The Books-Thought For Food

Some of the stuff that The Books release are some of the most imaginative and original electronic music there is.  Labeling them though as electronic music is a disservice as their music is a wide array of obscure and clever samples thrown together with instruments to make very original music.  Thought For Food really portrays their talent for using any sound and compiling them together to make very convincing and pretty music.

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zak

My Bloody Valentine - Loveless

Most of you SHOULD have this album, but i'm upping it for those few who have not yet been graced with the beautiful guitar atmosphere that is, Loveless. "Released on 4 November 1991, Loveless was recorded over a two-year period between 1989 and 1991 in nineteen recording studios. Lead vocalist and guitarist Kevin Shields dominated the recording process; he sought to achieve a particular sound for the record, making use of various techniques such as guitars strummed with a tremelo bar, sampled drum loops, and obscured vocals. Widely regarded as a landmark work of the shoegazing genre, the record has been cited as an influence to many artists, and by critics as one of the best albums of the 1990s."

My Bloody Valentine - Loveless















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-Peter

Stereolab - Peng!

"With its full-length debut Peng!, Stereolab continued to develop a unique approach to experimental pop music, building on the seriously playful mix of Krautrock, dream pop, and lounge forged on the band's early singles. While Peng! doesn't feature many of Stereolab's most instantly recognizable compositions, it defines the group's early style and reflects the eclectic directions pursued in later work. "

Stereolab - Peng!















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-Peter

Dirty Three - She Has No Strings Apollo

Man, I just finally got this and I think it has replaced Horse Stories, and Ocean Songs for my favorite Dirty Three record, or it is at least their most beautiful. The first and second tracks suck you in with their lush atmospheres and transitions, really seeming to exist as one track but split into two. Although this 17 minute greeter is the highlight of the album (for me at least) the rest of the album does not fall short. Best listened to in a calm setting.

Dirty Three - She Has No Strings Apollo
















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-Peter

Storm & Stress - Storm & Stress

Comprised of Ian Williams (my favorite musician and guitarist for math rock pioneers, Don Caballero) Eric Emm (bassist for several Don Cab albums) and Kevin Shea (free jazz drummer), this was a side project of Don Caballero that began in 1994, but didn't really take off until about '96. Ian on Guitar and Vocals(i know right) Eric Emm - bass, Kevin Shea - Drums. This record requires the listener to be completely focused, have an open mind, and be totally high on pot. Guaranteed you've never heard and will never hear music like this, it transcends experimental, ambient, free jazz, math rock, or any other genre. The best description I can come up with is Avant Garde. They don't follow any sort of meter or time signature, so some may be quick to categorize it as free jazz but it really isn't. Don't get tripped up about the lack of a beat and just let the patterns emerge, it's really quite beautiful.

Storm & Stress - Storm & Stress











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-Peter

Big Spider's Back-Warped

Along the lines of Benoit Pioulard and Panda Bear, very good stuff.

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OOIOO-Gold and Green

All female Japanese noise rock 

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Yndi Halda-Enjoy Eternal Bliss

Go take a night time drive now that it is winter and bump this and you'll most likely lose your mind.

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Fugazi - Repeater

Fugazi's first full length album, excluding 13 songs. By this time Guy Piciotto was playing guitar as well as singing. For many Fugazi heads, this is the album. Two months after it's release it had sold 200,000 copies, which is pretty fucking incredible considering it was released on an independent label. It was after this release that major labels started giving fugazi heavy offers, but of course they declined, not giving into temptation to stand by their DIY ethics. Not quite as experimental as their later stuff, but pretty experimental for 1990. This album is the epitome of good rock.


Fugazi - Repeater















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-Peter

Polvo - Todays Active Lifestyles

From Wikipedia: "Polvo is an American indie noise rock band of the 1990s from Chapel Hill, North Carolina...Their sound was defined by complex and dissonant guitar harmonies and driving rhythm, complementing cryptic, often surrealist lyrics."
These guys were so ahead of their time, this unique sound really belongs in the modern scene where experimentation is the norm, but they made this album in 1993! I don't know what's been drawing me to 90's music so much lately but it really was a great decade for underground music!

Polvo - Todays Active Lifestyles

















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-Peter

Fugazi - The Argument

My favorite Fugazi album. "Being both ear-shattering and spine-tingling at once, this is Fugazi at their "musical" best. Incorporating melody with texture and their signature angular approach, the band has raised the bar for themselves and others once again."(unknown source)

Fugazi - The Argument

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-Peter

LSD and the Search for God - EP

Debut release from Bay Area shoegazers LSD and the Search for God. I'm not usually a big fan of shoegaze bands but these guys really put it together. Can't really draw any comparisons except for maybe My Bloody Valentine.


LSD and the Search for God - EP

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-Peter

The Sea and Cake - Oui

This is IMO The Sea and Cake's best release. Dreamy melodies, breathy vocals, jazzy drumming, and elegant bass make up this critically acclaimed work from Chicago. This is a must have for all you indie kids.

The Sea and Cake - Oui

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-Peter

Do Make Say Think-You, You're A History In Rust

Do Make Say Think do a damn good job on this album of mixing rhythmic jazz and post-rock to make a very vast and colorful album.

Do Make Say Think-You, You're A History In Rust

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Zak

Souls of Mischief - '93 til Infinity

This album embodies everything that is good about 90's hip hop.. Jazzy, technical, smart beats with interesting flows. From Oakland California, they are an offshoot of the Hieroglyphics collective in the Bay Area.

Souls of Mischief - '93 till infinity

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-Peter

Grails - The Burden of Hope

Seriously the best post-rock record i've heard in a long while. This was their first and best release. For fans of Because of Ghosts, and Godspeed.

Grails - The Burden of Hope

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-Peter

Piglet - Unreleased Tracks

If your like me, you fell in love with Piglets "Lava Land" and was always pissed that it was the only release they had. Well i came across 3 unreleased tracks. 2 are live but still sound really good. Enjoy!

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Drive Like Jehu - Yank Crime

Just got into this band...wondering what took me so long. Drive Like Jehu were a postpunk/noiserock band in the early 90's from San Diego. It's really loud and noisy, the guitars are really dissonant. I don't know, this guys voice alone does it for me.

Drive Like Jehu - Yank Crime

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-Peter

Logs - Demo

Awesome mathy screamo band from Olympia Washington. It's really short but packs a punch. For fans of Kidcrash, Saetia etc..
Logs - Demo

Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/logsband
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-Peter

Codes In The Clouds-Paper Canyon

Post-rock with some slide guitar whoawhoawhoa

Codes In The Clouds-Paper Canyon

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Love Zak