DNTEL - After Parties 1 & 2 (2010)

Two EPs by Jimmy Tamborello under his "DNTEL" alias. These EPs feature no guests and are completely instrumental, unlike the past two albums under the DNTEL name. Atmospheric and a bit dark in places. The most minimal of his work.

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Official site.

Farben - Textstar (2002)

A compilation of 12" singles that Jan Jelinek released under the alias "Farben". Essential listening for a fan of electronic music and a great introduction to the world of microhouse.

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Official site.

Destroyer - Bay of Pigs (2009)

 

Destroyer's Bay of Pig's EP. This release is only two songs, but clocks in at over 20 minutes. New age synth textures slowly evolve into dancey, introspective pop tunes. The first track "Bay of Pigs" is an astounding piece of pop music and later appeared on Destroyer's highly acclaimed 2011 album "Kaputt" in a slightly edited shorter form. Definitely worth your time.

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Label site.

Brise-Glace - When in Vanitas... (1994)

Brise-Glace is Jim O'Rourke's take on a "rock band". Jim O'Rourke would take recorded jam sessions with his band then cut up the tape and slice it back together creating unique structures. A very unique album.

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Label site.

Nils Frahm & Anne Müller - 7Fingers (2010)

 

Producer Nils Frahm and  Cellist Anne Müller's 2010 collaboration. A mix of glitchy minimal techno and neoclassical music. High recommended.

 

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Official site.

Ken Snyder - By Request Only (1976)

Nothing needs to be said.

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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.