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Another Day on EarthAnother Day on Earth by Brian Eno
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Eno's latest effort. Very accessible & experimental at the same time. His best to date.
The PearlThe Pearl
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Probably his best "pure" ambient album. Dazzling otherwordly soundscape.
Apollo: Atmospheres & SoundtracksApollo: Atmospheres & Soundtracks by Brian Eno
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His second best. An Ending (Ascent) & Always Returning are little ambient masterpieces.
The Equatorial StarsThe Equatorial Stars by Fripp & Eno
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Ambient doesn't get better than this. For a starlit night only...
Ambient 1: Music for AirportsAmbient 1: Music for Airports by Brian Eno
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The album that started it all. Gorgeous vocal samples. A must-have.
Ambient 4: On LandAmbient 4: On Land by Brian Eno
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His most mature ambient work. Welcome to the Eno Desert!
More Music for FilmsMore Music for Films by Brian Eno
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A collection of film music fragments. Very diverse & original release.
The Shutov AssemblyThe Shutov Assembly by Brian Eno
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This one is more like "environmental" ambient. Nature sounds suit the purpose well!
Ágætis ByrjunÁgætis Byrjun by Sigur Rós
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Sigur Ros' greatest album! Achingly beautiful soundscapes from Iceland.
( )( ) by Sigur Rós
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Less accessible, yet much more atmospheric, () is a pure ambient heaven. Vaka (Untitled 1) is definitely their best work.
Takk...Takk... by Sigur Rós
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Latest effort by the quartet. Much more commercially accessible & uplifting than ().
In a Safe PlaceIn a Safe Place by The Album Leaf
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Beautiful autumn symphony. One of the tracks is recorded with Sigur Ros, by the way!
Angels of the UniverseAngels of the Universe by Hilmar Orn Hilmarsson
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Dark and sad music from an indie movie. With two contributions from Sigur Ros.
Avalon Sutra/As Long As I Can Hold My BreathAvalon Sutra/As Long As I Can Hold My Breath by Harold Budd
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Harold Budd's swansong. Undoubtedly, his best.
SubstrataSubstrata by Biosphere
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Cold, barren landscapes with a touch of soul.
Solaris (Score)Solaris (Score) by Cliff Martinez
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Hypnotic movie ambience by the master. Worth buying.
Blade RunnerBlade Runner
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Probably, Vangelis' best known work. Ahead of its time.
El GrecoEl Greco
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Somber medieval ambient. A hidden jewel in Vangelis' collection.
EquinoxeEquinoxe by Jean-Michel Jarre
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Jarre's magnificent second album. Space ambient at its best.
Finally We Are No OneFinally We Are No One by Mum
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Childhood memories by Sigur Ros' cousins. Tear-jerking electronica.
The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead PlaceThe Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place by Explosions in the Sky
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Complex avand-garde rock. Ambient nontheless.
Those Who Tell the Truth Shall Die, Those Who Tell the Truth Shall Live ForeverThose Who Tell the Truth Shall Die, Those Who Tell the Truth Shall Live Forever by Explosions in the Sky
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More post-apocalyptic stories. Has more soul than others.
Donnie Darko (Score)Donnie Darko (Score) by Michael Andrews
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Mesmerizing piano passages culminating in probably the greatest cover version ever.
PhaedraPhaedra by Tangerine Dream
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Tangerine Dream's best release. Moody & captivating.
RubyconRubycon by Tangerine Dream
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Their second best. Almost as good as Phaedra.