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Ever heard of Synaesthesia? This neurological condition causes two senses to be involuntarily connected. When you hear something, you may be able to see patterns, colours and textures. Or you may be able to taste a particular food or flavour.

We wanted to find out what the UK's top songs and albums of all time taste like to someone with Synaesthesia, so worked with James Wannerton "" President of the UK Synaesthesia Association "" to find out.

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Thriller – Michael Jackson

Tastes like… a liquorice stick and scrambled egg!

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Their Greatest Hits – Eagles

Tastes like… cauliflower and Bird's powdered custard!

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Greatest Hits – Billy Joel

Tastes like… unset jelly, powdery Love Hearts and Parma Violets

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Led Zeppelin IV – Led Zeppelin

Tastes like… an Easter egg and thick sausage!

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The Wall – Pink Floyd

Tastes like… an ice cream sandwich and bubble gum!

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Back in Black – AC/DC

Tastes like… chocolate raisins and Fruit Gums!

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Double Live – Garth Brooks

Tastes like… shortbread biscuits!

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Rumours – Fleetwood Mac

Tastes like… macaroni cheese!

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Come on Over – Shania Twain

Tastes like… Madeira cake and Alka Seltzer!

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The Beatles (The White Album) – The Beatles

Tastes like… liver and onions!

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Here's a summary of the albums and their respective flavours…

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The flavours of the UK's favourite singles 

We also asked James to listen to the top 50 all-time songs in the UK and tell us what he tastes. Here are the wondrous flavours behind some of the greatest hits…

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