Top 23 Music Albums of 1988
by lancashirearab

1988 was a year where I had very little money. I had moved into a flat with my future wife, I was unemplyed and about to start teacher training college. No money for the next 4 years.
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I love the soundscapes in this album. I can't find anybody that likes this. Everyone else hates it. [First added to this chart: 05/22/2012]
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1988
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5
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I bought Doolittle first, but I prefer this album. [First added to this chart: 05/22/2012]
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1988
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12,064
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A Really good album. The sound washes over you. [First added to this chart: 05/22/2012]
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1988
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922
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My favourite Australian band. [First added to this chart: 05/22/2012]
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1988
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1,661
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I was so skint in 1988 that I could rarely afford to buy new vinyl. A mate gave me a tape of this album and I used to play it over and over. [First added to this chart: 05/22/2012]
Year of Release:
1988
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15,628
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The Fall are my favourite band and they produced loads of great albums. There will be plenty in my charts. I had to save up for a few weeks to be able to get this one. [First added to this chart: 05/22/2012]
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1988
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125
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Nick Cave produces another great album. I love Nick Cave's music and taught my wife love him as well. [First added to this chart: 05/22/2012]
Year of Release:
1988
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1,520
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This is a wonderful debut album. I love Vini Reilly's noodling on this album. As soon as I heard it I knew it was him. [First added to this chart: 05/22/2012]
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1988
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1,503
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I had a friend who got tickets to see the show at the Edinburgh Festival. I had to miss it because I couldn't afford anything. [First added to this chart: 05/22/2012]
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1988
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127
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Pere Ubu get back together and make a storming album. [First added to this chart: 05/22/2012]
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1988
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62
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Top 23 Music Albums of 1988 composition

Country Albums %


United Kingdom 12 52%
United States 8 35%
Australia 2 9%
Canada 1 4%
Compilation? Albums %
No 22 96%
Yes 1 4%

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