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25 Reasons Why Music Inspires Me
A Strangely Isolated PlaceA Strangely Isolated Place by Ulrich Schnauss
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Melodic sweeps and a driving drum n bass; superb.
OpalescentOpalescent by Jon Hopkins
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JH got the formula spot on with this release. Late night favourite.
Takk...Takk... by Sigur Rós
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For sheer power and beauty the Icelandic boys won't better this.
Nothing Changes Under the SunNothing Changes Under the Sun by Blue States
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Like Orson Wells before him, Andy Dragazis put out his best work first.
When It FallsWhen It Falls by Zero 7
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Glastonbury 2004 - I bought this upon my return. Such was the impact.
Happy Songs for Happy PeopleHappy Songs for Happy People by Mogwai
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Stunning; buy it if only for Hunted by a Freak.
The Campfire HeadphaseThe Campfire Headphase by Boards of Canada
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Better than Music Has the Right...... trust me.
Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas To HeavenLift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven by Godspeed You Black Emperor!
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If you haven't heard this, you haven't lived - basically.
LifeformsLifeforms by The Future Sound of London
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A true definition of the word "soundscape". Best in the dark.
76:1476:14 by Global Communication
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I will never tire of listening to this. Total genius.
DummyDummy by Portishead
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Makes most Listmanias, and quite right too.
Cafe del Mar volumen cinco compiled by Jose PadillaCafe del Mar volumen cinco compiled by Jose Padilla by Various Artists
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More than a compilation; it makes the sun come out.
The Mirror ConspiracyThe Mirror Conspiracy by Thievery Corporation
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Head and shoulders above the competition. A different class.
Moon SafariMoon Safari by Air
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Another Listmania regular; redefined the genre like only the French can.
TouristTourist by Saint Germain
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Their record label says it all really. Very cool. Very jazz.
Ma FleurMa Fleur by The Cinematic Orchestra
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A truly beautiful cd.
HeliumHelium by Urban Myth Club
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Wonderful debut; can they follow it though?
LeftismLeftism by Leftfield
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Some records never lose their impact. A classic.
SixSix by Mansun
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Blew me away in 1998 and remains close to my cd player at all times.
Substrata Vol.2Substrata Vol.2
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Never really got ambient until I played this.
FramesFrames by Oceansize
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Overwhelms you with the power of sound; truly great.
Kid AKid A by Radiohead
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Aliented those expecting OK Computer MkII - thankfully.
AmberAmber by Autechre
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True soundscapes which refresh the mind
Origin of SymmetryOrigin of Symmetry by Muse
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If this doesn't blow away the cobwebs nothing will!
Endtroducing.....Endtroducing..... by DJ Shadow
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The first sample-only album; still a great lsiten.