Great Albums (Space Is Only Noise/Nicolas Jaar)

Year : 2011

In Space Is Only Noise what debutant Nicolas Jaar focuses on is the space between beats. It is for this reason that his compositions are noticeably slow-tempo. Many extraneous sounds have been added to the listening experience, sounds which almost seem commonplace, like the soft 'plop' of a water droplet. In his own words, "More unintentional things happen within the beats." All in all, a thrilling work of art, to be enjoyed in complete silence, preferably with head/earphones.

Personal Picks : "Colomb", "Too Many Kids Finding Rain In The Dust" and "I Got A Woman".

Heaven Must Be Like This/Ohio Players

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAxsek1ovkA

The bass and the drums together create a groovy playground for the piano.

New World Man/Rush

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAqdxl7KzjE

The hit single from the 1982 album Signals. Like 90125 by Yes, Signals introduced Rush to a young breed of listeners with its use of electronic instrumentation and more pop-oriented chord patterns. (Interestingly, the song was written to make both sides of the record equal in length.) 

River/Joni Mitchell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpFudDAYqxY

This is what I'm sleeping to these days.

Big Me/Foo Fighters

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YMB70Occzo

For my 300th post, I leave you with a sweet, feel-good melody from '95. (Much love, guys. And as always, happy listening.)

Driving With The Brakes On/Del Amitri

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgsBoqXHK8g

This song is like a blast from the past. I used to listen to it all the time with one of my music buddies in college. :) 

Peaches/Presidents Of The United States Of America

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmaF6IOODFc

A nice song if you're feeling particularly light-headed. And if you like peaches. I do.

Your Hand In Mine/Explosions In The Sky

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzIK5FaC38w

Beautiful guitar-laden instrumental piece from the American post-rock band. Fantastic tremolo picking in the crescendo. (Hat tip: Vinayak)

Spoonman/Soundgarden

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0mYZswIU5M

From 2:34, you can hear drummer Matt Cameron's genius at work.

Wouldn't It Be Nice/Beach Boys

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMytHN6odD4

This track seems to be making a comeback of sorts, what with the Volkswagen ad and all. The first song off Pet Sounds, it's a great tune to sing along to.

Hey Moon/John Maus

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av5Jb52yFBo

From his awesome, awesome album We Must Become The Pitiless Censors Of Ourselves released last year. Ambient music at its epic best. The song was originally written by Molly Nilsson. Here's the link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ594IL_wyw&feature=related