Talkdemonic - Ruins (2011)

Talkdemonic's fourth effort. Possibly my album of the year 2011, this album is a lot harsher than their previous releases but still manages to stay very pretty. From buzzing analog synths and shrieking strings to bleeps and acoustic guitars and drones. A beautiful mix of acoustic and electronic instruments.

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Official site.

Starflyer 59 - Silver (1994)

Very solid shoegaze album. Almost similar in sound to The Smashing Pumpkins.

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Official site.

Jim O'Rourke - The Visitor (2009)

Beautiful, instrumental album from this eclectic artist. Acoustic guitars, piano cascades, and lovely pedal steel. One track, 38 minutes. Highly recommended.

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Polysics - Neu (2000)

Fun, energetic, schizophrenic synth pop from the Japanese Devo.

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Official site.

Ohbijou - Metal Meets (2011)

Metal Meets is Ohbijou's third full length. A pleasant listen.

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Official site.

Purple Confusion - The Sound of the Atom Splitting (2002)

Members of M83 and other acts from Gooom Discques.

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Gooom website.

Owen Pallett - Heartland (2010)

Casting aside his former monicker Final Fantasy (for copyright reasons), Owen Pallett returns with his third full length. One of my favourite albums of 2010. Very warm and fun sounding.

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Official site.

Team Ghost - We All Shine (2011)

Japanese release compiling Team Ghosts' two EPs plus two new tracks. Former member of M83. Similar in some ways so recommended if you're a fan.

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Official myspace.

Pale Saints - The Comforts of Madness (1990)

Pale Saints first album. A classic of the shoegaze genre. Highly recommended.

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Unofficial site.

Death in Vegas - Scorpio Rising (2002)

Death in Vegas' third full length. Features guest vocals by Liam Gallagher and Hope Sandoval. Some very good tracks on this release. Lovely album.

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Official site.

Various Artists - Nardwuar The Human Serviette Presents: Skookum Chief Powered... Teenage Zit Rock Angst (1995)

Another compilation of hits and misses. Tracklisting in comments.

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Various Artists - Disco Sucks (1996)

Small artwork. Yes. Features a great early track by The Delgados. Tracklisting in comments.

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Dinosaur Jr. - You're Living All Over Me (1987)

Classic album that has influenced countless bands. Incredible chugging and soloing guitars up the wazoo paired with J Mascis' apathetic vocals. You should already have this.

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Official site.

Plus-Tech Squeeze Box - FAKEVOX (2005)

Fun, bouncy debut album by Japanese group Plus-Tech Squeeze Box. Just listen to it. This is the 2005 re-release.

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Official site.

New Order - The Peter Saville Show Soundtrack (2003)

A half hour ambient piece by New Order (without Bernard Sumner) recorded for a Peter Saville art exhibit.

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Official fansite.