Secrets of a Beehive
In 1987, David Sylvian released Secrets of the Beehive - a hushed, haunting record steeped in melancholy and elegance.
1980's
10 posts from 1980's
Colossal Youth
In 1980, Young Marble Giants released Colossal Youth - a minimal post-punk record that proved less could be infinitely more.
Treasure
In 1984, Cocteau Twins released Treasure - a swirling, luminous record that's both otherworldly and inexplicably moving.
Camino Del Sol
In 1982, Antena released Camino Del Sol - a bossa nova record made with drum machines. The result was quietly revolutionary: minimal, romantic and strangely futuristic.
Spirit of Eden
In 1988, Talk Talk walked away from synth-pop and made something transcendent. Spirit of Eden is slow, improvised, spiritual - a cult masterpiece.
Phew
In 1981, Japanese musician Phew made a record with members of Can in a Cologne studio known for birthing sonic oddities. The result is stark, hypnotic and unlike anything else.
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