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Albums that left their mark on electronic music, listed in chronological order. These don't necessarily have to be my favourite albums.I'm probably forgetting some, so please DO suggest additions to the list.

Karlheinz Stockhausen

Studio für elektronische Musik des Westdeutschen Rundfunks, Köln Karlheinz Stockhausen / Elektronischen Studio des WDR Köln Gesang der Jünglinge · Kontakte

Year: 1962

Country: Germany

Genre: Musique Concrète, Integral Serialism, Electroacoustic



Two decades before Kraftwerk and Tangerine Dream came around (although this release stems from 1962, Gesang der Jünglinge was composed in 1955/56), their fellow countryman Karlheinz Stockhausen was already an established name in avant-garde music, mainly through his early adoption of electronic elements in his compositions. Gesang der Jünglinge incorporates manipulated tape loops - a typical Musique Concrète technique - of a 12-year-old, blending them with purely electronic sounds, such as sine waves and white noise. It has been dubbed the earliest masterpiece in electronic music.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nffOJXcJCDg 1962GermanyMusique Concrète, Integral Serialism, ElectroacousticTwo decades before Kraftwerk and Tangerine Dream came around (although this release stems from 1962, Gesang der Jünglinge was composed in 1955/56), their fellow countryman Karlheinz Stockhausen was already an established name in avant-garde music, mainly through his early adoption of electronic elements in his compositions. Gesang der Jünglinge incorporates manipulated tape loops - a typical Musique Concrète technique - of a 12-year-old, blending them with purely electronic sounds, such as sine waves and white noise. It has been dubbed the earliest masterpiece in electronic music.

Year: 1962

Country: Germany

Genre: Musique Concrète, Integral Serialism, Electroacoustic



Two decades before Kraftwerk and Tangerine Dream came around (although this release stems from 1962, Gesang der Jünglinge was composed in 1955/56), their fellow countryman Karlheinz Stockhausen was already an established name in avant-garde music, mainly through his early adoption of electronic elements in his compositions. Gesang der Jünglinge incorporates manipulated tape loops - a typical Musique Concrète technique - of a 12-year-old, blending them with purely electronic sounds, such as sine waves and white noise. It has been dubbed the earliest masterpiece in electronic music.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nffOJXcJCDg

Walter Carlos Switched-On Bach

Year: 1968

Country: United States

Genre: Electronic, Baroque Music



Wendy Carlos' (née Walter) first album was the result of playing Bach's masterpieces on an early Moog synthesizer. While easy to dismiss as a gimmicky recording half a century after the fact, Switched-On Bach was a truly forward-thinking exercise in 'listenable' electronic music, in a time when the genre was mostly left to experimental avant-gardists. It remains a fascinating relic of early electronica.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cUaunnnKhQ 1968United StatesElectronic, Baroque MusicWendy Carlos' (née Walter) first album was the result of playing Bach's masterpieces on an early Moog synthesizer. While easy to dismiss as a gimmicky recording half a century after the fact, Switched-On Bach was a truly forward-thinking exercise in 'listenable' electronic music, in a time when the genre was mostly left to experimental avant-gardists. It remains a fascinating relic of early electronica.

Year: 1968

Country: United States

Genre: Electronic, Baroque Music



Wendy Carlos' (née Walter) first album was the result of playing Bach's masterpieces on an early Moog synthesizer. While easy to dismiss as a gimmicky recording half a century after the fact, Switched-On Bach was a truly forward-thinking exercise in 'listenable' electronic music, in a time when the genre was mostly left to experimental avant-gardists. It remains a fascinating relic of early electronica.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cUaunnnKhQ

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Tangerine Dream Phaedra

Year: 1974

Country: Germany

Genre: Ambient, Berlin School



Tangerine Dream was one of many influential German electronic music acts in the 1970s. Their magnum opus, ''Phaedra'', is full of haunting, space-like soundscapes. Four decades later, it still stands as arguably one of the best albums in ambient music.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ndOHPxYGQM 1974GermanyAmbient, Berlin SchoolTangerine Dream was one of many influential German electronic music acts in the 1970s. Their magnum opus, ''Phaedra'', is full of haunting, space-like soundscapes. Four decades later, it still stands as arguably one of the best albums in ambient music.

Year: 1974

Country: Germany

Genre: Ambient, Berlin School



Tangerine Dream was one of many influential German electronic music acts in the 1970s. Their magnum opus, ''Phaedra'', is full of haunting, space-like soundscapes. Four decades later, it still stands as arguably one of the best albums in ambient music.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ndOHPxYGQM

Kraftwerk Autobahn

Year: 1974

Country: Germany

Genre: Ambient, Krautrock



Whereas most electronic music artists from this era were making highly experimental music, the Germans of Kraftwerk were bringing the genre to the masses. Title track ''Autobahn'' - on which Kraftwerk drew inspiration from a Beach Boys song - was 22 minutes long, and accompanied by a few shorter tracks. It became a hit throughout Europe, making Kraftwerk the first electronic music act to achieve significant mainstream success.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e11h73WhqK4 1974GermanyAmbient, KrautrockWhereas most electronic music artists from this era were making highly experimental music, the Germans of Kraftwerk were bringing the genre to the masses. Title track ''Autobahn'' - on which Kraftwerk drew inspiration from a Beach Boys song - was 22 minutes long, and accompanied by a few shorter tracks. It became a hit throughout Europe, making Kraftwerk the first electronic music act to achieve significant mainstream success.

Year: 1974

Country: Germany

Genre: Ambient, Krautrock



Whereas most electronic music artists from this era were making highly experimental music, the Germans of Kraftwerk were bringing the genre to the masses. Title track ''Autobahn'' - on which Kraftwerk drew inspiration from a Beach Boys song - was 22 minutes long, and accompanied by a few shorter tracks. It became a hit throughout Europe, making Kraftwerk the first electronic music act to achieve significant mainstream success.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e11h73WhqK4

Jean Michel Jarre Oxygene

Year: 1976

Country: France

Genre: Space Ambient, Berlin School



Functioning as a perfect middle point between the atmospheric ambience of Tangerine Dream and the catchy, melodic krautrock of Kraftwerk, Jean Michel Jarre was one of the most important artists of the 1970s. ''Oxygene'' consisted of 6 pieces, one of which (Oxygene IV) became a fairly big hit. Jarre was well-known for his spectacular live shows and Oxygene has been dubbed "the album that led the synthesizer revolution" by many.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DDEl7JnWvo 1976FranceSpace Ambient, Berlin SchoolFunctioning as a perfect middle point between the atmospheric ambience of Tangerine Dream and the catchy, melodic krautrock of Kraftwerk, Jean Michel Jarre was one of the most important artists of the 1970s. ''Oxygene'' consisted of 6 pieces, one of which (Oxygene IV) became a fairly big hit. Jarre was well-known for his spectacular live shows and Oxygene has been dubbed "the album that led the synthesizer revolution" by many.

Year: 1976

Country: France

Genre: Space Ambient, Berlin School



Functioning as a perfect middle point between the atmospheric ambience of Tangerine Dream and the catchy, melodic krautrock of Kraftwerk, Jean Michel Jarre was one of the most important artists of the 1970s. ''Oxygene'' consisted of 6 pieces, one of which (Oxygene IV) became a fairly big hit. Jarre was well-known for his spectacular live shows and Oxygene has been dubbed "the album that led the synthesizer revolution" by many.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DDEl7JnWvo

Giorgio From Here to Eternity

Year: 1977

Country: Italy

Genre: Electro-disco, Italo-disco



"From Here to Eternity" is electro-disco at its finest. What made Giorgio's work stand out from its contemporaries, is the sheer amount of energy in his music; arpeggiated synths and upbeat rhythms work together to create a driving, danceable sound. It's hard to believe that this album came before Kraftwerk's "The Man-Machine".



http://youtu.be/30hr7DyAuAY : 1977: Italy: Electro-disco, Italo-disco"From Here to Eternity" is electro-disco at its finest. What made Giorgio's work stand out from its contemporaries, is the sheer amount of energy in his music; arpeggiated synths and upbeat rhythms work together to create a driving, danceable sound. It's hard to believe that this album came before Kraftwerk's "The Man-Machine".

Year: 1977

Country: Italy

Genre: Electro-disco, Italo-disco



"From Here to Eternity" is electro-disco at its finest. What made Giorgio's work stand out from its contemporaries, is the sheer amount of energy in his music; arpeggiated synths and upbeat rhythms work together to create a driving, danceable sound. It's hard to believe that this album came before Kraftwerk's "The Man-Machine".



http://youtu.be/30hr7DyAuAY

Suicide Suicide

Year: 1977

Country: United States

Genre: Synth Punk, Minimal Synth



A list of artists who have been inspired by the band Suicide and their self-titled debut reads almost like a complete history of alternative music from the 1980s onwards; their influence ranges from countless major post-punk bands, to experimental electronica powerhouses such as Aphex Twin and Autechre. Decades on, their cutting-edge minimalist sound - built on unpredictable, unnerving vocal performances backed by repetitive electro-punk loops - is still perfectly capable of sending shivers down one's spine.



https://youtu.be/Dn7SBQ6X5HU 1977United StatesSynth Punk, Minimal SynthA list of artists who have been inspired by the band Suicide and their self-titled debut reads almost like a complete history of alternative music from the 1980s onwards; their influence ranges from countless major post-punk bands, to experimental electronica powerhouses such as Aphex Twin and Autechre. Decades on, their cutting-edge minimalist sound - built on unpredictable, unnerving vocal performances backed by repetitive electro-punk loops - is still perfectly capable of sending shivers down one's spine.

Year: 1977

Country: United States

Genre: Synth Punk, Minimal Synth



A list of artists who have been inspired by the band Suicide and their self-titled debut reads almost like a complete history of alternative music from the 1980s onwards; their influence ranges from countless major post-punk bands, to experimental electronica powerhouses such as Aphex Twin and Autechre. Decades on, their cutting-edge minimalist sound - built on unpredictable, unnerving vocal performances backed by repetitive electro-punk loops - is still perfectly capable of sending shivers down one's spine.



https://youtu.be/Dn7SBQ6X5HU

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Kraftwerk The Man Machine

Year: 1978

Country: Germany

Genre: Krautrock, Synthpop



Kraftwerk's second entry on this list could very well be their best album. ''The Man Machine'' (Or, ''Die Mensch-Machine'') was packed with catchy, fairly simple tracks, with infectious vocals and synth melodies. On this album, Kraftwerk showed the world that electronic music does not have to be cold and lifeless - while still clinging onto their "robot" image.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_8Pma1vHmw 1978GermanyKrautrock, SynthpopKraftwerk's second entry on this list could very well be their best album. ''The Man Machine'' (Or, ''Die Mensch-Machine'') was packed with catchy, fairly simple tracks, with infectious vocals and synth melodies. On this album, Kraftwerk showed the world that electronic music does not have to be cold and lifeless - while still clinging onto their "robot" image.

Year: 1978

Country: Germany

Genre: Krautrock, Synthpop



Kraftwerk's second entry on this list could very well be their best album. ''The Man Machine'' (Or, ''Die Mensch-Machine'') was packed with catchy, fairly simple tracks, with infectious vocals and synth melodies. On this album, Kraftwerk showed the world that electronic music does not have to be cold and lifeless - while still clinging onto their "robot" image.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_8Pma1vHmw

Brian Eno Ambient 1: Music for Airports

Year: 1978

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Ambient, Minimalism



Although something as quiet as ''Music For Airports'' would be barely audible in a place as hectic as an airport, it does do a great job at what it sets out to do; calming the listener.

By using tape loops and blissfully minimalist melodies, Eno created an album that works perfectly as inobtrusivd background music.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KGMo9yOaSU 1978United KingdomAmbient, MinimalismAlthough something as quiet as ''Music For Airports'' would be barely audible in a place as hectic as an airport, it does do a great job at what it sets out to do; calming the listener.By using tape loops and blissfully minimalist melodies, Eno created an album that works perfectly as inobtrusivd background music.

Year: 1978

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Ambient, Minimalism



Although something as quiet as ''Music For Airports'' would be barely audible in a place as hectic as an airport, it does do a great job at what it sets out to do; calming the listener.

By using tape loops and blissfully minimalist melodies, Eno created an album that works perfectly as inobtrusivd background music.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KGMo9yOaSU

Charanjit Singh Synthesizing: Ten Ragas to a Disco Beat

Year: 1982

Country: India

Genre: Electro-disco



''Ten Ragas To A Disco Beat'' by the late Charanjit Singh can be seen as a pre-cursor to the acid house sound of Chicago, mixed with some Indian traditional influences. The album still holds up remarkably well today, decades after its release.



https://www.youtube.com/wa...F2294FB2A824BBB 1982IndiaElectro-disco''Ten Ragas To A Disco Beat'' by the late Charanjit Singh can be seen as a pre-cursor to the acid house sound of Chicago, mixed with some Indian traditional influences. The album still holds up remarkably well today, decades after its release.

Year: 1982

Country: India

Genre: Electro-disco



''Ten Ragas To A Disco Beat'' by the late Charanjit Singh can be seen as a pre-cursor to the acid house sound of Chicago, mixed with some Indian traditional influences. The album still holds up remarkably well today, decades after its release.



https://www.youtube.com/wa...F2294FB2A824BBB

Manuel Göttsching E2-E4

Year: 1984

Country: Germany

Genre: Progressive Electronic, Krautrock



Whilst not as well-known as the previous entries, E2-E4 was certainly ahead of its time, laying the foundations for genres such as house and techno.



With E2-E4, Ash Ra Temple guitarist Manuel Göttsching released his sophomore solo album. The album consisted of a one hour-long electronic piece, divided into 9 smaller segments, with extreme repetition playing a big role throughout its runtime.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtMVpL3B_6Y 1984GermanyProgressive Electronic, KrautrockWhilst not as well-known as the previous entries, E2-E4 was certainly ahead of its time, laying the foundations for genres such as house and techno.With E2-E4, Ash Ra Temple guitarist Manuel Göttsching released his sophomore solo album. The album consisted of a one hour-long electronic piece, divided into 9 smaller segments, with extreme repetition playing a big role throughout its runtime.

Year: 1984

Country: Germany

Genre: Progressive Electronic, Krautrock



Whilst not as well-known as the previous entries, E2-E4 was certainly ahead of its time, laying the foundations for genres such as house and techno.



With E2-E4, Ash Ra Temple guitarist Manuel Göttsching released his sophomore solo album. The album consisted of a one hour-long electronic piece, divided into 9 smaller segments, with extreme repetition playing a big role throughout its runtime.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtMVpL3B_6Y

Depeche Mode Black Celebration

Year: 1986

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Synthpop



Depeche Mode are widely regarded as one of the - if not THE most influential synthpop group ever.



On ''Black Celebration'', the Brits further developed their trademark dark style of synthpop, and more successfully than on previous albums. Unlike the bulk of 80's synthpop - much of which sounds rather cheesy today - Depeche Mode's albums still hold up incredibly well, being some of the best music released in its time.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YUlMuMLD7A 1986United KingdomSynthpopDepeche Mode are widely regarded as one of the - if not THE most influential synthpop group ever.On ''Black Celebration'', the Brits further developed their trademark dark style of synthpop, and more successfully than on previous albums. Unlike the bulk of 80's synthpop - much of which sounds rather cheesy today - Depeche Mode's albums still hold up incredibly well, being some of the best music released in its time.

Year: 1986

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Synthpop



Depeche Mode are widely regarded as one of the - if not THE most influential synthpop group ever.



On ''Black Celebration'', the Brits further developed their trademark dark style of synthpop, and more successfully than on previous albums. Unlike the bulk of 80's synthpop - much of which sounds rather cheesy today - Depeche Mode's albums still hold up incredibly well, being some of the best music released in its time.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YUlMuMLD7A

Mr. Fingers Washing Machine / Can You Feel It / Beyond the Clouds

Year: 1986

Country: United States

Genre: Deep House



This EP by Chicago House musician Mr. Fingers (Larry Heard) not only played a major role in the creation of deep house, but in house music in general. The most notable track on this release is ''Can You Feel It'', a house music classic, with lush melodies laid over the raw thump of a TR-808.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFuujExs03A 1986United StatesDeep HouseThis EP by Chicago House musician Mr. Fingers (Larry Heard) not only played a major role in the creation of deep house, but in house music in general. The most notable track on this release is ''Can You Feel It'', a house music classic, with lush melodies laid over the raw thump of a TR-808.

Year: 1986

Country: United States

Genre: Deep House



This EP by Chicago House musician Mr. Fingers (Larry Heard) not only played a major role in the creation of deep house, but in house music in general. The most notable track on this release is ''Can You Feel It'', a house music classic, with lush melodies laid over the raw thump of a TR-808.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFuujExs03A

Phuture Acid Tracks / Phuture Jacks / Your Only Friend

Year: 1987

Country: United States

Genre: Acid House





While not the most prolific group, Phuture played a major role in the Chicago house movement of the late 1980s. With this release - and especially its title track - the band practically invented the genre known as ''acid house''. ''Acid Tracks'' was a very stripped-down take on house music, with a pulsing 4/4 beat and a squelching TB-303 bassline being the only ingredients for this hypnotic track.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9hYX4XCzQ4 1987United StatesAcid HouseWhile not the most prolific group, Phuture played a major role in the Chicago house movement of the late 1980s. With this release - and especially its title track - the band practically invented the genre known as ''acid house''. ''Acid Tracks'' was a very stripped-down take on house music, with a pulsing 4/4 beat and a squelching TB-303 bassline being the only ingredients for this hypnotic track.

Year: 1987

Country: United States

Genre: Acid House





While not the most prolific group, Phuture played a major role in the Chicago house movement of the late 1980s. With this release - and especially its title track - the band practically invented the genre known as ''acid house''. ''Acid Tracks'' was a very stripped-down take on house music, with a pulsing 4/4 beat and a squelching TB-303 bassline being the only ingredients for this hypnotic track.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9hYX4XCzQ4

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Orb The Orb's Adventures Beyond the Ultraworld

Year: 1991

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Ambient House, Dub



The Orb (Not to be confused with fellow British electronic music pioneers Orbital) were one of many British artists/groups during the 1990s that made electronic music unsuitable for a club environment, instead opting for ''listening electronica''. TOABTU reminded listeners that electronic music does not have to be danceable, in order to be enjoyable.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHixChYgGRI 1991United KingdomAmbient House, DubThe Orb (Not to be confused with fellow British electronic music pioneers Orbital) were one of many British artists/groups during the 1990s that made electronic music unsuitable for a club environment, instead opting for ''listening electronica''. TOABTU reminded listeners that electronic music does not have to be danceable, in order to be enjoyable.

Year: 1991

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Ambient House, Dub



The Orb (Not to be confused with fellow British electronic music pioneers Orbital) were one of many British artists/groups during the 1990s that made electronic music unsuitable for a club environment, instead opting for ''listening electronica''. TOABTU reminded listeners that electronic music does not have to be danceable, in order to be enjoyable.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHixChYgGRI

Aphex Twin Selected Ambient Works 85-92

Year: 1992

Country: Ireland

Genre: Ambient techno, Ambient



It's hard not to include half of Richard D. James' discography on this list, but if there's any album that's truly deserving of a spot here, it's his debut album, Selected Ambient Works 85-92.

According to the title of the album, Aphex Twin began working on this revolutionary album at the young age of 14 years old. With it, he more or less invented the genre of ambient techno and would inspire countless artists after him.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0q1gCsZykg 1992IrelandAmbient techno, AmbientIt's hard not to include half of Richard D. James' discography on this list, but if there's any album that's truly deserving of a spot here, it's his debut album, Selected Ambient Works 85-92.According to the title of the album, Aphex Twin began working on this revolutionary album at the young age of 14 years old. With it, he more or less invented the genre of ambient techno and would inspire countless artists after him.

Year: 1992

Country: Ireland

Genre: Ambient techno, Ambient



It's hard not to include half of Richard D. James' discography on this list, but if there's any album that's truly deserving of a spot here, it's his debut album, Selected Ambient Works 85-92.

According to the title of the album, Aphex Twin began working on this revolutionary album at the young age of 14 years old. With it, he more or less invented the genre of ambient techno and would inspire countless artists after him.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0q1gCsZykg

Various Artists Artificial Intelligence

Year: 1992

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: IDM, Ambient techno



As the cover of ''(Artifical Intelligence)'' suggests, the music on this album was not meant for a club environment; instead, the young geniuses on Warp Records focused on making electronic music meant for at-home listening, which would later (controversially) be labeled ''IDM''.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKmtmEOi2ws 1992United KingdomIDM, Ambient technoAs the cover of ''(Artifical Intelligence)'' suggests, the music on this album was not meant for a club environment; instead, the young geniuses on Warp Records focused on making electronic music meant for at-home listening, which would later (controversially) be labeled ''IDM''.

Year: 1992

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: IDM, Ambient techno



As the cover of ''(Artifical Intelligence)'' suggests, the music on this album was not meant for a club environment; instead, the young geniuses on Warp Records focused on making electronic music meant for at-home listening, which would later (controversially) be labeled ''IDM''.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKmtmEOi2ws

Basic Channel Quadrant Dub

Year: 1994

Country: Germany

Genre: Dub techno



Production duo Basic Channel pioneered their signature style of drawn-out dub/minimal techno jams on their Phylyps Trak EP, but perfected it on Quadrant Dub. These two pieces not only encapsulate and entrance, but manage to create an unlikely groove in spite of all its minimalism. A lesson in getting the absolute most out of a handful of interweaving elements.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi4vzEoJXHU 1994GermanyDub technoProduction duo Basic Channel pioneered their signature style of drawn-out dub/minimal techno jams on their Phylyps Trak EP, but perfected it on Quadrant Dub. These two pieces not only encapsulate and entrance, but manage to create an unlikely groove in spite of all its minimalism. A lesson in getting the absolute most out of a handful of interweaving elements.

Year: 1994

Country: Germany

Genre: Dub techno



Production duo Basic Channel pioneered their signature style of drawn-out dub/minimal techno jams on their Phylyps Trak EP, but perfected it on Quadrant Dub. These two pieces not only encapsulate and entrance, but manage to create an unlikely groove in spite of all its minimalism. A lesson in getting the absolute most out of a handful of interweaving elements.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi4vzEoJXHU

The Future Sound of London Lifeforms

Year: 1994

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Ambient, Ambient techno



On ''Lifeforms'', Future Sound Of London chose to go for a more ambient approach to electronic music (even incorporating some elements of world music into the mix), as opposed to the techno/acid house blend of their debut album ''Accelerator''. The album is, by many, considered a classic in the field of experimental electronica.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OofUj_TNgrc 1994United KingdomAmbient, Ambient technoOn ''Lifeforms'', Future Sound Of London chose to go for a more ambient approach to electronic music (even incorporating some elements of world music into the mix), as opposed to the techno/acid house blend of their debut album ''Accelerator''. The album is, by many, considered a classic in the field of experimental electronica.

Year: 1994

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Ambient, Ambient techno



On ''Lifeforms'', Future Sound Of London chose to go for a more ambient approach to electronic music (even incorporating some elements of world music into the mix), as opposed to the techno/acid house blend of their debut album ''Accelerator''. The album is, by many, considered a classic in the field of experimental electronica.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OofUj_TNgrc

Merzbow Venereology

Year: 1994

Country: Japan

Genre: Harsh noise



Merzbow's 'Venereology' is, much like most harsh noise music, a true love it or hate it release.



Venereology had a far more extreme and aggressive sound than Merzbow's previous releases, which is unsurprising considering the death metal and grindcore influences that were present on the album (According to Merzbow himself). He would further explore this style on 1998's ''Pulse Demon''.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDsQshrjIO0 1994JapanHarsh noiseMerzbow's 'Venereology' is, much like most harsh noise music, a true love it or hate it release.Venereology had a far more extreme and aggressive sound than Merzbow's previous releases, which is unsurprising considering the death metal and grindcore influences that were present on the album (According to Merzbow himself). He would further explore this style on 1998's ''Pulse Demon''.

Year: 1994

Country: Japan

Genre: Harsh noise



Merzbow's 'Venereology' is, much like most harsh noise music, a true love it or hate it release.



Venereology had a far more extreme and aggressive sound than Merzbow's previous releases, which is unsurprising considering the death metal and grindcore influences that were present on the album (According to Merzbow himself). He would further explore this style on 1998's ''Pulse Demon''.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDsQshrjIO0

Portishead Dummy

Year: 1994

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Trip Hop



In the 1990s, the UK was rife with successful and influential electronic music acts, one of those being Portishead.

Portishead took elements from funk, blues, jazz, hip hop and more to create their debut album ''Dummy'', which was met with wide-spread critical acclaim and went double platinum in the UK.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ylDDs3mdJE 1994United KingdomTrip HopIn the 1990s, the UK was rife with successful and influential electronic music acts, one of those being Portishead.Portishead took elements from funk, blues, jazz, hip hop and more to create their debut album ''Dummy'', which was met with wide-spread critical acclaim and went double platinum in the UK.

Year: 1994

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Trip Hop



In the 1990s, the UK was rife with successful and influential electronic music acts, one of those being Portishead.

Portishead took elements from funk, blues, jazz, hip hop and more to create their debut album ''Dummy'', which was met with wide-spread critical acclaim and went double platinum in the UK.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ylDDs3mdJE

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Goldie Timeless

Year: 1995

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Drum and bass



Whereas most DnB producers drew from the more aggressive sounds of ragga, Goldie layered lush, new age-y melodies over technically complex, fast breakbeats. While that might have seemed like an odd combination at first, it created a unique sound that was both breath-taking and calming. Two decades later, his atmospheric Drum and bass recordings are still a source of inspiration for many of the biggest artists in the genre.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lx9-fjlh7Y4 : 1995: United Kingdom: Drum and bassWhereas most DnB producers drew from the more aggressive sounds of ragga, Goldie layered lush, new age-y melodies over technically complex, fast breakbeats. While that might have seemed like an odd combination at first, it created a unique sound that was both breath-taking and calming. Two decades later, his atmospheric Drum and bass recordings are still a source of inspiration for many of the biggest artists in the genre.

Year: 1995

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Drum and bass



Whereas most DnB producers drew from the more aggressive sounds of ragga, Goldie layered lush, new age-y melodies over technically complex, fast breakbeats. While that might have seemed like an odd combination at first, it created a unique sound that was both breath-taking and calming. Two decades later, his atmospheric Drum and bass recordings are still a source of inspiration for many of the biggest artists in the genre.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lx9-fjlh7Y4

Autechre Tri repetae

Year: 1995

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: IDM, Glitch



Autechre's output didn't have any of the melancholy of labelmates Boards Of Canada, nor the warmth of Aphex Twin's ''Selected Ambient Works''; this was cold, calculated electronic music.

''Tri Repetae'' marked a turning point in Autechre's career, from the melodic and fairly straightforward ambient techno of the albums prior, to the exceeding experimentality of their later releases.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMIV6JddzVE 1995United KingdomIDM, GlitchAutechre's output didn't have any of the melancholy of labelmates Boards Of Canada, nor the warmth of Aphex Twin's ''Selected Ambient Works''; this was cold, calculated electronic music.''Tri Repetae'' marked a turning point in Autechre's career, from the melodic and fairly straightforward ambient techno of the albums prior, to the exceeding experimentality of their later releases.

Year: 1995

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: IDM, Glitch



Autechre's output didn't have any of the melancholy of labelmates Boards Of Canada, nor the warmth of Aphex Twin's ''Selected Ambient Works''; this was cold, calculated electronic music.

''Tri Repetae'' marked a turning point in Autechre's career, from the melodic and fairly straightforward ambient techno of the albums prior, to the exceeding experimentality of their later releases.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMIV6JddzVE

DJ Shadow Endtroducing.....

Year: 1996

Country: United States

Genre: Instrumental hip hop



''Endtroducing.....'' is a hip hop album, but not in the traditional sense; Unlike most hip hop at the time, in which the beats were mostly there to provide a backdrop for the rappers, Endtroducing was all about the beats and nothing else. DJ Shadow became a key figure in the instrumental hip hop genre and the album - made using minimal equipment - was praised for its innovative use of sampling.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InFbBlpDTfQ 1996United StatesInstrumental hip hop''Endtroducing.....'' is a hip hop album, but not in the traditional sense; Unlike most hip hop at the time, in which the beats were mostly there to provide a backdrop for the rappers, Endtroducing was all about the beats and nothing else. DJ Shadow became a key figure in the instrumental hip hop genre and the album - made using minimal equipment - was praised for its innovative use of sampling.

Year: 1996

Country: United States

Genre: Instrumental hip hop



''Endtroducing.....'' is a hip hop album, but not in the traditional sense; Unlike most hip hop at the time, in which the beats were mostly there to provide a backdrop for the rappers, Endtroducing was all about the beats and nothing else. DJ Shadow became a key figure in the instrumental hip hop genre and the album - made using minimal equipment - was praised for its innovative use of sampling.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InFbBlpDTfQ

Daft Punk Homework

Year: 1997

Country: France

Genre: French house



Daft Punk were lead figures in the French house music scene and played a big role in the revival of house music in the late 90s, achieving worldwide success with their blend of funk and house.

Many of the catchy singles on Homework are nowadays considered house music classics.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uURB-vo9rZ4 1997FranceFrench houseDaft Punk were lead figures in the French house music scene and played a big role in the revival of house music in the late 90s, achieving worldwide success with their blend of funk and house.Many of the catchy singles on Homework are nowadays considered house music classics.

Year: 1997

Country: France

Genre: French house



Daft Punk were lead figures in the French house music scene and played a big role in the revival of house music in the late 90s, achieving worldwide success with their blend of funk and house.

Many of the catchy singles on Homework are nowadays considered house music classics.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uURB-vo9rZ4

The Chemical Brothers Dig Your Own Hole

Year: 1997

Country: United States

Genre: Big Beat



The Chemical Brothers have often been compared to The Prodigy, though there were differences between the two groups; Whereas The Prodigy drew influence from punk rock and rave, The Chems' output leaned more towards a blend between psychedelic rock and breakbeat.

The Chemical Brothers were also one of the few electronic music acts to be successful on both sides of the Atlantic.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5NX1FC-7-w 1997United StatesBig BeatThe Chemical Brothers have often been compared to The Prodigy, though there were differences between the two groups; Whereas The Prodigy drew influence from punk rock and rave, The Chems' output leaned more towards a blend between psychedelic rock and breakbeat.The Chemical Brothers were also one of the few electronic music acts to be successful on both sides of the Atlantic.

Year: 1997

Country: United States

Genre: Big Beat



The Chemical Brothers have often been compared to The Prodigy, though there were differences between the two groups; Whereas The Prodigy drew influence from punk rock and rave, The Chems' output leaned more towards a blend between psychedelic rock and breakbeat.

The Chemical Brothers were also one of the few electronic music acts to be successful on both sides of the Atlantic.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5NX1FC-7-w

Prodigy The Fat of the Land

Year: 1997

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Big beat



UK band The Prodigy laid the foundations for the genre big beat, an aggressive style of electronic music with an arena-sized sound.

The Prodigy consisted of producer Liam Howlett, MC Maxim Reality and dancer/MC Keith Flint, the latter of which delivers his first contributions to the band's music on this album.



All three of the singles off the album (Firestarter, Breathe and Smack My Bitch Up) reached the top of the European charts, and the album sold over 10 million copies worldwide.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZPECFQ4NhE 1997United KingdomBig beatUK band The Prodigy laid the foundations for the genre big beat, an aggressive style of electronic music with an arena-sized sound.The Prodigy consisted of producer Liam Howlett, MC Maxim Reality and dancer/MC Keith Flint, the latter of which delivers his first contributions to the band's music on this album.All three of the singles off the album (Firestarter, Breathe and Smack My Bitch Up) reached the top of the European charts, and the album sold over 10 million copies worldwide.

Year: 1997

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Big beat



UK band The Prodigy laid the foundations for the genre big beat, an aggressive style of electronic music with an arena-sized sound.

The Prodigy consisted of producer Liam Howlett, MC Maxim Reality and dancer/MC Keith Flint, the latter of which delivers his first contributions to the band's music on this album.



All three of the singles off the album (Firestarter, Breathe and Smack My Bitch Up) reached the top of the European charts, and the album sold over 10 million copies worldwide.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZPECFQ4NhE

Massive Attack Mezzanine

Year: 1998

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Trip hop, Downtempo



Portishead weren't the only trip hop group hailing from Bristol.

Rapper Robert ''3D'' Del Naja and producer Grant Marshall together formed Massive Attack, making hypnotizing downtempo music, often focusing on atmosphere, rather than songwriting.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7K72X4eo_s 1998United KingdomTrip hop, DowntempoPortishead weren't the only trip hop group hailing from Bristol.Rapper Robert ''3D'' Del Naja and producer Grant Marshall together formed Massive Attack, making hypnotizing downtempo music, often focusing on atmosphere, rather than songwriting.

Year: 1998

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Trip hop, Downtempo



Portishead weren't the only trip hop group hailing from Bristol.

Rapper Robert ''3D'' Del Naja and producer Grant Marshall together formed Massive Attack, making hypnotizing downtempo music, often focusing on atmosphere, rather than songwriting.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7K72X4eo_s

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Boards of Canada Music Has the Right to Children

Year: 1998

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Downtempo, IDM



It has been said that Boards Of Canada's music has the power to evoke a feeling of nostalgia, even when hearing it for the first time.



Over the years, the Scottish duo has managed to develop a style that sounds incredibly unique, yet accessible for new listeners. ''Music Has the Right to Children'' is where Sandison and Eoin fine-tuned their twist on downtempo music.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAkgUeJDgQ8 1998United KingdomDowntempo, IDMIt has been said that Boards Of Canada's music has the power to evoke a feeling of nostalgia, even when hearing it for the first time.Over the years, the Scottish duo has managed to develop a style that sounds incredibly unique, yet accessible for new listeners. ''Music Has the Right to Children'' is where Sandison and Eoin fine-tuned their twist on downtempo music.

Year: 1998

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Downtempo, IDM



It has been said that Boards Of Canada's music has the power to evoke a feeling of nostalgia, even when hearing it for the first time.



Over the years, the Scottish duo has managed to develop a style that sounds incredibly unique, yet accessible for new listeners. ''Music Has the Right to Children'' is where Sandison and Eoin fine-tuned their twist on downtempo music.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAkgUeJDgQ8

Plastikman Consumed

Year: 1998

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Minimal Techno



Much like the Germans from Basic Channel, Plastikman (Richie Hawtin) has become known for a type of ultra-minimal, almost featureless techno - with ''almost'' being the key word. Most of the tracks on this disc consist of few ideas, all of which are explored to the fullest, before effortlessly merging into the next techno groove.



https://www.youtube.com/wa...57&index=10 1998United KingdomMinimal TechnoMuch like the Germans from Basic Channel, Plastikman (Richie Hawtin) has become known for a type of ultra-minimal, almost featureless techno - with ''almost'' being the key word. Most of the tracks on this disc consist of few ideas, all of which are explored to the fullest, before effortlessly merging into the next techno groove.

Year: 1998

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Minimal Techno



Much like the Germans from Basic Channel, Plastikman (Richie Hawtin) has become known for a type of ultra-minimal, almost featureless techno - with ''almost'' being the key word. Most of the tracks on this disc consist of few ideas, all of which are explored to the fullest, before effortlessly merging into the next techno groove.



https://www.youtube.com/wa...57&index=10

Radiohead Kid A

Year: 2000

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Art rock



Kid A was a radical change of style for rock band Radiohead, opting for synthesizer and drum machines, rather than guitars.

Lead singer and frontman of Radiohead Thom Yorke felt like rock music had ''run its course'' and had begun listening more and more to electronic music from Warp Records, which inspired him and his band to ditch the guitars and make an electronic album.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onRk0sjSgFU 2000United KingdomArt rockKid A was a radical change of style for rock band Radiohead, opting for synthesizer and drum machines, rather than guitars.Lead singer and frontman of Radiohead Thom Yorke felt like rock music had ''run its course'' and had begun listening more and more to electronic music from Warp Records, which inspired him and his band to ditch the guitars and make an electronic album.

Year: 2000

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Art rock



Kid A was a radical change of style for rock band Radiohead, opting for synthesizer and drum machines, rather than guitars.

Lead singer and frontman of Radiohead Thom Yorke felt like rock music had ''run its course'' and had begun listening more and more to electronic music from Warp Records, which inspired him and his band to ditch the guitars and make an electronic album.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onRk0sjSgFU

Squarepusher Go Plastic

Year: 2001

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Breakcore, Drill 'n Bass



Squarepusher took the ADHD breakbeats of Aphex Twin's ''Richard D. James Album'' up a notch with his fifth album, ''Go Plastic''. Unlike many of his previous releases, live instrumentation is almost completely absent on Go Plastic, except for a heavily distorted and pitch-shifted bass guitar on some tracks, which is usually quickly drowned out by 200 BPM breakbeats.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruc0TnSSi9Y 2001United KingdomBreakcore, Drill 'n BassSquarepusher took the ADHD breakbeats of Aphex Twin's ''Richard D. James Album'' up a notch with his fifth album, ''Go Plastic''. Unlike many of his previous releases, live instrumentation is almost completely absent on Go Plastic, except for a heavily distorted and pitch-shifted bass guitar on some tracks, which is usually quickly drowned out by 200 BPM breakbeats.

Year: 2001

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Breakcore, Drill 'n Bass



Squarepusher took the ADHD breakbeats of Aphex Twin's ''Richard D. James Album'' up a notch with his fifth album, ''Go Plastic''. Unlike many of his previous releases, live instrumentation is almost completely absent on Go Plastic, except for a heavily distorted and pitch-shifted bass guitar on some tracks, which is usually quickly drowned out by 200 BPM breakbeats.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruc0TnSSi9Y

Horsepower Productions In Fine Style

Year: 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Dubstep, 2-Step



This early and influential dubstep record sounds nothing like the gritty, aggressive dubstep sound that worked its way up the charts in the early 2010s. Horsepower Productions, together with renowned artists/groups such as Digital Mystikz and Benga, helped pioneer the early-2000s dubstep sound on display here, which was originally a mix of dub and 2-step garage.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsOVED4u8aI 2002United KingdomDubstep, 2-StepThis early and influential dubstep record sounds nothing like the gritty, aggressive dubstep sound that worked its way up the charts in the early 2010s. Horsepower Productions, together with renowned artists/groups such as Digital Mystikz and Benga, helped pioneer the early-2000s dubstep sound on display here, which was originally a mix of dub and 2-step garage.

Year: 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Dubstep, 2-Step



This early and influential dubstep record sounds nothing like the gritty, aggressive dubstep sound that worked its way up the charts in the early 2010s. Horsepower Productions, together with renowned artists/groups such as Digital Mystikz and Benga, helped pioneer the early-2000s dubstep sound on display here, which was originally a mix of dub and 2-step garage.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsOVED4u8aI

Venetian Snares Rossz csillag alatt született

Year: 2005

Country: Canada

Genre: Breakcore, Modern classical



''Rossz Csillag Alatt Született'' is a daring fusion of two vastly different genres; modern classical and breakcore.

Such a combination could either go horribly wrong, or be mind-blowingly good; in Rossz Csillag's case, it is most definitely the latter.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbJ63spk48s 2005CanadaBreakcore, Modern classical''Rossz Csillag Alatt Született'' is a daring fusion of two vastly different genres; modern classical and breakcore.Such a combination could either go horribly wrong, or be mind-blowingly good; in Rossz Csillag's case, it is most definitely the latter.

Year: 2005

Country: Canada

Genre: Breakcore, Modern classical



''Rossz Csillag Alatt Született'' is a daring fusion of two vastly different genres; modern classical and breakcore.

Such a combination could either go horribly wrong, or be mind-blowingly good; in Rossz Csillag's case, it is most definitely the latter.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbJ63spk48s

J Dilla Donuts

Year: 2006

Country: United States

Genre: Instrumental Hip hop, Experimental Hip hop



J Dilla's final album, ''Donuts'', is a collection of very short, sample-heavy tracks (only one of them passes the 2-minute mark). While this might sound like a frustrating, fragmented album to listen to, one has to admire Dilla's skill in creating soulful beats out of all sorts of samples, creating one last cohesive effort. The fact that J Dilla made this in the hospital in the months leading up to his death, only adds to the legacy of the album.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2z4vK2eq9M 2006United StatesInstrumental Hip hop, Experimental Hip hopJ Dilla's final album, ''Donuts'', is a collection of very short, sample-heavy tracks (only one of them passes the 2-minute mark). While this might sound like a frustrating, fragmented album to listen to, one has to admire Dilla's skill in creating soulful beats out of all sorts of samples, creating one last cohesive effort. The fact that J Dilla made this in the hospital in the months leading up to his death, only adds to the legacy of the album.

Year: 2006

Country: United States

Genre: Instrumental Hip hop, Experimental Hip hop



J Dilla's final album, ''Donuts'', is a collection of very short, sample-heavy tracks (only one of them passes the 2-minute mark). While this might sound like a frustrating, fragmented album to listen to, one has to admire Dilla's skill in creating soulful beats out of all sorts of samples, creating one last cohesive effort. The fact that J Dilla made this in the hospital in the months leading up to his death, only adds to the legacy of the album.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2z4vK2eq9M

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LCD Soundsystem Sound of Silver

Year: 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Electronic rock, dance-punk



Knowing James Murphy comes from a rock background, it is no surprise that the albums released under his ''LCD Soundsystem'' moniker are some of the best blends of (indie) rock and electronica out there, culminating on the anthemic lead single "All my Friends".

''Sound Of Silver'' was met with widespread critical acclaim and even received a grammy nomination for ''best electronic/dance album''.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDRLW748j68 2007United KingdomElectronic rock, dance-punkKnowing James Murphy comes from a rock background, it is no surprise that the albums released under his ''LCD Soundsystem'' moniker are some of the best blends of (indie) rock and electronica out there, culminating on the anthemic lead single "All my Friends".''Sound Of Silver'' was met with widespread critical acclaim and even received a grammy nomination for ''best electronic/dance album''.

Year: 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Electronic rock, dance-punk



Knowing James Murphy comes from a rock background, it is no surprise that the albums released under his ''LCD Soundsystem'' moniker are some of the best blends of (indie) rock and electronica out there, culminating on the anthemic lead single "All my Friends".

''Sound Of Silver'' was met with widespread critical acclaim and even received a grammy nomination for ''best electronic/dance album''.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDRLW748j68

Justice †

Year: 2007

Country: France

Genre: Electro house



Justice's debut album "†" (Cross) is the most important and, arguably, best electro house album to have ever been released. The Parisian duo's music can best be described as a grittier, more vulgar Daft Punk. Pop hooks are drowned in layers of distortion. Slap bass and funk samples get buried under dark, old school synths. Justice took a genre that is not known to have many great albums, and made something truly special out of it - while sounding undeniably French.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QCBkwmsOk0 : 2007: France: Electro houseJustice's debut album "†" (Cross) is the most important and, arguably, best electro house album to have ever been released. The Parisian duo's music can best be described as a grittier, more vulgar Daft Punk. Pop hooks are drowned in layers of distortion. Slap bass and funk samples get buried under dark, old school synths. Justice took a genre that is not known to have many great albums, and made something truly special out of it - while sounding undeniably French.

Year: 2007

Country: France

Genre: Electro house



Justice's debut album "†" (Cross) is the most important and, arguably, best electro house album to have ever been released. The Parisian duo's music can best be described as a grittier, more vulgar Daft Punk. Pop hooks are drowned in layers of distortion. Slap bass and funk samples get buried under dark, old school synths. Justice took a genre that is not known to have many great albums, and made something truly special out of it - while sounding undeniably French.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QCBkwmsOk0

Burial Untrue

Year: 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Dubstep, UK Garage



If there is such a thing as ''post-dubstep'', this is it.

Every track on ''Untrue'' is crafted with immense care and an admirable attention to detail; Each listen reveals yet another vinyl crackle, reverberated click or masterfully placed sample. Using all these fragments of sound, Burial proves that subtlety is sometimes the best way to create a unique atmosphere.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MigURCQQA0 2007United KingdomDubstep, UK GarageIf there is such a thing as ''post-dubstep'', this is it.Every track on ''Untrue'' is crafted with immense care and an admirable attention to detail; Each listen reveals yet another vinyl crackle, reverberated click or masterfully placed sample. Using all these fragments of sound, Burial proves that subtlety is sometimes the best way to create a unique atmosphere.

Year: 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Dubstep, UK Garage



If there is such a thing as ''post-dubstep'', this is it.

Every track on ''Untrue'' is crafted with immense care and an admirable attention to detail; Each listen reveals yet another vinyl crackle, reverberated click or masterfully placed sample. Using all these fragments of sound, Burial proves that subtlety is sometimes the best way to create a unique atmosphere.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MigURCQQA0

Flying Lotus Cosmogramma

Year: 2010

Country: United States

Genre: Wonky, Nu-jazz



Flying Lotus' psychedelic style of hip hop/jazz and (at first) chaotic-sounding production is more of an acquired taste than anything.

On Cosmogramma, the Los Angeles-based producer hired a live band, along with a neat cameo by Radiohead's Thom Yorke. It marked a change in Flying Lotus' style, as he moved towards a more jazz-oriented approach to electronic music and hip hop.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uCyv05SG1g 2010United StatesWonky, Nu-jazzFlying Lotus' psychedelic style of hip hop/jazz and (at first) chaotic-sounding production is more of an acquired taste than anything.On Cosmogramma, the Los Angeles-based producer hired a live band, along with a neat cameo by Radiohead's Thom Yorke. It marked a change in Flying Lotus' style, as he moved towards a more jazz-oriented approach to electronic music and hip hop.

Year: 2010

Country: United States

Genre: Wonky, Nu-jazz



Flying Lotus' psychedelic style of hip hop/jazz and (at first) chaotic-sounding production is more of an acquired taste than anything.

On Cosmogramma, the Los Angeles-based producer hired a live band, along with a neat cameo by Radiohead's Thom Yorke. It marked a change in Flying Lotus' style, as he moved towards a more jazz-oriented approach to electronic music and hip hop.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uCyv05SG1g

Chuck Person Chuck Person's Eccojams Vol. 1

Year: 2010

Country: United States

Genre: Vaporwave



Under the alias 'Chuck Person', Daniel Lopatin (best known as 'Oneohtrix Point Never') released what is often seen as the starting point of the oft-mocked vaporwave genre. Despite vaporwave's initial struggle to be accepted as more than an elaborate musical and cultural joke, several releases in the genre have reached high levels of critical acclaim, with Lopatin's musically and aesthetically pioneering Eccojams album holding up particularly well.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-3sZjadCvo : 2010: United States: VaporwaveUnder the alias 'Chuck Person', Daniel Lopatin (best known as 'Oneohtrix Point Never') released what is often seen as the starting point of the oft-mocked vaporwave genre. Despite vaporwave's initial struggle to be accepted as more than an elaborate musical and cultural joke, several releases in the genre have reached high levels of critical acclaim, with Lopatin's musically and aesthetically pioneering Eccojams album holding up particularly well.

Year: 2010

Country: United States

Genre: Vaporwave



Under the alias 'Chuck Person', Daniel Lopatin (best known as 'Oneohtrix Point Never') released what is often seen as the starting point of the oft-mocked vaporwave genre. Despite vaporwave's initial struggle to be accepted as more than an elaborate musical and cultural joke, several releases in the genre have reached high levels of critical acclaim, with Lopatin's musically and aesthetically pioneering Eccojams album holding up particularly well.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-3sZjadCvo

Skrillex Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites

Year: 2011

Country: United States

Genre: Brostep



Skrillex' debut EP as an electronic musician shook up the world of electronic music, with an aggressive, maximalist sound, which spawned many imitators immediately. Whether it has had a positive or negative influence is a point of debate, but as it stands, "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites" is undoubtedly one of the most important EDM releases of the 2010s.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSeNSzJ2-Jw : 2011: United States: BrostepSkrillex' debut EP as an electronic musician shook up the world of electronic music, with an aggressive, maximalist sound, which spawned many imitators immediately. Whether it has had a positive or negative influence is a point of debate, but as it stands, "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites" is undoubtedly one of the most important EDM releases of the 2010s.

Year: 2011

Country: United States

Genre: Brostep



Skrillex' debut EP as an electronic musician shook up the world of electronic music, with an aggressive, maximalist sound, which spawned many imitators immediately. Whether it has had a positive or negative influence is a point of debate, but as it stands, "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites" is undoubtedly one of the most important EDM releases of the 2010s.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSeNSzJ2-Jw

Jon Hopkins Immunity

Year: 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Microhouse, IDM



Jon Hopkins' unique approach to sound design, in which he used the physical world and its ambient noises as a percussive instrument, led to the remarkably organic, yet otherworldly sound that pervades his 2013 album Immunity. While the genre of microhouse existed before Hopkins tried his hand at it, his masterful production and ear for melody & progression certainly did a great job at putting the genre on the map.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q04ILDXe3QE 2013United KingdomMicrohouse, IDMJon Hopkins' unique approach to sound design, in which he used the physical world and its ambient noises as a percussive instrument, led to the remarkably organic, yet otherworldly sound that pervades his 2013 album Immunity. While the genre of microhouse existed before Hopkins tried his hand at it, his masterful production and ear for melody & progression certainly did a great job at putting the genre on the map.

Year: 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Microhouse, IDM



Jon Hopkins' unique approach to sound design, in which he used the physical world and its ambient noises as a percussive instrument, led to the remarkably organic, yet otherworldly sound that pervades his 2013 album Immunity. While the genre of microhouse existed before Hopkins tried his hand at it, his masterful production and ear for melody & progression certainly did a great job at putting the genre on the map.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q04ILDXe3QE

SOPHIE Product

Year: 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Bubblegum Bass



Bubblegum Bass producer SOPHIE made waves with a series of singles starting in 2012. With releases such as 'Bipp / Elle' she helped pioneer the genre, built around minimalist pop production, infectious hooks and UK Bass influences. It did not take long for Bubblegum Bass to take electronic (and pop) music by storm.

'Product' is essentially a compilation of SOPHIE's singles released up to 2015.



https://youtu.be/MVc3Z-bG6Eo 2015United KingdomBubblegum BassBubblegum Bass producer SOPHIE made waves with a series of singles starting in 2012. With releases such as 'Bipp / Elle' she helped pioneer the genre, built around minimalist pop production, infectious hooks and UK Bass influences. It did not take long for Bubblegum Bass to take electronic (and pop) music by storm.'Product' is essentially a compilation of SOPHIE's singles released up to 2015.