Antony and the Johnsons - The Crying Light

I really like this album. Some of the songs don't really go anywhere and are a bit of a bore, but the good tracks (Epilepsy is Dancing) are fantastic. Some really beautiful music, with a really unique voice.

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A Tribe Called Quest - The Low End Theory (1991) & Midnight Marauders (1993)

And to continue with the hip hop trend on the blog, a double shot of the Tribe. Both albums are considered classics of 90s hip hop.

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Shiina Ringo - Karuki Zamen Kuri no Hana (2003)

Amazing Japanese art pop with lovely vocals and a unique blending of multiple genres. This album basically made my summer ten times more awesome.

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P.S.: Tagged in Japanese but the English titles are on Wikipedia if you prefer.

Mos Def and Talib Kweli are Black Star

More Mos Def and this time with another killer emcee in Talib Kweli. Some very good tunes on this one, Definition being my favorite.

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Mos Def - Black on Both Sides

The definitive Mos Def album, and a hip hop classic so I am told.

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Mos Def - The Ecstatic

Just bought this CD because it was cheap, and it's really good, I'd personally say it's pretty close to Black on Both Sides. Hopefully gonna see his show in Toronto with DOOM.

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