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2814 新しい日の誕生 2015 Electronic Vaporwave, Ambient A collaboration between Hong Kong Express and t e l e p a t h. Atmospheric vaporwave as dystopian as it is psychedelic.
A Tribe Called Quest The Low End Theory 1991 Hip Hop Jazz rap, Alternative Hip-Hop, Boom-Bap Perhaps Tribe's best album, sees Phife Dawg's emergence and some of the best lyricism and production in rap history.
Air Moon Safari 1998 Electronic Downtempo One of the most pleasurable, playful, sprightly electronic discs of the 90's.
AJJ People Who Can Eat People Are the Luckiest People
2007 Folk
in the World Folk-punk Fast and straight to the point folk-punk album with sarcastic and self-depreciating lyrics.
Alice In Chains Jar of Flies 1994 Rock Alternative Rock, Grunge Jar of Flies is a low-key stunner, achingly gorgeous and harrowingly sorrowful all at once.
Altar of Plagues Teethed Glory and Injury 2013 Metal Post-Black Metal An album which pushed the boundaries of the stagnant black metal scene
American Football American Football 1999 Indie Emo, Math Rock Your teenage feelings made incarnate; punctuated by Mike Kinsella's wistful lyrics and twinkly style of guitar playing.
Animal Collective Merriweather Post Pavilion 2009 Electronic Psychedelic Pop, Neo-Psychedelia, Freak Folk, Indietronica One of the most accessible albums in AnCo's catalogue. Uplifting, head in the clouds psychedelic summertime pop.
Aphex Twin Selected Ambient Works 85-92 1992 Electronic Ambient Techno An essential in the electronica canon. Played a huge part in bridging the gap between techno, acid house, and bedroom knob twiddlers.
Arca Stretch 2 2012 Electronic IDM An insane work of tense and glitchy hip-hop from popular producer and songwriter Arca.
Arcade Fire Funeral 2004 Indie French Canadian, indie rock, art rock, baroque pop Emotional without being emo; a reflection on mortality which resonates with positivity in even its darkest moments.
Asobi Seksu Citrus 2006 Indie Shoegaze, Indie Rock Very cute dreampop with an asian waifu singer
Baroness Blue Record 2009 Metal Sludge Metal, Progressive Metal A hard-hitting, catchy prog metal record with overtones of blues rock, grunge, and hard rock. If you like catchy riffs, you'll love this.
Beach Boys Pet Sounds 1966 Pop Baroque Pop Songwriting genius Brian Wilson's magnum opus. A timeless classic, and an album everyone should hear.
Beach House Teen Dream 2010 Indie Dream Pop, Indie Pop Beach House broke the dream pop mold with an album that didn't deviate from the genre's standards, but executed them with great precision.
Behemoth The Satanist 2014 Metal Blackened Death Metal Very well produced blackened death metal that is a great entry point into both metal subgenres.
Beirut The Flying Club Cup 2007 Folk Balkan Folk, World, Baroque Pop Santa Fe export Zach Condon's greatest musical project to ever grace the shores of São Paulo
Between The Buried and Me Colors 2007 Metal Progressive Metal Colors strikes a perfect balance between BTBAM's death metal and prog influences. Ambitious, heavy, melodious, and strikingly accessible.
Big Black Songs About Fucking 1987 Rock Noise Rock, Post-Hardcore Legendary producer Steve Albini's first band, a truly abrasive post-hardcore project
Björk Homogenic 1997 Pop Trip Hop, Art Pop Each song feels like flying over a frozen mountain: soaring high with Bjork's voice and gliding along with Mark Bell's masterful production.
Black Flag My War 1984 Punk Hardcore A massive influence on sludge metal and grunge, showing heaviness could be derived not just from speed, but also from guitar downtuning.
Hardcore Hip-hop, East Coast Hip-hop, Jazz Rap, Boom-
Black Moon Enta Da Stage 1993 Hip-Hop Bap Often overlooked in favour of other New York hip-hop classics, this album is unique for its dark production and lyrical content.
Black Sabbath Black Sabbath 1970 Metal Heavy Metal, Doom Metal, Blues Their debut record set the blueprint for heavy metal and the title track is still the most evil sounding thing on Earth.
Blank Banshee 0 2012 Electronic Vaporwave, Vaportrap At this point Black Banshee is synonymous with Vaportrap. A complex and colorful record with layer after layer of excellent samples.
Boards of Canada Music Has the Right to Children 1998 Electronic IDM, Downtempo BoC create their own unique style of IDM with songs that sit between robotic and human due to their creatively unnerving samples
Bob Dylan Highway 61 Revisited 1965 Rock Folk Rock The Dylan album that clearly marks his transition from a classic 50's folk sound to using more rock influenced instrumentation
Bon Iver For Emma, Forever Ago 2007 Indie Indie, Folk Debut album from Justin Vernon after returning from his 8 month meditation in his family's cabin, living off of the land.
Boredoms Vision Creation Newsun 1999 Rock Experimental rock, psychedelic rock 70 minutes of transcendent, krauty, psychedelic instrumental jams; a true masterpiece of guitar based music.
Boris Pink 2005 Metal Stoner Metal, Noise Rock A logical marriage of stoner and noise rock (with some heavy drones thrown in - because without them, it just wouldn't be Boris).
Brand New The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me 2006 Rock Indie rock, Emo A subtly uplifting and emotionally deep take on religion, love, loss, and isolation.
Brian Eno Another Green World 1975 Electronic Art Pop The way that Eno approaches music is reminiscent of a mathematician more than a musician. This is pop music created using his own rules.
Broken Social Scene You Forgot it in People 2002 Rock Canadian Very electic indierock, best indierock album of the 00s
Built to Spill Perfect From Now On 1997 Rock Pacific Northwest, Indie Rock The album is emotional without being in your face, with a tender airiness made possible by Doug Martsch's lovely, but heartbreaking lyrics.
Burial Untrue 2007 Electronic Ambient Dubstep Divine blend of murky 2-step, dubstep, and UK garage. Imagine a sad rainy London night, smoking the last one in the pack and feeling... sad.
Burzum Filosofem 1996 Metal Atmospheric Black Metal Possibly the best work of one of the most infamous musicians to ever have lived, Varg Vikernes.
CAN Tago Mago 1971 Rock Krautrock Tago Mago is an album of colossal dimensions. Essential Kautrock and a good entry point into the early 70s German music scene.
Capn Jazz Shmapn Shmazz 1995 Indie Emo, Math Rock, Midwest Emo Some of the fastest and loosest emo ever recorded. The blueprint for many math and emo albums that followed. Exceptionally fun listen.
Captain Beefheart & His Magic BandTrout Mask Replica 1969 Rock Art Rock, Experimental Rock, Free Jazz, Blues Rock Like hurtling through a Hadron Collider. Simultaneously set the experimental template, and has never been matched.
Charles Mingus The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady 1963 Jazz Avant-Garde Jazz One of the best jazz records from a legend of the genre, it is sonically gorgeous and tells an amazing tale.
Clever Girl No Drum and Bass in the Jazz Room 2010 Rock Math Rock, Indie Rock, An instrumental album that conveys happiness with one amazing atmosphere , made by everyday people
Cocteau Twins Heaven or Las Vegas 1990 Rock Dream Pop, Early Shoegaze One of the essential dream pop albums, it mixes wonderful melodies with a warm atmospheric fuzz
Com Truise Galactic Melt 2011 Electronic Chillwave Standout of the synthwave revival of the early 2010s. Heavily influenced by 80s music, but slowed down with a unique psychedelic spin.
Common Be 2005 Hip-Hop Conscious Hip-Hop, Jazz Rap Common delivers uplifting and soulful verses about everyday struggle over masterfully sampled beats, provided by Kanye West.
Crystal Castles Crystal Castles 2008 Indie Noise Pop Combines 8-bit bleeps and bloops, noisy electronics, and no small amount of witchy vibes. Pleasantly unpredictable and downright unsettling.
Curtis Mayfield Superfly 1972 Soul Soul-Funk A groovy film soundtrack that boasts songs both catchy and moving; a perfect introduction to funk and soul.
Daft Punk Discovery 2001 Electronic French House Extremely dynamic production and excellent danceability. This album can be enjoyed by nearly anyone.
Danny Brown Atrocity Exhibition 2016 Hip-Hop Experimental Hip-Hop Danny lays flawless flows over some of the genre's weirdest beats with massive success. Heavy themes of drug use and mental anguish.
Darkthrone Transilvanian Hunger 1994 Metal Black Metal One of the primary bands in the second wave of Norwegian black metal. This album is the third in the band's "unholy trilogy."
Low
David Bowie 1977 Rock Neo-Krautrock, Early Post-Punk First album in the famed Berlin trilogy. The second half is filled with dark, lush ambient soundscapes courtesy of famed producer Brian Eno.
Conscious Hip-Hop, Political Hip-Hop, Psychedelic Hip-Hop,
De La Soul 3 Feet High and Rising 1989 Hip-Hop Alternative Hip-Hop, Jazz Rap Foreshadows the dominant East Coast sound of the early 90's, with producer Paul Prince integrating classic rock and funk samples.
One of the most famous albums in hardcore punk, set apart by the distinct voice, singing style, sarcasm, and biting social commentary.
Dead Kennedys Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables 1980 Punk Anarcho-Punk
Deafheaven Sunbather 2013 Metal Third Wave Black Metal, Blackgaze A black metal entry point for many. Unexpected crossover hit. Lush barriers of guitar sound almost drown George Clark's emotive screaming.
Death From Above 1979 You’re A Woman, I’m A Machine 2004 Punk Dance Punk No bullshit punk music adapted to the 21st century. A feel-good breakup album, cathartic and fun as all get out.
Death Grips The Money Store 2012 Hip-Hop Experimental Hip-Hop, Industrial Hip-Hop Revolutionary production combined with Ride's cryptic lyrics to make an album that defines controlled chaos. Palatable paranoia.
Deerhoof La Isla Bonita 2014 Rock Noise, Pop, Punk panda panda panda panda panda panda panda panda panda
Deltron 3030 Deltron 3030 2000 Hip-hop Experimental hip hop, west coast hip hop A hip-hop opera of epic proportions. Del's unique concept paints a vivid picture of the future, a dystopian world abundant with wack MCs.
Dirty Projectors Bitte Orca 2009 Indie Pop, Progressive Pop, Landmark indie title featuring unique vocal melodies and an eclectic mix of influences, including west african guitars & classical strings.
Dismemberment Plan Emergency & I 1999 Rock Indie rock An embodiment of indie rock and post-hardcore, this album conveys a harsh energy and anxiety, both instrumentally and vocally.
DJ Rashad Double Cup 2013 Electronic Footwork, Juke, Ghetto House, Instrumental Hip-Hop Invigorating, textured, and more soulful than the vast majority of albums in a genre typically tailored to dance-offs.
DJ Shadow Endtroducing…. 1996 Hip-Hop Trip-Hop, Instrumental Hip-Hop, Plunderphonics Trip-hop classic that pioneered plunderphonics by being the first album purely produced from samples.
Earl Sweatshirt Doris 2013 Hip-Hop Alternative Hip-Hop A lyrical debut record from Earl that is equally personal and adolescent. Some self-production along with an all-star lineup of beatmakers.
Earth, Wind & Fire Spirit 1976 R&B Soul, Funk, Chamber Pop Spiritual and introspective ballads contrast with funky club hits while EWF are at their peak relevance in the golden era of soul
Electric Wizard Dopethrone 2000 Metal Stoner Metal, Doom Metal Heavily down tuned guitars, Black Sabbath-inspired bluesy riffs, misanthropic and occult themes, everything a good metal album should have.
Elliott Smith Either/Or 1997 Folk Nu-Folk, Singer-Songwriter Few can evoke monumental emotional pain like Elliot Smith. However, this album remains one of the brightest in a very dark discography.
Emperor In The Nightside Eclipse 1994 Metal Black Metal The first symphonic black metal album, highly influential in the genre and a landmark release in the second wave of Norwegian black metal
Faust Faust IV 1973 Rock Krautrock A superb blend of rock, folk, and ambient music from the acclaimed krautrock band Faust.
Fight Like Apes ...And The Mystery Of The Golden 2008 Rock Indie Rock, Indie pop Irish indie band Fight Like Apes formulates a fun and raunchy pop punk album, with all that good teen angst.
Final Fantasy Has A Good Home 2005 Pop Baroque Pop, Folk Surprisingly with the violin as his foundation, Owen Pallett creates a cold and pensive set of baroque pop songs.
FKA Twigs LP1 2014 Pop Alternative R&B, Experimental R&B, Art Pop, Trip-Hop Crystalline and saccharine on the surface, but peeling back the layers on this one over repeated listens reveals the humanity.
Fleet Foxes Helplessness Blues 2011 Indie Nu-Folk, Chamber Pop A beautiful and unique blend of soulful baroque-pop and folk.
Wonky, Nu-Jazz, Experimental Hip-Hop, Dubstep, Free
Flying Lotus Cosmogramma 2010 Electronic Jazz, Alternative R&B, Downtempo Advances the Wonky subgenre by further combining it with jazz and R&B to make one of the most influential electronic albums of the 2010s.
Frank Ocean Blonde 2016 Pop Psychedelic Pop, Experimental R&B Rich storytelling and adventurous production breathe new life into contemporary R&B.
Hot Rats
Frank Zappa 1969 Rock Experimental Rock Wildly inventive jazz-rock out of 60s Los Angeles from the virtuoso hippie bandleader and teetotaler Frank Zappa.
Fugazi Repeater 1990 Punk Hardcore, post-hardcore, art punk Political without feeling preachy; a perfect balance of aggression, emotion, and melody. Guaranteed to put some pep in your step.
Gang of Four Entertainment! 1979 Punk Post-punk, Leeds post-punk, dance punk Funky bass grooves, rhythmic guitars and politically-charged lyrics make for a post-punk classic
Gary Numan The Pleasure Principle 1979 Pop Synthpop, new wave
Genesis Selling England by the Pound 1973 Rock Progressive Rock
Gentle Giant Octopus 1972 Rock Progressive Rock
Ghostface Killah Supreme Clientele 2000 Hip-Hop East Coast hip-hop, hardcore hip-hop Masterful lyricism and classic hip hop beats (produced largely by RZA).
Giles Corey Giles Corey 2011 Folk Dark Ambient, Slowcore Extremely broody album filled with depressing and suicidal lyrics accompannied by dark ambience and some shoegaze influences
Glenn Branca The Ascension 1981 Rock No Wave A jarring listen, essential for fans of noise and post-punk. Brance approaches guitar music more like a composer than a rocker.
Godspeed You! Black Emperor Lift Yr. Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven 2000 Rock Post-Rock Intense atmospherics capped off with hair-raising crescendos. An extemely rewarding listen that runs the gamut from gorgeous to ferocious.
Gorillaz Demon Days 2005 Pop Trip-Hop, Hip-Hop, Alt-rock Biggest release of the 'fake band' that effortlessly blends pop, electronic and hip hop together with collabs from all over the spectrum.
Grimes Visions 2012 Electronic Synthpop, Dream Pop Manic pixie dream girl: the album
Guided by Voices Bee Thousand 1994 Rock Noise Pop, Psychedelic Rock, Indie Rock Low fidelity fragments of gold from high work-rate masters of rock songwriting.
GZA Liquid Swords 1995 Hip-Hop East Coast Hip-Hop, Hardcore Hip-Hop, Conscious Hip-Hop Another monstrous solo effort from a member of Wu-Tang, this time it is GZA da Genius showing the rap world who is boss.
Have A Nice Life Deathconsciousness 2008 Rock Post-Rock, Post-Punk Combines post-punk, shoegaze, industrial, and drone to make something absolutely genre-defying. Epic and essential.
Iggy Pop The Idiot 1977 Rock Post-Punk, Art Rock
Interpol Turn On the Bright Lights 2003 Rock Indie, Post-punk revival A cross-section of the mood of New York City in the wake of 9/11. Blunt and stark, but underlined with hope.
Isaac Hayes Hot Buttered Soul 1969 Soul Soul Milestone in soul music that defied convention with its long running tracks, funky vibe and shot Isaac Hayes to immediate success.
Ivy Lab 20/20 Vol 1. 2015 Electronic Electronic
J Dilla Donuts 2006 Hip-Hop Instrumental Hip-Hop, Jazz rap, Hip-Hop Soul Dilla composed this album in the hospital as he was dying. The result is a masterclass in instrumental hip hop and sampling.
James Ferraro Far Side Virtual 2011 Electronic Ambient, Proto-Vaporwave Sounds of a dystopian outlet mall. A glitchy meditation on consumerism and the capitalist machine.
Jeff Rosenstock We Cool? 2015 Punk Punk Rock, Indie Rock The distilled sound of a quarter-life crises. Listen to it if you want to feel less alone.
Rock
Jethro Tull Thick As A Brick 1972 Progressive Rock Ian Anderson's criticism of english cultural, family and religious values from the viewpoint of a child prodigy. An epic poem.
Jimi Hendrix Band of Gypsys 1970 Rock Funk Rock Often cited as the greatest guitarist to have ever lived, Jimi Hendrix is an essential listen for all fans of rock.
Joanna Newsom Ys 2006 Folk Freak Folk, Chamber Folk Feels like a medieval poetry book with long, intricate lyrics telling amazing tales and folk-ish instrumentation to set the tone.
John Coltrane A Love Supreme 1965 Jazz Avant-Garde Jazz, Post-Bop Prior to recording, Coltrane experienced "a spiritual awakening which was to lead me to a richer, fuller, more productive life." It shows.
John Zorn The Gift 2001 Jazz Jazz, Surf Rock One of the greatest records of the legendary Jon Zorn , that creates a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere
Johnny Cash American Recordings 1994 Country Folk, Country
Jose Gonzalez Veneer 2003 Folk Folk, Indie Rock
Joy Division Unknown Pleasures 1979 Rock Post-Punk, New Wave One of the cornerstones of gothic music, it's lyrics deal with isolation, depression and suicide.
Judas Priest British Steel 1980 Metal Heavy Metal A part of the new wave of british heavy metal that emerged in the mid 70's, this is the band's quintessential album
Justice † 2007 Electronic Dance, French Electronica Justice took the French House sound pioneered by Daft Punk and re-invigorated it. Electro house made to be played in a stadium sized-venue.
Kanye West My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy 2010 Hip-Hop Pop Rap, Electrohop, Rap Rock A shift from self-producing his albums, Kanye's MBDTF also saw him expose himself in order to expound on the theme of overwhelming fame.
Kate Bush Hounds of Love 1985 Pop Art Pop The album was produced as two suites - side one being "Hounds of Love" and side two a seven-track concept piece, "The Ninth Wave".
Kendrick Lamar To Pimp A Butterfly 2015 Hip-Hop Jazz Rap, Conscious Hip-Hop Sprawling concept album that expertly fuses jazz, funk, soul and a classic hip-hop sound. Covers lyrical themes of fame, race, and identity
King Crimson In The Court Of The Crimson King 1969 Rock Progressive Often cited as the first true Progressive Rock album, King Crimson take an Avant-Garde approach to the Rock of the time.
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard I'm In Your Mind Fuzz 2014 Rock Psychedelic 10 classic garage and psyche rock anthems, both calm and energetic.