It cannot be overstated how important Swell Maps was in the development of what would become lo-fi indie rock in the late 80s and early 90s when indie rock actually had a discernible sound. Their influence hovers all over Pavement's Westing comp (an essential comp of their pre-Slanted & Enchanted days).
Both Jane From Occupied Europe and A Trip to Marineville are vital post-punk that were way ahead of its time in the late 70s. Both still sound fresh & vital today. Jane in particular is the type of album that grows on you and gets better with every single listen, unveiling new things with each spin.
Chill Out is a decent ambient sound collage that tips it cap to Pink Floyd's aural ambience and is fun to dust off occasionally and play. Quite interesting especially as a document of the heady Acid House that was being played at dance clubs in "chill out" rooms in the early 90s. The Orb's stuff is lightyears better though.
Jane.
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Jane by a mile. And that is a nautical... _________________ "And can’t you see you’re in on it?
You were born though you need not
And is that not some cause
For worship, being born among these trees?"
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