Category: Electronic
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Chromeo ‘Fancy Footwork’ (2007)
Electro-funk is pretty fun, especially when it’s made by a bunch of nerdy Canadians, which makes Chromeo’s 2007 album Fancy Footwork a pretty fun listen. This is kind of what I expect modern day AI music will eventually sound like once it becomes sentient and free to create on its own. Standout Songs: “Fancy Footwork”,…
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Teddybears ‘Soft Machine’ (2006)
I went and saw Superman this weekend (fun flick) and at the end of the movie during the closing credits was Teddybears’ song “Punkrocker” sung by none other than the legend Iggy Pop. I hadn’t listened to this song for a good 15 years but as soon as it came blasting through the speakers I…
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Moby ‘Play’ (1999)
Play is one of those album that remains a cultural touchstone considering how it redefined how musicians made money through their music. Up until the spring of 1999 it was a pretty straightforward math problem– artists recorded music, sold music, and toured on that music. But Play was different in that it was the first…
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Kaffetorsk ‘Coffee Breaks’ (2018)
Kaffetorsk’s album Coffee Breaks is a mellow fusion of lofi, hip-hop, and electronic influences, enriched by old folk music, Japanese styles, and the warmth of vinyl. His mix of modern production and nostalgic throwback makes for easy listening. Think Pretty Lights’ A Color Map of the Sun without all the EDM flash. Standout Songs: “Dreams”,…
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Kraftwerk ‘The Man-Machine’ (1978)
The Man-Machine took me some real time to get into. I kind of regretted my decision to listen to this album about halfway through the opening track “The Robots”. The whole thing felt incredibly plodding, like it was struggling to find its purpose for existing. But the longer the song went on the sheer audacity…
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LCD Soundsystem ‘Sound of Silver’ (2007)
LCD Soundsystem’s 2007 album Sound of Silver is a dutiful exploration of dance-punk and electronic music, showcasing lead singer and primary songwriter James Murphy’s penchant for artistry. Building on the success of their eponymous debut album. Murphy’s production combines vintage analog equipment with modern technology, achieving a rich, layered texture that defines the album. His…
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Rüfüs Du Sol ‘Bloom’ (2016)
Rüfüs Du Sol’s ability to take atmospheric electronic music and transform it into something that feels inspirational is a true gift. 2016’s Bloom, probably the most popular album in their discography, saw the band operating at their creative zenith. The Australian trio crafts a compelling soundscape that blends gorgeously blended vocals with sophisticated production, creating…
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Barry Can’t Swim ‘When Will We Land’ (2023)
Barry Can’t Swim’s debut album When Will We Land is an incredible experience. I was first introduced to him at a bachelor party in Cabo a few months ago by one of the groom’s cousins and I’ve been casually hooked on it ever since. At face value it’s an electronic dance album in the vein…
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Ratatat ‘Ratatat’ (2004)
In the genre of guitar electronica (which is pretty damn niche), Ratatat ruled supreme during my high school and early college days. These guys were the epitome of Brooklyn hipsters before it was fashionable to be a Brooklyn hipster, recording their neo-psychedelic electronic rock album in their bassist’s Crown Heights apartment during the resurgence of…
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Daft Punk ‘Discovery’ (2001)
If you went to college at some point in the 2000’s you knew exactly who Daft Punk was. In the late 2000’s mash-ups were absolutely taking off, in large part to the prodigious sampling capabilities that Daft Punk brought to the dance world. Sampling of course had been a major keystone to the genre of…
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Pretty Lights ‘A Color Map of the Sun’ (2013)
Pretty Lights flipped the script on EDM in a relatively big way during recording sessions for A Color Map of the Sun. Whereas his prior album releases all were based off digital samples of others original work, he entered the studio in 2013 with the intention to compose an album filled with 100% original material.…
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Kavinsky ‘OutRun’ (2013)
Kavinsky is a French electronica producer which is important in that it’s very clear from the jump that this album is produced overseas. European electronica has a very distinct style compared to American electronica in a couple of different ways, the most telling to my ear in that it’s a little cheesy and oftentimes has…
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Justice ‘Cross’ (2007)
Three things worth saying about this album: Standout Songs: “Genesis”, “D.A.N.C.E.”, “Phantom Pt. II” LISTEN ON SPOTIFY
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Devin Morrison ‘Dream Lobby Vol. IV’ (2022)
Dream Lobby Vol. IV is an album well-suited for hold music around something exciting (think less customer tech support, more booking a travel agency) or elevator music in the lobby at a Las Vegas casino. I’ve actually started leveraging Devin Morrison’s albums as a soundtrack for work when I’m building Powerpoint decks for an upcoming…
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The Prodigy ‘The Fat of the Land’ (1997)
I remember walking into Tower Records as a kid during the late 90’s, seeing this album on the shelf, and thinking it was the coolest damn album cover I’d ever seen. Still feel that way. Much like the epic imagery of The Bronx’s 2003 debut, Prodigy’s pissed-off crab tells you all you need to know…
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Patrick Cowley ‘Afternooners’ (1982)
Widespread recognition of Patrick Cowley didn’t come until decades after his untimely death from AIDS at the age of 32, but his spirit of decadence lives on in this posthumous collection released in 2017. The songs featured in adult films during the 80’s sound the part– arpeggiated synths spread out over thick drum patterns, with…
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