12 Rods - Lost Time (2002)

The proper sequel to the amazing Split Personalities by 12 Rods. Let's just say that Separation Anxieties didn't happen, shall we?

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The Smashing Pumpkins - The Aeroplane Flies High (1996)

Something special for everyone. This boxset is amazing. It features 5 singles from the Pumpkins' opus, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness and 30 incredible b-sides. This is essential for anyone that is into the Pumpkins and anyone remotely interested music. It is a very eclectic and beautiful collection of music. More info at the wiki page.

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Disc one - Bullet With Butterfly Wings

Disc two - 1979

Disc three - Zero

Disc four - Tonight, Tonight

Disc five - Thirty-Three

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The Residents - Lonely Teenager (2011)

The newest from avant-garde legends The Residents.

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Brian Eno - Discreet Music (1975)

"I was trying to make a piece that could be listened to and yet could be ignored... perhaps in the spirit of Satie who wanted to make music that could 'mingle with the sound of the knives and forks at dinner.'" - Brian Eno.

The first track of this album is ambient. The latter three are variations of Pachelbel's Canon in D Major.

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Elliott Smith - Elliott Smith (1995)

Second album by Elliott Smith. Another one of my all time favourites, this is possibly his darkest (and best) album. Depressing and beautiful, an absolute essential.

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Spiritualized - Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space (1997)

Third album by the English space rock band Spiritualized. An absolutely amazing album, and one of my all time favourites. A must listen for anyone.

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Vancougar - Canadian Tuxedo (2008)

Catchy guitar pop from the girl band Vancougar.

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Röyksopp - Melody A.M. (2001)

Röyksopp's fantastic debut. Recommended for anyone that's interested in electronic music.

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Boris - Japanese Heavy Rock Hits Vol. 1-4 (2009)

In 2009 Experimental trio Boris released three limited edition 7" singles (and a special fourth for those who pre-ordered) of new material. This is a great batch of songs and they can be hard to come by since they were only released on vinyl. New versions of most of these songs will be released later this year on Boris' new album. Enjoy.

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Various Artists - Never Lose That Feeling Vol. 1 (2005)

A compilation of newer shoegaze bands covering some shoegaze classics. Tracklisting in comments.

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Thom Yorke - The Eraser (2006)

Fantastic album from Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke. I really like the sound of this album.

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Syzygys - Complete Studio Recordings (2003)

Syzygys are a very fun and interesting band. They compose songs using a microtonal scale which leaves their songs sounding very off kilter and dizzy. Fun to listen to.

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Audrey - Audrey EP (2005)

Slow, delicate songs with pretty cello arrangements. Vocalist reminds me Björk.

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Cubesato - Cubicroom (2009)

I'd been looking for this for a while and I was so glad when I found it. Short and sweet little songs made up of of interesting synth sounds, chopped vocals (samples too), and some other instrumentation. Very short but I enjoy it.

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Braids - Set Pieces EP (2008)

This band has been getting a lot more attention lately. This is their debut EP, originally released under their old name, "The Neighborhood Council". Delayed and reverby guitars and synths, strange waily vocals. They get a lot of comparisons to Animal Collective which I understand. Enjoy.

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