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.

Check it out.

Label site.

Cornelius - Fantasma (1997)

Third release by musician Keigo Oyamada. A very eclectic and fun album that constantly changes genres. Track 8 features members of Apples in Stereo on backing vocals.

Check it out.

Official site.

Ghost - Snuffbox Immanence (1999)

Fifth album by the legendary psych-folk group Ghost. This is the band that collaborated with Damon & Naomi on the previously posted Damon & Naomi with Ghost.

Check it out.

Official site.

World's End Girlfriend - Seven Idiots (2010)

World's End Girlfriend's most recent album. According to Katsuhiko Maeda, he wrote complete vocal tracks for each song first, then filled them in with instrumentation. Afterwards, he removed the vocals and continued to mix until each song was completed. Very interesting. I would call it Maeda's best to date.

Check it out.

Official site.

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.

Check it out

Official site

maudlin of the Well - Leaving Your Body Map (2001)

Third album by motW, released alongside it's companion album Bath. Not quite as good as Bath, but still amazing, and definitely worth a listen.

Check it out.

Official site.

maudlin of the Well - Bath (2001)

Second album by motW, released alongside it's companion album Leaving Your Body Map. Heavy, atmospheric, and beautiful. An amazing listen. If you liked Kayo Dot's Choirs of the Eye, you'll love this.

Check it out.

Official site.

Kayo Dot - Choirs of the Eye (2003)

Kayo Dot's debut album. A massive and dark work of beautiful compositions. Amazing.

Check it out.

Official site.

Four Tet - Everything Ecstatic (2005)

Four Tet's fourth album. I'm not too sure what to say about it.

Check it out

Official site

Pyramids - Pyramids (2008)

Buried vocals, textured sounds, fast drum machines. An interesting listen. Certainly unique.

Check it out: album, remix disc.

Official Myspace.

Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band - 13 Blues for Thirteen Moons (2008)

Only four actual songs, but they are amazing. No doubt about it, an essential.

Check it out: part one, part two.

Official site.

John Zorn - Naked City (1989)

 

Captivating, dynamic, and beautiful album by John Zorn, featuring the Naked City band. Showcases a unique and eclectic mix of free jazz and improvisational noise. Most definitely an essential.

Check it out: part one, part two.

Zorn's label.

The Residents - Meet the Residents (1974)

Debut album of eccentric avant-garde and visual arts group The Residents. Deliciously odd and definitely a must-hear.

Check it out.

Official site.

Kría Brekkan - Apotropaíosong Armor (2008)

Self released album from the former singer of múm. Short and sweet.

Check it out. 

Official Myspace.