Listmania!
Seminal Listening; but you have these of course?
TakkTakk by Sigur Ros
Buy new: £4.97 / Used from: £3.77
Jaw droppingly beautiful; I had never heard anything quite like this. The best of their efforts.
The Campfire HeadphaseThe Campfire Headphase by Boards Of Canada
Buy new: £6.11 / Used from: £6.15
Listen...I mean, REALLY listen. This is intricate but very rewarding.
76:1476:14 by Global Communication
Buy new: £6.30 / Used from: £9.18
For their genre, this is what started it for me. I still love this masterpiece.
LifeformsLifeforms by Future Sound Of London
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £4.26
Perfect late night soundscape; 2 CDs of the highest quality. There is alot going on, so listen carefully.
PlayPlay by Moby
Buy new: £9.98 / Used from: £0.47
OK, he's a fruitcake - but this is a great effort. Very commercial, but the grooves are all in the right place.
Moon SafariMoon Safari by Air
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £0.95
Everybody loves this, and I'm no exception. Class. Can't believe there are people out there who don't have it.
Simple ThingsSimple Things by Zero 7
Buy new: £4.48 / Used from: £5.95
If Moon Safari is the teacher, then this is the star pupil. So chilled, liquid nitrogen emerges from the speakers.
The GardenThe Garden by Zero 7
Buy new: £8.20 / Used from: £4.11
The star pupil just got a masters degree; Sia and Jose are on top form. Had the privilege of hearing the whole thing performed live.
Nothing Changes Under the SunNothing Changes Under the Sun by Blue States
Buy new: £5.98 / Used from: £3.06
Mesmerising bunch of tunes; track 1 is epic. Not sure about his other efforts; this is the pick of the bunch.
'64 - '95'64 - '95 by Lemon Jelly
Buy new: £6.30 / Used from: £4.75
It was back in 19....er......19........er.....
Lost HorizonsLost Horizons by Lemon Jelly
Buy new: £6.08 / Used from: £5.89
Franglen and Deakin's finest so far, by far. These guys are just so tuned into what works musically.
Melody A.M.Melody A.M. by Royksopp
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Preferred it before it was hijacked by TV, but still a late nite fave
HeliumHelium by Urban Myth Club
Buy new: £7.40 / Used from: £7.18
A worthy contender for album of the year. This is impressive.
The 5th ExoticThe 5th Exotic by Quantic
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £3.24
A favourite for the car; really catchy grooves. I like it. The best of his releases in my book.
Thunder, Lightning StrikeThunder, Lightning Strike by The Go! Team
Buy new: £12.99 / Used from: £2.43
Trippy, hippy, and happy. Great vibe. Totally off the wall, but highly original. Love the Sesame Street style vocals.
The Virgin Suicides (OST)The Virgin Suicides (OST) by Air
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £1.68
More than just a film score; listen and prepare to be moved.
Clockwork OrangeClockwork Orange by Wendy Carlos
Buy new: £10.57 / Used from: £8.99
As above, check out Timesteps. Moog heaven.
Royksopp's Night Out: Live EpRoyksopp's Night Out: Live Ep by Royksopp
Buy used from: £4.00
All nights out should be like this, not just Royksopp's. Its just not fair!
Focus IIIFocus III by Focus
Buy new: £13.98 / Used from: £6.56
Unique, unsurpassable, unparallelled. Yodel-aye-hi-heeeee!
Close to the Edge: Remastered & ExpandedClose to the Edge: Remastered & Expanded by Yes
Buy new: £3.95 / Used from: £4.12
Don't scoff - FSOL seemed to like the intro.......Check out those time signatures.