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"More people should know about this album! It's experimental jazz meets polyphonic classical song in one song, then monk choir meets a soprano with harps and greek folk guitar in the next, then harmonica and sighs and funky guitar. So sad it's not widely available. Updated in 2025: It's on differe..."  [+]  Reply
- Hyggevinyl | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | 0 votes (0 helpful | 0 unhelpful) Help A maximum of 5 top-voted qualifying comments are selected for each album. To provide the best experience for visitors, comments are excluded if they refer to data corrections, contain excessive profanity, are written in all caps, are non-English, are too short, consist of conversations between users, or contain lists of best tracks etc.
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2000
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1956
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1974
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"One of, if not the standout film soundtrack of this century so far. Compliments the exceptional film it is part of in a truly phenomenal way, echoing its relentless, damning and intense feel in truly incredible fashion. The brilliant blend of classic orchestral elements with electronic flourishes..."  [+]  Reply
- DeusExMackia | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | 0 votes (1 helpful | 1 unhelpful) Help A maximum of 5 top-voted qualifying comments are selected for each album. To provide the best experience for visitors, comments are excluded if they refer to data corrections, contain excessive profanity, are written in all caps, are non-English, are too short, consist of conversations between users, or contain lists of best tracks etc.
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2008
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1971
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"Was looking forward to this album for a while. After being surprised by their first effort I was interested to see if they can pull it off again. They certainly did as I find myself enjoying this album even more than their first!"  Reply
- Rayzer6 | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful) Help A maximum of 5 top-voted qualifying comments are selected for each album. To provide the best experience for visitors, comments are excluded if they refer to data corrections, contain excessive profanity, are written in all caps, are non-English, are too short, consist of conversations between users, or contain lists of best tracks etc.
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2015
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"A cracking wee album. Touches of Placebo and Manic Street Preachers. Bits of Muse. It is a poppy indie rock. Couldn't place his accent - but soon discovered Irish connection"  Reply
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2000
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""Indigo" is an ethereal experience. Even better than "Nocturne" from 2012. 11 powerful songs perfectly arranged with great sound quality. My favorite tracks are "Letting Go" and "Through Windows"."  Reply
- nocturnaldelight | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful) Help A maximum of 5 top-voted qualifying comments are selected for each album. To provide the best experience for visitors, comments are excluded if they refer to data corrections, contain excessive profanity, are written in all caps, are non-English, are too short, consist of conversations between users, or contain lists of best tracks etc.
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2018
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2003
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"Exceptionally underrated IDM album. Blends the beautiful, weird and harsh in equal measure for an immersive and unsettling experience. In my humble opinion, FSOL's best work."  Reply
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1996
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Overall Chart composition

Best Albums of the 2000s
1. In Rainbows by Radiohead
2. Kid A by Radiohead
3. Funeral by Arcade Fire
4. Is This It by The Strokes
5. Illinois by Sufjan Stevens
6. Yankee Hotel Foxtrot by Wilco
7. Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not by Arctic Monkeys
8. Madvillainy by Madvillain
9. Turn On The Bright Lights by Interpol
10. Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven by Godspeed You! Black Emperor