Violator
In 1990, Depeche Mode released Violator. A record whose quiet confidence reshaped electronic music.
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Oh, Inverted World
In 2001, The Shins released Oh, Inverted World. A debut that made quietness feel like resistance and inwardness feel momentous.
The Band
In 1969, The Band released The Band. An iconic record that that captured the sound of American history like no other.
Blueberry Boat
In 2004, The Fiery Furnaces released Blueberry Boat. A restless debut that left behind a blueprint for maximalist indie rock.
The Tired Sounds of Stars of the Lid
In 2001, Stars of the Lid released The Tired Sounds of Stars of the Lid. A double album that quietly reshaped ambient music.
Amber
In 1994, Autechre released Amber. A record that slowed electronic music down into warm, organic patterns that take you to some other place.
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