On Fire
In 1989, Galaxie 500 released 'On Fire'. A slow-motion daydream of melancholy and light.
1980's
31 posts from 1980's
Deep Listening
In 1989, Pauline Oliveros, Stuart Dempster and Panaiotis descended into an underground cistern to record 'Deep Listening.' A landmark ambient album where space becomes an instrument.
Violent Femmes
In 1983, Violent Femmes released their folk-punk debut. A scrappy, acoustic outburst of teenage desire, rage and awkwardness.
Disintegration
In 1989, The Cure released 'Disintegration'. A towering epic of heartbreak, memory and atmospheric grandeur. Their darkest record became their greatest.
Computer World
In 1981, Kraftwerk released 'Computer World'. A vision of a society increasingly shaped by technology and data that still resonates today.
Power, Corruption & Lies
In 1983, New Order released Power, Corruption & Lies - a cold, mechanical bloom of synths and sorrow, dancing on the ruins of Joy Division.
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