Top 200 Best Electronic Music Albums Ever

Electronic music has come a long way since its inception in the late 19th century. It has grown to encompass various genres and styles, with each artist putting their own spin on the sound. With so much to choose from, it can be hard to narrow down the best electronic music albums of all time. However, there are a few timeless releases that have stood the test of time. This essay will discuss three of the best electronic music albums of all time, and why they have become so influential and beloved by fans.

The first album to discuss is Aphex Twin’s “Selected Ambient Works 85-92”. This timeless release was released in 1992 and was a major influence for many other artists in the electronic music scene. The album is composed of ambient soundscapes, with minimalistic beats and a range of textures and tones. This album can be seen as a precursor to the modern electronic music scene, and its influence can still be felt today. It is a must-have for any fan of electronic music.

The second album is Daft Punk’s “Discovery”. This 2001 release was an instant classic, and it helped to define the sound and style of modern electronic music. The album was a major success and it helped to launch the careers of Daft Punk. The album features a mix of upbeat techno and house beats, as well as more downtempo and melodic moments. It is an iconic record that still resonates with listeners today.

The final album is Boards of Canada’s “Music Has the Right to Children”. This 1998 release is a classic ambient and downtempo album, and it is considered one of the most influential albums in the history of electronic music. The album features a mix of eerie and dream-like soundscapes, and its influence can be heard in many of today’s electronic music releases. It is an essential album for any fan of electronic music.

In conclusion, electronic music has come a long way since its inception, and there are countless great albums to choose from. However, there are a few timeless releases that have stood the test of time. These include Aphex Twin’s “Selected Ambient Works 85-92”, Daft Punk’s “Discovery”, and Boards of Canada’s “Music Has the Right to Children”. These albums are essential listens for any fan of electronic music, and they have helped to define the sound and style of modern electronic music.

1. Aphex Twin – Selected Ambient Works 85-92 (1992)

2. Boards of Canada – Music Has The Right To Children (1998)

3. Daft Punk – Discovery (2001)

4. The Prodigy – The Fat of the Land (1997)

5. Kraftwerk – Trans-Europe Express (1977)

6. Autechre – Tri Repetae (1995)

7. Underworld – Dubnobasswithmyheadman (1994)

8. Orbital – Orbital 2 (1993)

9. The Chemical Brothers – Dig Your Own Hole (1997)

10. The Orb – Adventures Beyond the Ultraworld (1991)

11. Squarepusher – Go Plastic (2001)

12. Air – Moon Safari (1998)

13. Plastikman – Musik (1994)

14. The KLF – Chill Out (1990)

15. Björk – Homogenic (1997)

16. Goldfrapp – Felt Mountain (2000)

17. Massive Attack – Blue Lines (1991)

18. Amon Tobin – Bricolage (1997)

19. Leftfield – Leftism (1995)

20. Portishead – Dummy (1994)

21. The Future Sound of London – Lifeforms (1994)

22. Thievery Corporation – The Mirror Conspiracy (2000)

23. Arca – Mutant (2015)

24. Burial – Untrue (2007)

25. Four Tet – Rounds (2003)

26. Jam & Spoon – Tripomatic Fairytales 2001 (1992)

27. The Field – From Here We Go Sublime (2007)

28. Global Communication – 76:14 (1994)

29. Mount Kimbie – Crooks & Lovers (2010)

30. Photek – Modus Operandi (1997)

31. The Avalanches – Since I Left You (2000)

32. A Guy Called Gerald – Automanikk (1995)

33. LCD Soundsystem – Sound of Silver (2007)

34. Massive Attack – Mezzanine (1998)

35. Vangelis – Blade Runner (1982)

36. Tangerine Dream – Phaedra (1974)

37. Kraftwerk – The Man-Machine (1978)

38. Jean Michel Jarre – Oxygene (1976)

39. Underworld – Second Toughest in the Infants (1996)

40. The Prodigy – Music For The Jilted Generation (1994)

41. Air – Talkie Walkie (2004)

42. Aphex Twin – Richard D. James Album (1996)

43. The Chemical Brothers – Surrender (1999)

44. William Orbit – Strange Cargo III (1996)

45. The Orb – U.F. Orb (1992)

46. Burial – Burial (2006)

47. Orbital – In Sides (1996)

48. Justice – † (2007)

49. Massive Attack – Protection (1994)

50. Hot Chip – The Warning (2006)

51. LTJ Bukem – Logical Progression (1996)

52. Autechre – LP5 (1998)

53. Plastikman – Sheet One (1993)

54. Boards of Canada – Geogaddi (2002)

55. Aphex Twin – Drukqs (2001)

56. Portishead – Third (2008)

57. The Knife – Silent Shout (2006)

58. Amon Tobin – Supermodified (2000)

59. Daft Punk – Homework (1997)

60. Biosphere – Substrata (1997)

61. The Prodigy – Experience (1992)

62. Orbital – Snivilisation (1994)

63. The Field – Looping State Of Mind (2011)

64. Aphex Twin – Selected Ambient Works Volume II (1994)

65. Justice – Cross (2007)

66. Coldcut – Let Us Play! (1997)

67. Burial – Kindred (2012)

68. Four Tet – There Is Love In You (2010)

69. The Chemical Brothers – Come With Us (2002)

70. Vangelis – Albedo 0.39 (1976)

71. Squarepusher – Ufabulum (2012)

72. Amon Tobin – Out From Out Where (2002)

73. The KLF – The White Room (1991)

74. DJ Shadow – Endtroducing (1996)

75. The Future Sound of London – Dead Cities (1996)

76. Autechre – Incunabula (1993)

77. Carl Craig – More Songs About Food and Revolutionary Art (1997)

78. Underworld – Beaucoup Fish (1999)

79. Moby – Play (1999)

80. The Orb – U.F.Orb (1992)

81. Kraftwerk – Computer World (1981)

82. Aphex Twin – I Care Because You Do (1995)

83. Leftfield – Rhythm & Stealth (1999)

84. The Prodigy – The Fat Of The Land (1997)

85. The Chemical Brothers – Exit Planet Dust (1995)

86. Autechre – Untilted (2005)

87. Daft Punk – Homework (1997)

88. Massive Attack – 100th Window (2003)

89. The Prodigy – Music For The Jilted Generation (1994)

90. A Guy Called Gerald – Black Secret Technology (1995)

91. The KLF – The White Room (1991)

92. Burial – Untrue (2007)

93. The Field – Looping State Of Mind (2011)

94. Aphex Twin – Drukqs (2001)

95. Global Communication – 76:14 (1994)

96. Underworld – Beaucoup Fish (1999)

97. Orbital – Orbital (1991)

98. Boards of Canada – Music Has The Right To Children (1998)

99. Four Tet – Rounds (2003)

100. The Avalanches – Since I Left You (2000)

101. Massive Attack – Mezzanine (1998)

102. Vangelis – Blade Runner (1982)

103. Jean Michel Jarre – Oxygene (1976)

104. Kraftwerk – The Man-Machine (1978)

105. Photek – Modus Operandi (1997)

106. Goldfrapp – Felt Mountain (2000)

107. Mount Kimbie – Crooks & Lovers (2010)

108. LCD Soundsystem – Sound of Silver (2007)

109. Amon Tobin – Bricolage (1997)

110. Portishead – Dummy (1994)

111. The Future Sound of London – Lifeforms (1994)

112. Arca – Mutant (2015)

113. Jam & Spoon – Tripomatic Fairytales 2001 (1992)

114. Leftfield – Leftism (1995)

115. Thievery Corporation – The Mirror Conspiracy (2000)

116. Aphex Twin – Richard D. James Album (1996)

117. Tangerine Dream – Phaedra (1974)

118. Air – Moon Safari (1998)

119. Plastikman – Musik (1994)

120. William Orbit – Strange Cargo III (1996)

121. Moby – Play (1999)

122. The Knife – Silent Shout (2006)

123. Aphex Twin – I Care Because You Do (1995)

124. Justice – † (2007)

125. Leftfield – Rhythm & Stealth (1999)

126. Coldcut – Let Us Play! (1997)

127. Justice – Cross (2007)

128. The Orb – Adventures Beyond the Ultraworld (1991)

129. Squarepusher – Go Plastic (2001)

130. A Guy Called Gerald – Automanikk (1995)

131. Daft Punk – Discovery (2001)

132. Hot Chip – The Warning (2006)

133. LTJ Bukem – Logical Progression (1996)

134. Aphex Twin – Selected Ambient Works Volume II (1994)

135. Amon Tobin – Supermodified (2000)

136. Biosphere – Substrata (1997)

137. The Prodigy – Experience (1992)

138. Orbital – Snivilisation (1994)

139. Aphex Twin – Selected Ambient Works 85-92 (1992)

140. The Chemical Brothers – Come With Us (2002)

141. Vangelis – Albedo 0.39 (1976)

142. Squarepusher – Ufabulum (2012)

143. Amon Tobin – Out From Out Where (2002)

144. DJ Shadow – Endtroducing (1996)

145. The Future Sound of London – Dead Cities (1996)

146. Autechre – LP5 (1998)

147. Plastikman – Sheet One (1993)

148. Boards of Canada – Geogaddi (2002)

149. Aphex Twin – Drukqs (2001)

150. Portishead – Third (2008)

151. The Chemical Brothers – Surrender (1999)

152. William Orbit – Strange Cargo III (1996)

153. The Orb – U.F. Orb (1992)

154. Burial – Kindred (2012)

155. Four Tet – There Is Love In You (2010)

156. The Chemical Brothers – Exit Planet Dust (1995)

157. Autechre – Untilted (2005)

158. Carl Craig – More Songs About Food and Revolutionary Art (1997)

159. Underworld – Second Toughest in the Infants (1996)

160. The Prodigy – The Fat Of The Land (1997)

161. The KLF – Chill Out (1990)

162. Björk – Homogenic (1997)

163. Massive Attack – Blue Lines (1991)

164. Air – Talkie Walkie (2004)

165. Aphex Twin – Richard D. James Album (1996)

166. The Prodigy – Music For The Jilted Generation (1994)

167. A Guy Called Gerald – Black Secret Technology (1995)

168. The KLF – The White Room (1991)

169. Burial – Untrue (2007)

170. The Field – From Here We Go Sublime (2007)

171. Global Communication – 76:14 (1994)

172. Mount Kimbie – Crooks & Lovers (2010)

173. Photek – Modus Operandi (1997)

174. Goldfrapp – Felt Mountain (2000)

175. Orbital – In Sides (1996)

176. Justice – † (2007)

177. Massive Attack – Protection (1994)

178. Hot Chip – The Warning (2006)

179. LTJ Bukem – Logical Progression (1996)

180. Autechre – Incunabula (1993)

181. Daft Punk – Homework (1997)

182. The Chemical Brothers – Come With Us (2002)

183. Vangelis – Blade Runner (1982)

184. Jean Michel Jarre – Oxygene (1976)

185. Kraftwerk – The Man-Machine (1978)

186. Aphex Twin – I Care Because You Do (1995)

187. Leftfield – Rhythm & Stealth (1999)

188. The Prodigy – Experience (1992)

189. Autechre – Untilted (2005)

190. Daft Punk – Homework (1997)

191. Massive Attack – 100th Window (2003)

192. The Prodigy – Music For The Jilted Generation (1994)

193. A Guy Called Gerald – Black Secret Technology (1995)

194. The KLF – The White Room (1991)

195. Burial – Untrue (2007)

196. The Field – Looping State Of Mind (2011)

197. Aphex Twin – Drukqs (2001)

198. Global Communication – 76:14 (1994)

199. Underworld – Beaucoup Fish (1999)

200. Orbital – Orbital (1991)