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Private PressPrivate Press by DJ Shadow
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Electronic, hip-hop, whatever you wanna call it. This is brilliant music that has excellent depth. DJ Shadow is definitely a virtuoso electronic tinkerer.
Soundtracks for the BlindSoundtracks for the Blind by Swans
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The most abrasive band in the world cranks out their epic swan song (pun intended) that is one of their more ecclectic efforts, but very enjoyable.
Five Leaves LeftFive Leaves Left by Nick Drake
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Soft mellow and tragic melodies abound.
A Senile AnimalA Senile Animal by Melvins
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One can never go wrong with the Melvins and this more recent effort proves that.
Meat Puppets IIMeat Puppets II by Meat Puppets
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Meat Puppets' best, most accesible, and most popular album. An alternative classic on par with Nevermind, if not more aesthetically pleasing. Not a bad song to be found.
#1#1 by Fischerspooner
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Usually billed as an 80's New Wave influenced electro group, I was initially a little wary, but rest assured this is decently avant garde electronica for the discerning palatte.
( )( ) by Sigur Rós
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The sound of melancholy in your headphones. One untitled track after the other of sheer murky brilliance.
Salud! João Gilberto Originator of the Bossa NovaSalud! João Gilberto Originator of the Bossa Nova by Jon Hendricks
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Lively, fun bossanova.
NimrodNimrod by Green Day
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Took me a few tries, but now I realize the genius of this pastiche of popular music.
12 X 512 X 5 by The Rolling Stones
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Stones' second album the formula of snarling through American R&B songs has never been better.
13 Flavours of Doom13 Flavours of Doom by Doa
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Typical, but above average 80's hardcore punk.
19161916 by Motörhead
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An interesting Motorhead album to say the least. This one goes in a few different directions, none bad.
19301930 by Merzbow
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An epic noise album from an epic noise band.
1983-19871983-1987 by Burning Image
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In my opinion, Burning Image is a better band than Christian Death, but unfortunately, these deathrock new wave punkers go largely ignored.
IncesticideIncesticide by Nirvana
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Nirvana's most beautifully unlistenable songs. Listen to Hairspray Queen and question your sanity.
Yaadein (Memories)Yaadein (Memories) by Ustad Imrat Khan
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Some fantastic sitar music for those that wish to go beyond the typical radio garbage we're surrounded with.
XOXO by Elliott Smith
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Bare bones indie genius.
Writercakebox: 1983-1998Writercakebox: 1983-1998 by When
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extremely avant-garde noise used to alienate people.
Wonderful RainbowWonderful Rainbow by Lightning Bolt
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abrasive raw noisy sonic rock. Sounds like sheer distortion.
Wichita Vortex SutraWichita Vortex Sutra by Allen Ginsberg
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Allen Ginsberg paired with experimental noisy sound.
White PeopleWhite People by Handsome Boy Modeling School
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hip funky electronic music.
Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 1 (1935-1949)Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 1 (1935-1949) by Washboard Sam
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old old school country-blues that reeks of gorgeous melancholy nostalgia.
Waiting for the SunWaiting for the Sun by The Doors
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One of the principle groups of the 60's shows their relevance and their power in this mystical carnival of sound.
Volume 6: 1929Volume 6: 1929 by Annette Hanshaw
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Music from the golden age of sound. The voice of a phonograph angel.
Token BonesToken Bones by The Freeze
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more 80's hardcore punk that distinguishes itself from the pack.
Totale's TurnsTotale's Turns by Fall
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Interesting post-punk/ hardcore/ alternative sounds from one of indie 80's alternative's poster bands.
Town Hall Concert 1962Town Hall Concert 1962 by Ornette Coleman
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Fabulous underrated jazz.
Tracks and FieldsTracks and Fields by Various Artists
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Great eclectic mix of some great-sounding obscure groups.
Transmissions from the Satellite HeartTransmissions from the Satellite Heart by The Flaming Lips
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Indie heroes rock out with their signature sound of safety-pin zen alternative rock.
Tumor CircusTumor Circus by Tumor Circus
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You can't go wrong with Jello Biafra. This often unheard of side project just proves that.
Twistin' the Rock, Vol. 9Twistin' the Rock, Vol. 9 by Gillian Hills
French pop is very sublime. Fun suave sexy bubblegum.
The Virgin Suicides: Original Motion Picture ScoreThe Virgin Suicides: Original Motion Picture Score
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Ethereal atmospheric moody soooounds.
The Power of PussyThe Power of Pussy by Bongwater
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At times folky and at other times Zeppelin-like in epic-ness, and at other times fuzzy crunchy godliness.
The Hottest New Group in JazzThe Hottest New Group in Jazz by Lambert Hendricks & Ross
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Some of the best jazz vocals I've ever heard. Simple, but elegant.
The Mirror ConspiracyThe Mirror Conspiracy by Thievery Corporation
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Deep powerful debonair, electronica.
Hank Williams - 40 Greatest HitsHank Williams - 40 Greatest Hits by Hank Williams
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The country God's glossary to what country music should sound like.
Damned Damned DamnedDamned Damned Damned by The Damned
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Fist UK punk band to put out vinyl, these guys define the indie aesthetic while blending early Beatles straight rock n' roll with gothic atmosphere.
The Best of Connie Francis: 20th Century Masters - The Millennium CollectionThe Best of Connie Francis: 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection by Connie Francis
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Fantastic voice. just listen to the voice.
4-Track Demos4-Track Demos by PJ Harvey
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Independent grungy rockwoman extraordinaire.
94 Diskont94 Diskont by Oval
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Fascinating electronics.