then I decided that "greatest hits" was kind of cheating, desert island-wise, don't you think?

Yes, yes yes! I forgot to mention that rule. Greatest hits albums are cheating, those who have listed them must go back and revise their lists immediately.

I knew that after reading others' lists, that I would see deficiencies in mine. Paul Simon's Graceland is one that should have been in my Bomb Shelter 20.

Youssou N'Dour - Eyes Open (1992)

I think I should get this one, considering how much I liked his collaboration with Peter Gabriel on So and the following tour. /me heads over to the Amazon.com wish list...

Anyway, I think it's cool seeing what people have in common on their lists. Moving Pictures is pretty much a given, that doesn't surprise me. Pink Floyd and Peter Gabriel, too. But I'm surprised to see Little Earthquakes pop up as often as it has, I didn't think it was as widely-appreciated as that. And it warms the cockles of my heart to see Cosmic Thing on your list, Jim.