Just A T-Shirt' or 'Smile From The Streets You Hold'. Both are scary but excellent.

5.How many albums by 13 do you own?
Jane's Addiction
All 3 Studio albums, 2 Official Live Albums, A rarities collection, A 4 Disc Box Set, and several bootlegs, oh and some singles/EPs...... (Best band ever!)

6.What is your favourite song by 50?
The Breeders
Another tough question, gonna go with Cannonball, but to be honest, the entire 'Last Splash' album could qualify. Kim Deal <3

7.Is there a song by 4 that makes you sad?
Beastie Boys
Haha, not really a sad band/group... Maybe Alive, that's got a sad back story I believe...

8.What is your favourite song by 15?
Minutemen
Again, it's a very tough choice, possibly Viet Nam

9.What is your favourite song by 5?
Nine Inch Nails
To be honest, there is far too many candidates, the one that comes to mind though would be Something I Can Never Have, simply beautiful.

10.Is there a song by 6 that makes you happy?
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Almost every song on Freaky Styley to Blood Sugar Sex Magik... Subway To Venus makes me exceptionally happy though.

11.What is your favourite album by 40?
Nirvana
Studio album = Nevermind, but Unplugged In New York is also a very special album in my opinion.

12.What's your favourite song by 10?
Jay-Z
Damn I hate this favourite song question, it's always too hard to choose! I'm gonna go ahead and say either Bring It On or Friend or Foe, both classic examples of Mafioso Hip Hop.

13.What's a good memory you have involving 33?
Joy Division
Either discovering them and falling in love with the lyrics and music, or watching the movie 'Control' which is a biopic of lead singer Ian Curtis, R.I.P.

14.What's your favourite song by 37?
Slayer
Definately Angel of Death, fucking brutal song.

15.Is there a song by 19 that makes you happy?
Portishead
Hmmm, all 3 of their albums are stunning, the song that makes me the happiest would have to be Sour Times though.

16.How many times have you seen 24 live?
Tool
None, which makes me very sad, unfortunatly they only tour every 4-5 years, so looks like I might have to wait, god damn it.

17.What's the first song you ever heard by 23?
The Prodigy
Errrrrrr, I imagine it would have to be eitherFirestarter or Breathe, as they were the biggest hits by the band when I was young.

18.What's your favourite album by 11?
Massive Attack
Aghhh don't make me choose between Blue Lines or Mezzanine, it's just not fair!

19.Who is your favourite member of 1?
Sonic Youth
I love em' all, but Kim Gordan is just unreal, idol <3

20.Have you ever seen 14 live?
Radiohead
Yes, saw them live on the In Rainbows tour, fucking epic.

21.What is good memory involving 45?
Dr. Dre
Driving around listening to The Chronic. Blazing to the remarkable production and hilarious skits. So many good times!

22.What is your favourite song by 16?
Pixies
Haha easilyGigantic, so hilarious, and wonderful.

23.What is the first song you heard by 47?
Metallica
Ermmmm, probably Enter Sandman when I was little.

24.What is your favourite album by 21?
Deconstruction
Their self-titled. Such a hidden gem, alternative classic for sure!

25.What is your favourite song by 18?
Primus
Hahaha they're all so wack. My Name Is Mud orJerry Was a Race Car Driver are both seriously insane.

26.What is the first song you heard by 38?
OutKast
I can't think of anything other thanMs. Jackson, that track was pretty big when I was about 11.

27.What's your favourite lyric by 3?
The Beatles
"All the lonely people, where do they all come from?
All the lonely people, where do they all belong?" Eleanor Rigby

28.What's your favourite song by 2?
The Smashing Pumpkins
Gosh, they have so many beautiful songs, I'm thinking Silverfuck, it is about as perfect as a song can be.

29.What's the first song you heard by 32?
De La Soul
I remember seeing the video to Me, Myself & I on MTV, they really do put the Hippie in Hip-Hop. Legends.

30.How many times have you seen 17 live?
Yo La Tengo
Never... I really hope they tour the UK soon, I imagine they are even more haunting live.

31.Is there a song by 44 that makes you happy?
Deftones
Errrr more of an angry or depressing than happy band. Pink Cellphone makes me feel kinda trippy/happy at times.

32.What is your favourite album by 12?
Pink Floyd
If I said anything other than Dark Side of the Moon I'd probably be shot, but I also love A Piper At The Gates of Dawn, Echoes, Wish You Were Here and The Wall.

33.What is the worst song by 46?
Dizzee Rascal
Any of his new electro-pop shit on Tongue N'Cheek, bring back the grime rascal!!

34.What's the first song you ever heard by 34?
The Cure
I think it was Close To Me, I saw the video on MTV, and what a classic video/song it is indeed.

35.What's your favourite album by 42?
LL Cool J
'Mama Said Knock You Out' easily. One of the best comebacks in Hip Hop ever.

36.How many times have you seen 39 live?
Morrissey
Again, I am yet to witness the legend that is Morrissey live, it will happen one day, hopefully as part of a Smiths reunion haha. Wishful thinking I know!

37.What is your favourite album by 36?
Wu-Tang Clan
Ohhhhh 'Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)' without a doubt. One of my favourite albums of all time, classic.

38.What was the first song you heard by 28?
Kyuss
Whatever the opening track of 'Blues for the Red Sun' is. Epic album. (further research indicates that it was Thumb

39.What is your favourite album by 7?
Pearl Jam
They've had a lot of great albums, but how could it be anything but 'Ten', one of the cornerstones of grunge rock.

40.How did you get into 8?
The Smiths
I think I read so many rave reviews about their albums that I finally decided to purchase them all. I'm so glad I did!

41.What's the first song you heard by 9?
Wiley
That would be Ice Rink on a pirate radio station in East London.

42.What's your favourite lyric by 20?
Tori Amos
"Oh these little earthquakes
Here we go again
These little earthquakes
Doesn't take much to rip us into pieces" Little Earthquakes. It's actually my break-up song. Hahaha lame....

43.What's your favourite album by 25?
Soundgarden
Aghh tough choice, so many good albums. It's definately between 'Badmotorfinger' or 'Superunknown'.

44.How many albums by 26 do you own?
Nas
7 studio albums, 1 rarities album.

45.What's your favourite song by 27?
Public Enemy
It's gotta be Fight The Power, such a great message, like most of their classic songs.

46.How did you get into 30?
Porno for Pyros
Well I already loved Jane's Addiction. So I decided to check out Perry Farrell's next band. Two quality albums.

47.What's your favourite lyric by 35?
My Bloody Valentine
"(Look)
In the mirror
She's not there
Where she won't care
Somewhere" Only Shallow, such a lovely song.

48.What's your favourite album by 41?
Tricky
Both the first two albums, 'Maxinquaye' and 'Nearly God' are brilliant examples of how to make a Trip-Hop album.

49.How many albums by 48 do you own?
The Velvet Underground
4 Studio albums, 1 compilation, 1 Box Set, God damn it I love that Box Set.

50.How did you get into 43?
Skinny Puppy
Last.Fm recommendation. Thank you Last.Fm!

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02. Abradab - Czerwony Album
03. Bezimienni - Walka
04. Borixon - Zacieram Ręce Dzieciak
05. Chada - PROCEDER
06. Chiwas & Nowator - Welcome To Poland
07. Człowień - Człowiek z krwi i kości
08. D12 - Devils Night
09. DJ 600V - 600C (reedycja)
10. Dj Decks - Mixtape IV
11. DonGURALesko & Matheo - Inwazja Porywaczy Ciał
12. Emazet Procent- Absurd / Punkty zwrotne (singiel)
13. Eminem - The Slim Shady LP
14. EMO - Z perspektywy czasu
15. Endefis - O Tym, Co Widzisz Na Oczy
16. Endefis - Być Albo Nie Być
17. Fabuła - Dzieło Sztuki
18. Familia HP - 42
19. FU - Dążyć Do Celu (Singiel)
20. FU - Retrospekcje
21. Ginuwine - 100% Ginuwine
22. Grubson - O.R.S.
23. GRZ - Samuraj
24. Hudini - Kyny Łyny Hudinii
25. Ja Rule - Rule 3:36
26. Ja Rule - Venni Vetti Vecci
27. Ja Rule - The Last Temptation
28. Jay-Z - The Blueprint
29. Jędker Realista - Czas Na Prawdę
30. Jopel Kejo - Kwintesencja
31. Juras & Wigor - Wysokie Loty
32. Killaz Group - Operacja: Kocia Karma
33. LL Cool J - 10
34. Mleko - Ogólne tematy
35. Molesta Ewenement - Molesta i Kumple
36. Molesta Ewenement - Taka Płyta
37. Mroku - Mroczne Nagrania
38. Nas - Hip Hop Is Dead
39. Nas - Nastradamus
40. Nas - Stillmatic
41. Naughty by Nature - Nineteen Naughty Nine Nature's Fury
42. O.S.T.R. - O.C.B.
43. Obóz TA - Obo2 Ta
44. OSWP - To Się Nie Zmienia
45. Peja - Pietnastak Live
46. Pezet - Muzyka Emocjonalna
47. PIH - Kwiaty Zła
48. Północ Centrum Południe - PCP
49. Pono - Tak To Widze
50. Rahim/Straho Instrumentals - DynamoL
51. RY23 - Uliczny flowklor (singiel)
52. Ruff Ryders - Ryde Or Die Vol.II
53. Shaggy - Intoxication
54. Styl V.I.P - Wyjść na prostą
55. Tede - S.P.O.R.T. (reedycja)
56. Tede - NOTE2
57. Temate Henson - Miejski Styl Bycia
58. THS Klika - Liryka Chodnika
59. Trzeci Wymiar - Inni Niz Wszyscy
60. Trzeci Wymiar - Cztery Pory Rapu
61. Various Artists - Hip-Hop.pl Skladanka 2008
62. Various Artists - Cradle 2 The Grave
63. VNM - Niuskul Mixtape 2009
64. Wojtas - Moja Gra
65. Wu-Tang Clan - Iron Flag
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