Gives a snapshot into how my musical tastes evolved over time. Presented in roughly chronological order from earliest to latest.
Nutcracker Suite / Music From Peer Gynt
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky / Edvard Grieg, Herbert von Karajan / Wiener Philharmoniker
The Peer Gynt Suite was my entry point to classical music, and probably the first time music really captured my attention in general.
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Homework
Daft Punk
'Around the World' pulled me into the world of house, electronic and techno.
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Come To Daddy
Aphex Twin
The messed-up sounds and video of this track pulled me into the darker, more experimental sides of electronic music.
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The Marshall Mathers LP
Eminem
Although I wouldn't call myself a huge hip-hop fan, this one was on heavy repeat for a number of months, and led me to check out more hip-hop and rap.
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Hybrid Theory
Linkin Park
A really important release for me, which opened the doors to heavier types of rock, with harder edges and more energy.
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Origin Of Symmetry
Muse
This one stoked my interest in UK alternative rock, which has remained a core genre I listen to.
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Nevermind
Nirvana
I can clearly remember the first time I listened to Nevermind as a teenager, and how much the raw sound of Kurt's voice blew my mind. Paved the way to explore US 90s Grunge and Hard Rock.
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Dookie
Green Day
First steps into (pop) punk. Basket Case led the way.
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Metallica
Metallica
Coming from listening to Nu-Metal, this album was a starting point to discover classic heavy metal.
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Grace
Jeff Buckley
Although this one is categorised as Alternative Rock, Jeff Buckley's soulful vocals and diverse genre influences led me towards artists like Radiohead, Elliot Smith, and Nick Drake.
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Songs From A Room
Leonard Cohen
I was drawn to the smart lyrics delivered with simple and catchy musicality. It was a gateway to Folk Rock and artists like Bob Dylan and Nick Cave.
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Moon Safari
AIR
The blissed out synth and vocals on this one led me towards other synth-heavy artists like Jean Michel Jarre and Boards of Canada.
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Room On Fire
The Strokes
Entry point to 00's Indie Rock. Was (and still is) on heavy rotation.
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Mezzanine
Massive Attack
Hello Trip-Hop. Teardrop and Angel were the tracks that eventually led me to find Portishead, Tricky and Unkle.
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The Man•Machine
Kraftwerk
Hearing this led me to discover Kraftwork, and allowed me to appreciate how influential they have been on musical history, through so many years and so many genres.
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Koyaanisqatsi (Original Soundtrack Album From The Film)
Philip Glass
Gateway to post-modern, contemporary & minimal classical music, which in turn opened up new ways for me to understand and appreciate music.
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Ambient 1 (Music For Airports)
Brian Eno
This was one of the first Ambient releases I really fell into, and sparked an enjoyment of other ambient styles, from film scores, to electronic soundscapes.
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Alcachofa
Ricardo Villalobos
Opened the gate to minimal techno, which for me is synonymous with trips to Berlin in the 00s and 10s.
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Kind Of Blue
Miles Davis
The most common entry point to Jazz known to mankind. It perfectly combines sublime musicality with accessibility. This one opened many new doors.
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Ultra
Depeche Mode
The start of my love for Depeche Mode (which has grown stronger and stronger), and my entry point to New Wave
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F# A# ∞
Godspeed You Black Emperor!
This release turned me on to Post-Rock, and led to many rewarding discoveries within the genre.
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Hoodoo Man Blues
Junior Wells' Chicago Blues Band With Buddy Guy
This one was a random, lucky pick-up at a record store. It was quickly followed by a slew of other Blues purchases
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Joy As An Act Of Resistance
Idles
The first Post-Punk record for me, which quickly became one of my most-listened genres, through bands like Fontaines DC, Gilla (Girl) Band, Murder Capital and Viagra Boys.
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Getz / Gilberto
Stan Getz, João Gilberto Featuring Antonio Carlos Jobim
I love the warm atmosphere in this release which led me to explore other 'world music' styles of jazz and instrumental music. It's been a rewarding journey.
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