System 7: “Miracle (The Orb Remix)” (777, Caroline 1992)In honor of having 777 followers, here’s a throwback to 1992: Gong’s Steve Hillage began working as System 7 (sometimes credited to 777) in...
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KMFDM: “More & Faster 243″ (UAIOE, Wax Trax! 1989)(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
David Bowie: “I’m Deranged” (Lost Highway, 1997)R.I.P. Mr. Bowie. :((Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Uncanny Alliance “I Got My Education (Masters at Work Dub)” (A&M, 1992)I remember hearing this one out at clubs for years without knowing who the artist was. The original is more of a...
Dead Can Dance: “Chant Of The Paladin” (The Serpent’s Egg, 4AD 1988)Lisa Gerrard & Brendan Perry’s longtime collaborations have shifted shape several times, but I find The Serpent’s Egg to...
Low: “Words” (I Could Live In Hope, Vernon Yard 1994)This first song on Low’s first album was a definite highlight of their recent Portland performance at the Doug Fir Lounge. While their last...
Everything But The Girl: “Single” (Walking Wounded, 1996)Everything But The Girl’s reinvention as a slick electronica duo was such an about face, but their Walking Wounded album remains their magnum...
Tangerine Dream: Phaedra (Virgin 1974)Phaedra was the first album Virgin Records released worldwide. In the massive sprawl of Tangerine Dream’s discography and history, Phaedra remains one of the...
Aphex Twin: “Ventolin (Wheeze Mix)” (Ventolin EP (The Remixes), Warp 1995)Aphex Twin’s “Ventolin” remains one of his harshest tracks to date, and this remix is no exception. However, it’s more...
Skinny Puppy: “Yes He Ran” (VIVIsectVI, Nettwerk 1988)Skinny Puppy’s most accomplished record of the 80s was released today in 1988. “Yes He Ran” is one of a handful of bonus cuts added to the CD...
Boards of Canada: “An Eagle In Your Mind” (Music Has the Right to Children, Warp 1998)Boards of Canada’s first album still puts a spell on me, nearly 20 (!) years later. Their sound is so distinct...
Close Up Over: “Jauqq” (Bytes, 1993)Close Up Over is one of several aliases behind the tracks on Bytes, the first collection of tracks from The Black Dog, at the time a collective consisting of...
Moby: “All That I Need Is To Be Loved (Melodic Mix)” (1995)1995 was a curious time for Moby, who likely was experiencing growing pains coming out from his Instinct Ambient and early rave days with a...
Siouxsie & The Banshees: “Tattoo” (Dear Prudence, 1983)The B-side to “Dear Prudence” is far better, in my opinion, than the flipside. Haunting and effective… I always also dug the cover...
Regis: “Thirst” (Complete Works 1999-2001, Downwards)(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Laibach: “Brat Moj” (Laibach, 1985)Laibach’s earliest incarnations are still my favorite.(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
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