Thought people might want to know it's the 30th anniversary and Aphex Twin is releasing SELECTED AMBIENT WORKS VOLUME II LIMITED* BOX SET | VINYL | CASSETTE | CD *box set pre-order window open until 24th June, 10am BST https://aphextwin.warp.net/ $50 seems ok for a 4LP pre-order

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PetroDragonic Apocalypse; or, Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth and the Beginning of Merciless is the 24th studio album by Australian rock band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, released on 16 June 2023. A return to hard rock and metal previously explored on 2019 Infest the Rats' Nest.

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Tom Waits continues his transition that was started in Swordfishtrombones with his 9th outing Rain Dogs in 1985. Some call it his best work and a pivotal move from the singer songwriter’s previous material before he leans into the cathartic carnival barker of bone machine and beyond. A loose concept album about "the urban dispossessed" of New York City, Rain Dogs is generally considered the middle album of a trilogy that includes Swordfishtrombones and Franks Wild Years.

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The Jesus and Mary Chain’s debut album, Psychocandy, is considered to be one of the most influential albums of all time. Released in 1985, the album helped to define the shoegaze genre, characterized by its use of distorted guitars, feedback, and lush melodies. Surprisingly Psychocandy was a critical and commercial success upon its release. It reached number 31 on the UK Albums Chart and was certified Gold by the BPI. It is now considered to be one of the most important albums of the 1980s alternative rock / noise rock / indie rock scene.

Psychonauts was always one of those games I was meaning to play ever since it came out. I've played most of the double fine titles but I started it and it didn't instantly click so I put it down and never got back to it. The second one came out and I thought alright time to go for it. Wow! What a debut from double fine! Clever and fun mechanics, well defined characters, engaging story and actually laugh out loud moments! If you have kids the game dialogue is snappy like a Pixar movie. I made it to the tower and just can't wait to see what happens next. There are a few small things like camera angles or controls that can be a little frustrating after all it's almost a 20 year old game but if do yourself a favor and grab it for $2 on steam or Xbox store right now if you think you might like it. I've already got #2 in the queue.

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Strange Cargo 3 is the third album in William Orbit's Strange Cargo series. It was released in 1992 and features a mix of electronica, ambient, and world music. The album was a critical and commercial success, reaching number 12 in the UK charts.

The album's title is a reference to the cargo cult phenomenon, which is a belief that by imitating the actions of technologically advanced cultures, one can achieve similar results. Orbit has said that he was inspired by the cargo cult phenomenon, and he wanted to create an album that was a "cargo cult of electronica."

The album features a variety of guest musicians, including Beth Orton, Divine Bashim, and Jah Wobble. The album also features a number of unusual instruments, such as the theremin, the sitar, and the kora.

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Listen: https://songwhip.com/the-boo-radleys/giantsteps

Giant Steps is the third studio album by the Boo Radleys, released in 1993 on Creation records. The title is inspired by John Coltrane's album of the same name, and the record features an assortment of influences — their previous shoegazing sound backed by pop, reggae, noise pop and orchestral sounds.

1. "I Hang Suspended" 3:57
2. "Upon 9th and Fairchild" 4:50
3. "Wish I Was Skinny" 3:37
4. "Leaves and Sand" 4:25
5. "Butterfly McQueen" 3:28
6. "Rodney King (Song for Lenny Bruce)" 2:45
7. "Thinking of Ways" 3:48
8. "Barney (...and Me)" 4:42
9. "Spun Around" 2:31
10. "If You Want It, Take It" 2:47
11. "Best Lose the Fear" 4:12
12. "Take the Time Around" 4:07
13. "Lazarus" 4:38
14. "One Is For" 1:36
15. "Run My Way Runway" 2:20
16. "I've Lost The Reason" 5:17
17. "The White Noise Revisited"

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Listen: https://songwhip.com/kate-bush/hounds-of-love-1985

Hounds of Love is the fifth studio album by English singer-songwriter Kate Bush, released on 16 September 1985 by EMI Records. It was a commercial success and marked a return to the public eye for Bush after the relatively low sales of her previous album, 1982's The Dreaming. The album's lead single, "Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)", became one of Bush's biggest hits, reaching number 3 in the UK upon release and later giving Bush her second number 1 UK single in June 2022. The album's first side produced three further singles, "Cloudbusting", "Hounds of Love", and "The Big Sky".

The album was a critical and commercial success, and is considered one of Bush's best albums. It has been praised for its innovative production, Bush's vocal performances, and its exploration of themes such as love, loss, and the natural world. In 2011, Hounds of Love was ranked number 22 on Q magazine's list of the "50 Best Albums of the 1980s". In 2012, it was voted number 28 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time".

The album is divided into two halves: the first side, "Hounds of Love", is a rock-oriented concept album about a woman who escapes from her suburban life and embarks on a journey of self-discovery. The second side, "The Ninth Wave", is a more atmospheric and experimental piece that tells the story of a woman who is shipwrecked and stranded at sea.

Hounds of Love is a highly ambitious and eclectic album that showcases Bush's wide range of musical and artistic talents. It is a landmark album in her career and one of the most important albums of the 1980s.

Side one: Hounds of Love

1. "Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)" 5:03
2. "Hounds of Love" 3:02
3. "The Big Sky" 4:41
4. "Mother Stands for Comfort" 3:07
5. "Cloudbusting" 5:10
   Side two: The Ninth Wave
6. "And Dream of Sheep" 2:45
7. "Under Ice" 2:21
8. "Waking the Witch" 4:18
9. "Watching You Without Me" 4:06
10. "Jig of Life" 4:04
11. "Hello Earth" 6:13
12. "The Morning Fog"

Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/master/28680-Kate-Bush-Hounds-Of-Love

Listen: https://songwhip.com/janelle-monae/the-age-of-pleasure

Fourth studio album by American musician Janelle Monáe, released on June 9, 2023, on Atlantic Records. The Age of Pleasure, is a celebration of all things sensual and joyful. The album is a departure from Monáe's previous work, which often explored themes of oppression and resistance. On The Age of Pleasure, Monáe is free to express her love of life and all that it has to offer.

1. “Float” Feat. Seun Kuti And Egypt 80
2. “Champagne Shit”
3. “Black Sugar Beach”
4. “Phenomenal” Feat. Doechii
5. “Haute”
6. “Ooh La La” Feat. Grace Jones
7. “Lipstick Lover”
8. “The Rush” Feat. Amaarae and Nia Long
9. “The French 75” Feat. Sister Nancy
10. “Water Slide”
11. “Know Better” Feat. CKay
12. “Paid In Pleasure”
13. “Only Have Eyes 42”
14. “A Dry Red”

Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/master/3126717-Janelle-Mon%C3%A1e-The-Age-Of-Pleasure-

Listen: https://songwhip.com/motorhead/ace-of-spades-1980

In honor of the new platform I figure we start off with a classic. The Fourth studio album by British rock band Motörhead, released in October 1980 via Bronze Records. It is the band's most commercially successful album, peaking at number four on the UK Albums Chart and reaching gold status in the UK by March 1981.

Side A

1. "Ace of Spades" 2:48
2. "Love Me Like a Reptile" 3:23
3. "Shoot You in the Back" 2:39
4. "Live to Win" 3:37
5. "Fast and Loose" 3:23
6. "(We Are) the Road Crew" 3:13 Side B
7. "Fire, Fire" 2:44
8. "Jailbait" 3:33
9. "Dance" 2:38
10. "Bite the Bullet" 1:38
11. "The Chase Is Better Than the Catch" 4:18
12. "The Hammer"

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