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.
1980's
31 posts from 1980's
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.
World of Echo
In 1986, Arthur Russell released a record of voice, cello and reverb that feels less like music and more like memory. Intimate, fractured, impossibly beautiful.
Music For Nine Post Cards
A gentle, precise ambient record made for a Tokyo art museum. Released in 1982, it moves slowly, breathes quietly and leaves space for the listener to disappear.
Polaroïd / Roman / Photo
In 1985, Ruth released a cold, minimal synth record that quietly became a cult classic. Cool, strange and unmistakably French.
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