Deakin - Sleep Cycle
50

He has some cool ideas, obviously something to bring to the Animal Collective table.

Drake - Views
50

It's too long and he doesn't have the time anymore. He has singles though.

Oasis - (What's the Story) Morning Glory?
90

You can argue the times were kinder that riff-scorching style back then. Personally I believe they just had better ways of demonstrating their true charisma back then and somehow along the way they lost it.

Weezer - Weezer (Blue Album)
95

Blue Album in many ways, was the first and last perfect nerd rock album.

Nirvana - In Utero
95

In Utero may not been seen as essential as Nevermind, but it is just as good if not better in some ways.

Aphex Twin - Selected Ambient Works 85–92
88

This album serves as a demonstration of what he can do in a techno context, but it also serves as one of the better albums of the year.

A Tribe Called Quest - The Low End Theory
95

A solid catalogue all around, but this is just the best example of what Tribe is all about.

Pixies - Trompe le Monde
90

Trompe le Monde is an outstanding capstone to what was quite possibly the most consistently great four years of music any band has ever produced.

95

It would be pretty foolish to think that all Nevermind had to offer was "Smells Like Teen Spirit".

my bloody valentine - loveless
95

This is one of shoegaze's ultimate dream rock records. I think many who have tried to imitate their style have fallen short by a long shot.

Pixies - Bossanova
84

This release keeps Pixies consistent and on pace with their manic style. A nice follow up to Doolittle.

Ice Cube - AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted
88

It may feel out of synch with today's production style. Regardless this personally hits the spot both in terms of beat and bar delivery.

Depeche Mode - Violator
88

A high quality sound and a standout new wave record for the 90's.

Pixies - Doolittle
90

This album is frenetic at the right times, maddening but pop sensible all the time.

U2 - The Unforgettable Fire
90

U2 distanced themselves a little from punk rock and delivered a very cosmic and strong willed album, with a touch of Eno.

Brian Eno - Apollo: Atmospheres and Soundtracks
90

Ambient 4 and Apollo in large part are similar, however as the title of this album suggests, Brian Eno unleashes his most cosmic ambient style to date and it pays off so well as a nostalgic trip.

Brian Eno - Ambient 4: On Land
100

Not only does did Brian Eno hit uncharted territory with a dark ambient style in 1982, he has also created an album that has not been rivalled to this day in terms of ambient genius.

Talking Heads - Remain in Light
95

This album puts what was achieved with "Fear of Music", on a new level of rhythmic mayhem and introduces an immense darkness at some points.

Talking Heads - Fear of Music
90

The rhythmic genius of each track and tiny quirks at ever turn make this one of the most interesting 70's releases to me.

Brian Eno - Discreet Music
90

My favourite ambient piece of all time is the title track.

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