10 Albums to hear before I kill you

Thought my first blog post had better be something of substance but I couldn't for the life of me think of anything interesting to say. So here is a meagre sprinkling of albums that you may or may not want to ever hear. These are nay to be mistaken for my most-loved/cherished albums in the world ever, but they're up there somewhere.

People in Planes - As Far As The Eye Can See

Squarepusher - Hard Normal Daddy

Supergrass – Road to Rouen

Shinichi Osawa - The One

The Music – The Music

The Cooper Temple Clause – See this through and Leave

Crazy P – A Night on Earth

Etienne De Crecy – Tempovision

Lemon Jelly - '64-'95

Lindstrom - It's a feedelity affair

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So.. People in Planes. The lead singer has a stunning voice and pushes it to the Nth degree; stirring melodies and some sinister guitar work. The track below is 'If you talk too much (my head will explode)' and the video is randomly directed by Joaquin Phoenix. If you like it; source the song 'Light for the Deadvine' or just get the album, it's a cracker.

Squarepusher - you either love him or you hate him. Or like me you just like most of his work. It's a tough choice between 'Hard Normal Daddy' and his 2nd newest album 'Just a Souvenir' but this album believe it or not is probably more accessible and commercial sounding. Effortlessly mixing drum and bass with jazz, funk, electronica and all manner of pigeonholes. Wrap your ears round 'Coopers World' below and if your keen have a listen to 'Beep Street.' 



Supergrass. Yes they were those crazy brit-pop kids that wrote such classics as 'Pumping on your Stereo' but this album is leaps ahead of that old toss. With a much richer and more mature sound, Supergrass have managed to re-invent themselves whilst retaining what I liked about them as a pop band. If this little number tickles you then check out the track - 'Road to Rouen'


Shinichi Osawa. His cover of Star Guitar caught my eye but there's more to the album then a well chosen cover. Very stylish and well-produced electro masterpiece - bloody catchy. Also listen to 'Detonator'



The Music are just darn good, when this album came out they were mere teenagers - but so full of talent. Yet another band with a spine-tingling vocalist and they play what one can only describe as "rock music that you can actually dance to."



Reading locals The Cooper Temple Clause have now split up, but before they did they created some stunning songs; to the point where it was almost impossible to select one that actually represents the album well. Experimental soundscapes mixed with gruff vocals and stinging guitars.



Crazy P, formerly known as Crazy Penis are the paradigm of dance/funk and this album is the perfect concoction of up-lifting summer hits and soulful dusky numbers. 


Etienne De Crecy I must confess I know very little about. This album is in very much the same vein as Crazy P's but is a lot more electronic and sample based.



Lemon Jelly - '64-'95. The concept of the album is that each track is based on a sample from a year between 1964-1995. Far from a gimmick these samples were handpicked with finesse. Each tune is very progressive and intensely catchy. Been working on my dissertation to these easy-going toons.


Lindstrom produces what can only be described as progressive disco-funk and his album is filled to the brim with devilishly appealing songs. I'm afraid that this song ain't on the youtube so download it below before I get an evil letter. Tell me this isn't the soundtrack to your happy, unperturbed summer brain.  Clickedy Here