Techno / Electronica

Add N to (X) [1996– ]

• Avant Hard [1999, Mute], B

Air [1995– ]

• Moon Safari [1998, Caroline], B+
• Pocket Symphony [2007, Astralwerks], B+(*)

Apparat

• Walls [2006, Shitkatapult Strike], B+(***)

Craig Armstrong

• As If to Nothing [2002, Melankolic/Astralwerks], C

Asian Dub Foundation

• Rafi's Revenge [1998, Slash], B

Juan Atkins (1962– )

• Legends: Volume 1 [2000–1, Om], B+

The Avalanches

• Since I Left You [2000, Sire/Modular], B+

Howie B

• Snatch [1999, Palm Pictures], B+

Baby Namboos [1999– ]

• Ancoats 2 Zambia [1999, Palm Pictures], B+

Badawi

• Bedouin Sound Clash [1996, ROIR], B

The Baldwin Brothers

• Return of the Golden Rhodes [2006, TVT], B

Basement Jaxx [1994– ]

• Rooty [2001, Astralwerks], A–
• Kish Kash [2003, Astralwerks], B+
• Crazy Itch Radio [2006, XL], B+(***)

Beats International [1990–1992]

• Let Them Eat Bingo [1990, Elektra], A
• Excursion on the Version [1992, Polygram], A–

Beequeen [2002– ]

• The Bodyshop [2003–4, Important], B

The Benevento Russo Duo [2005– ]

• Best Reason to Buy the Sun [2005, Ropeadope], B
• Play Pause Stop [2006, Butter Problems/Reincarnate Music], B

Biosphere

• Autour de la Lune [2004, Touch], C+

Broadway Project [2001– ]

• The Vessel [2004, Doubling Cube], B+

Brownout

• Homenaje [2005–7, Freestyle], B

The Bug

• Pressure [2003, Meow], A–
• London Zoo [2008, Ninja Tune], B+(*)

LTJ Bukem (1967– )

• Logical Progression [1996, FFRR, 2 CD], B+

Bullfrog

• Bullfrog [2001, Ropeadope], A–

Burial

• Untrue [2007, Hyperdub], B+(***)

Caribou

• Andorra [2007, Merge], B

The Cars Are the Stars [2004– ]

• Fragments [2004, Chez Moi], B+

The Chemical Brothers [1995– ]

• Exit Planet Dust [1995, Astralwerks], A–
• Dig Your Own Hole [1997, Astralwerks], B+
• Surrender [1999, Astralwerks], A–
• Singles 93–03 [1993–2003, Astralwerks, 2 CD], B+
• Push the Button [2005, Astralwerks], B+(***)

Clinton [1999– ]

• Disco and the Halfway to Discontent [2000, Astralwerks], B+

Cluster [1970– ]

• Cluster 71 [1971, Water], B+(**)
• w/Brian Eno: Cluster and Eno [1977, Skyclad], B+

Coldcut

• Let Us Play! [1997, Ninja Tune], B

Carl Craig (1969– )

• More Songs About Food and Revolutionary Art [1997, Planet E], A–

Cursor Miner

• Plays God [2004, Lo], A–

Daft Punk [1995– ]

• Discovery [2001, Virgin], B–
• Alive 2007 [2007, Virgin], A–

Danger Mouse

• The Grey Album [2004, bootleg], B+

Greg Davis

• w/Steven Hess: Decisions [2003, Longbox], B+(*)

Dan Deacon

• Spiderman of the Rings [2007, Carpark], B

Matthew Dear

• Asa Breed [2007, Ghostly International], B+(*)

Dimitri From Paris

• Sacrebleu [1996, Sourcelab], B

Dirty Vegas [2001– ]

• Dirty Vegas [2002, Capitol], B–

DJ Cheb I Sabbah

• As Far As: A DJ Mix [2003, Six Degrees], B+

DJ Food

• Refried Food [1997, Shadow Records], B+

DJ Irene

• Global House Diva [2000, Strictly Hype/Warlock], B

DJ Logic

• Zen of Logic [2005, Ropeadope], B+(*)
• w/Jason Miles: Global Noize [2008, Shanachie], B+(**)

DeeJay Punk-Roc (1971– )

• Chicken Eye [1998, Independiente], B+

DJ/Rupture

• Gold Teeth Thief [2001, ViolentTurD], B+
• Minesweeper Suite [2002, Tigerbeat], B

DJ Sammy [1999– ]

• Heaven [2002, Robbins], B

DJ Shadow (1973– )

• Endtroducing [1996, Mo Wax], A
• Endtroducing (Deluxe Edition) [1996–97, Island/Chronicles, 2 CD], B+
• The Private Press [2002, MCA], A
• Live! In Tune and on Time [2004, Geffen], B

DJ Spooky (1970– )

• Optometry [2002, Thirsty Ear], A–
• Dubtometry [2003, Thirsty Ear], B+
• Celestial Mechanix [2004, Thirsty Ear, 2 CD], B+
• w/Dave Lombardo: Drums of Death [2005, Thirsty Ear], A–
• Creation Rebel [2007, Trojan/Sanctuary], B+(***)

DJ Wally

• Nothing Stays the Same [2003, Thirsty Ear], A–

DJ Yoda

• Fabriclive.39 [2008, Fabric], B+(**)

808 State [1988– ]

• Utd. State 90 [1990, Tommy Boy], B

Fatboy Slim (1963– )

• Better Living Through Chemistry [1997, Astralwerks], A–
• You've Come a Long Way, Baby [1998, Astralwerks], A–
• On the Floor at the Boutique [1998, Astralwerks], B+
• Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars [2000, Astralwerks], A–
• The Greatest Hits: Why Try Harder [1996–2006, Astralwerks], A–

Fennesz

• Venice [2004, Touch], B

Four Tet

• Rounds [2003, Domino], A–
• Everything Ecstatic [2005, Domino], A–

Funki Porcini

• The Ultimately Empty Million Pounds [1999, Ninja Tune], B

Future Sound of London [1991– ]

• Lifeforms [1994, Astralwerks, 2 CD], B+
• Dead Cities [1996, Astralwerks], B

Morgan Geist

• Unclassics: Obscure Electronic Funk and Disco 1978–1985 [1978–85, Environ], A–
• Double Night Time [2008, Environ], B+(***)

Genaside II [1991– ]

• Ad Finite [1999, Never], B+

Girl Talk

• Night Ripper [2006, Illegal Art], A–

Goldie (1966– )

• Timeless [1995, FFRR], B

Gorillaz [2001– ]

• Spacemonkeyz Vs. Gorillaz: Laika Come Home [2002, EMI], B

Gotan Project

• Inspiración-Espiración Remix [2004, Beggars XL], B+

Hazard

• w/Fennesz, Biosphere: Light [2001, Touch, EP], B

Kieran Hebden

• w/Steve Reid: The Exchange Session Vol. 1 [2005, Domino], A–
• w/Steve Reid: The Exchange Session Vol. 2 [2005, Domino], B+(**)
• w/Steve Reid: Tongues [2006, Domino], B+(***)

Herbert

• Score [1997–2006, !K7], B

Holy Fuck [2005– ]

• LP [2007, Young Turks], A–

Horace X [2003– ]

• Sackbutt [2003, Omnium], B+

I'm Not a Gun

• Our Lives on Wednesdays [2005, City Centre Offices], A–

Innerzone Orchestra

• Programmed [1999, Astralwerks], B–

Jazzanova

• Blue Note Trip [2005, Blue Note, 2 CD], B–

Justice

• Cross [2007, Vice/Ed Banger], B+(*)

Kammerflimmer Kollektief [2001– ]

• Absencen [2005, Staubgold], B+

Kelley Polar

• I Need You to Hold on While the Sky Is Falling [2008, Environ], B+(*)

Kid Koala (1975– )

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome [2000, Ninja Tune], B+
• Some of My Best Friends Are DJ's [2003, Ninja Tune], A–

The KLF [1988– ]

• The History of the JAMS aka The Timelords [(1988), TVT], B+
• The White Room [1991, Arista], A

Kruder and Dorfmeister [1993– ]

• The K&D Sessions [1998, Studio !K7, 2 CD], A–

Lady Sovereign

• Vertically Challenged [2005, Chocolate Industries], A–
• Public Warning [2006, Def Jam], B+(***)

Larsen

• Play [2005, Important], B+

LCD Soundsystem

• LCD Soundsystem [2005, DFA/Capitol, 2 CD], B+(**)
• Sound of Silver [2006, DFA/Capitol], A–

Leftfield [1993– ]

• Leftism [1995, Hard Hands/Columbia], B+

Larry Levan (1954–92)

• Journey Into Paradise: The Larry Levan Story [1978–86, Rhino, 2 CD], A–

Jamie Lidell

• Multiply [2005, Warp], B+(**)
• Jim [2008, Warp], B+(**)

Liquid Todd [1999– ]

• Action [1999, Ultra], A–
• Solid State [2002, The Right Stuff], B+

Lords of Acid [1990– ]

• Lust [1991, Caroline], B

Lovage

• Music to Make Love to Your Old Lady By [2001, 75 Ark], B

Luomo

• The Present Lover [2003, Kinetic], B+

Mantronix [1985–1991]

• Music Madness [1987, Sleeping Bag], B+
• In Full Effect [1988, Capitol], B+
• This Should Move Ya [1989, Capitol], B

Massive Attack [1991– ]

• Blue Lines [1991, Virgin], B+
• Protection [1995, Virgin], A–
• No Protection: Massive Attack V Mad Professor [1996, Gyroscope], B
• Mezzanine [1998, Virgin], B+
• 100th Window [2003, Virgin], B

MC 900 Ft. Jesus

• Welcome to My Dream [1991, Nettwerk], B+

Meat Beat Manifesto [1989– ]

• Storm the Studio [1989, Wax Trax!], B+
• 99% [1990, Mute], B+
• Actual Sounds and Voices [1998, Nothing], B+
• At the Center [2005, Thirsty Ear], B+

M.I.A.

• w/Diplo: Piracy Funds Terrorism, Vol. 1 [2004, no label], A–
• Arular [2005, Beggars XL], A–
• Kala [2007, Interscope], A–

Moby (1965– )

• Ambient [1993, Instinct], B+
• Move [1993, Elektra], B+
• Everything Is Wrong [1995, Elektra], A–
• Animal Rights [1996, Elektra], B+
• Songs 1993–1998 [1993–98, Elektra], B+
• Play [1999, V2], A
• 18 [2002, V2], A–
• Hotel [2005, V2, 2 CD], B+
• Last Night [2008, Mute], B+(**)

Mocean Worker

• Mixed Emotional Features [1999, Palm Pictures], B+

Morcheeba [1996– ]

• Who Can You Trust? [1996, Discovery], B+
• Big Calm [1998, Sire], B
• Dive Deep [2008, Ultra], B

Múm

• The Peel Sessions [2002, Fat Cat, EP], B+(*)

Muslimgauze (1961–99)

• Uzbekistani Bizzare and Souk [1995–96, Important], B+(***)

Ramiro Musotto

• Sudaka [2003, Fast Horse], A–

mu-Ziq [1971– ]

• In Pine Effect [1995, Astralwerks], B–

Mylo [2004– ]

• Destroy Rock & Roll [2004, RCA/Breast Fed], B+(*)

Nortec Collective

• The Tijuana Sessions Vol. 1 [2001, Palm Pictures], A–
• Tijuana Sessions Vol. 3 [2005, Nacional], B+(***)

Nuyorican Soul [1996– ]

• Nuyorican Soul [1997, GRP], B

Open Door

• So Close So Beautiful [2006, Hipbone/Kindred Rhythm], B+(*)

Orbital [1991– ]

• Snivilisation [1994, FFRR], C+

Organic Grooves

• Black Cherry [2002, AUM Fidelity], A–

Panjabi MC [1993– ]

• Beware [2003, Sequence], A–

Paradigm

• Melodies for Uncertain Robots [2008, Ropeadope], B–

Photek [1994– ]

• Form and Function [1998, Astralwerks], B+

Portishead [1994– ]

• Dummy [1994, Go! Discs], B–
• Third [2008, Mercury], B–

Prefuse 73

• One World Extinguisher [2003, Warp], B–

The Prodigy [1991– ]

• Music for the Jilted Generation [1995, Mute], A–

Rae & Christian

• Sleepwalking [2000, !K7], B+

Recoil

• Unsound Methods [1997, Reprise], B

Hans-Joachim Roedelius

• w/Tim Story: Inlandish [2008, Gronland], B+(**)

Röyksopp [2001– ]

• Melody A.M. [2001, Astralwerks, 2 CD], A–

Ryuichi Sakamoto (1952– )

• Neo Geo [1987, Epic], B

St Germain [1996– ]

• Tourist [2000, Blue Note], B+
• Boulevard: New Version: The Complete Series [1996–2002, Pias America], B

Scanner (1964– )

• Play Along [2005, Sub Rosa], B

Shantel (1968– )

• Disko Partizani [2007, Crammed Disc], B+(*)

Sidestepper

• 3AM: In Beats We Trust [2003, Palm], B+

Talvin Singh

• Talvin Singh Presents Anokha: Soundz of the Asian Underground [1997, Quango], B

Roni Size

• w/Reprazent: New Forms [1997, Talkin' Loud, 2 CD], B+
• In the Mode [2000, Talkin' Loud], A–

Snowboy

• The Soul of Snowboy [1993–98, Acid Jazz], B

Source Direct [1992– ]

• Exorcise the Demons [1999, Astralwerks], B

Spring Heel Jack [1995– ]

• 68 Million Shades [1996, Island], B+
• Busy Curious Thirsty [1997, Island], B+
• Treader [1999, Thirsty Ear], B+
• Masses [2001, Thirsty Ear], A–
• Amassed [2002, Thirsty Ear], B+
• Live [2003, Thirsty Ear], B
• The Sweetness of the Water [2004, Thirsty Ear], B–
• Songs & Themes [2007, Thirsty Ear], B+(*)

Steinski (1951– )

• Nothing to Fear: A Rough Mix [2002, Soul Ting], A
• Steinski's Burning Out of Control: The Sugarhill Mix [2003, Antidote], A–
• What Does It All Mean? 1983–2006 Retrospective [1983–2006, Illegal Art, 2 CD], A

Thievery Corporation [1996– ]

• Sounds From the Thievery Hi-Fi [1996, ESL Music], B+
• The Cosmic Game [2005, ESL Music], B

Tied + Tickled Trio

• Aelita [2007, Morr Music], B

Tricky (1964– )

• Maxinquaye [1995, Island], B+
• Nearly God [1996, Island], B
• Pre-Millennium Tension [1996, Island], B+
• Angels with Dirty Faces [1998, Polygram], A–
• w/DJ Muggs, Grease: Juxtapose [1999, Island], B+
• A Ruff Guide [1994–99, Island], A–
• Blowback [2001, Hollywood], A
• Vulnerable [2003, Sanctuary], B+
• Knowle West Boy [2008, Domino], B+(***)

Triple R

• Friends [2002, Kompakt], A–

United State of Electronica

• United State of Electronica [2004, Sonic Boom], A–

UNKLE [1995– ]

• Psyence Fiction [1998, Mo Wax/London], B+

Junior Vasquez (1946– )

• Earth Music [2002, Tommy Boy], B

Luke Vibert

• w/BJ Cole: Stop the Panic [2000, Astralwerks], B+

Wax Tailor

• Hope and Sorrow [2007, Decon], A–

We [1997– ]

• As Is [1997, Asphodel], B+

Wiley (1979– )

• Playtime Is Over [2007, Big Dada], B+(*)

Yohimbe Brothers

• Front End Lifter [2002, Ropeadope], A–
• The Tao of Yo [2004, Thirsty Ear], A–

Various Artists

• Back to Mine: New Order [1967–97, DMC], B+
• Big Rock'n Beats [1997, TVT], A–
• A Break from the Norm [(2001), Restless], B
• Dance Hits U.K. [1994, Moonshine Music], B+
• DFA Compilation #2 [2004, DFA, 3 CD], B+
• Extra Yard: The Bouncement Revolution [2002, Big Dada], A–
• Frikyiwa Collection 1 [2000, Six Degrees], B
• Future World Funk 2 [2000, Ocho], A–
• Glasscuts (Philip Glass Remixed) [2005, Orange Mountain Music], B+(*)
• Handraizer [1994, Moonshine], A–
• History of House Music, Vol. 2: New York Garage Style [(1997), Cold Front], B+
• Impulsive! Revolutionary Jazz Reworked [2005, Impulse], B
• Journeys By DJ: Billy Nasty Mix [1993, Moonshine Music], B+
• Kickin' Hardcore Leaders [1994, Instinct], B+
• Kickin' Mental Detergent [1992, Kickin'], A–
• Machine Soul: An Odyssey into Electronic Dance Music [(2000), Rhino, 2 CD], B+
• Mush Filmstrip (Frame 1) [2001, Shadow], A–
• The Only Blip Hop Record You Will Ever Need, Vol. 1 [1996–2002, Luaka Bop], B+
• Only for the Headstrong: The Ultimate Rave Compilation [1992, FFRR], B+
• The Perfect Beats: New York Electro Hip-Hop + Underground Dance Classics, 1980–1985 [1980–85, Timber], A–
• The Perfect Beats: New York Electro Hip-Hop + Underground Dance Classics, 1980–1985, Volume 2 [1981–84, Timber], A–
• The Perfect Beats: New York Electro Hip-Hop + Underground Dance Classics, 1980–1985, Volume 3 [1981–85, Timber], B+
• The Perfect Beats: New York Electro Hip-Hop + Underground Dance Classics 1980–1985, Volume 4 [1971–90, Timber], A
• Pop Fiction: New Crime Jazz [1996, Quango], A–
• The Rough Guide to Global Dance [(2000), World Music Network], B+
• Technosonic, Vol. 3: A Journey into Trance [1993, Sonic], A–
• Turntable Tastemakers Issue No. 1: The Sound of Cleveland City Recordings [1994, Moonshine], B+
• Warp 10+3: The Remixes [(1999), Matador, 2 CD], B+
• Y2K: Beat the Clock Version 1.0 [(1999), Sony], A–