I'm actually in the process of doing this very thing. Since I don't
know what you have, I'll tell you what I am reccomending to my friend,
who is a *true* newbie (Sorry Jim, but you are. :) ) :
Autechre : Amber
Aphex Twin : Selected Ambient Works II
WARP : Artificial Intelligence I
WARP : Artificial Intelligence II
Speedy J : Public Energy #1
Plastikman : Consumed
Seefeel : Quique
These were based on what were mostly my introduction to IDM, and
things which I enjoy most thouroughly. I can't guess as to whether
these are all things you already have, or not. I consider them all
to be excellent albums, and they are all widely available.
I would also keep in mind when reading this list that a HUGE amount
of the stuff discussed is not easily obtained, and not very common.
This doesn't mean it's not excellent music - it just means that
a limited number of people will have heard it, and it must be
sought out. Good luck. :)
On Tue, 7 Jul 1998, Keith Reinert wrote:
quoted 19 lines When I first signed up for this list a couple of weeks ago, I *thought* I
> When I first signed up for this list a couple of weeks ago, I *thought* I
> listened to IDM, and a lot of it. I figured I'd be able to contriubte to
> some list discussions. However, message after message I see references to
> artists I have never heard of.
>
> And, well, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed! :) I feel the need for a IDM CD
> shopping spree, but I can't get *everything* talked about on the list, and
> wouldn't know where to start.
>
> So....I was wondering, if you had to pick, say 5 IDM CD's that you would
> recommend to someone who...ummmm just got into IDM....what would you
> suggest?
>
> Thanks!
>
>
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