
Pills 'N' Thrills and Bellyaches
In 1990, Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches cemented Happy Mondays as the wild-eyed mascots of the Madchester scene.
In 1990, Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches cemented Happy Mondays as the wild-eyed mascots of the Madchester scene.
In 1996, Fishmans unveiled Long Season - a 35 minute dream-dub epic that drifts, loops and blossoms unlike anything else.
In 1998, Duster released Stratosphere - a lo-fi classic with hazy guitars and half-buried vocals combining to create something quietly profound.
In 1998, Silver Jews released American Water - a loose, lyrical masterpiece where every line feels like a punchline, a confession, or both.
In 1996, DJ Shadow released a record made entirely from other records. Endtroducing….. is faded, flickering and strangely beautiful.
Tricky’s Maxinquaye crept out in 1995. All smoke, bass and whispered paranoia. It was trip-hop’s darkest hour - maybe its finest.