A Guy Called Gerald's landmark electronica album from 1995 finally gets reissued (last issue appears to be 1997). Although it's technically a drum and bass album, the music really transcends genre tags. There was nothing that really sounded like this at the time (Goldie's album came out later that year). Gerald weaved-in vocals in an intelligent way (rather than the pitched-up norm), used alternative drum kits (lots of afro-percussion), and helped pioneer both the dark and atmospheric styles (that directly inspired such acts as Burial). Checkout: "So Many Dreams(1), Alita's Dream(2), Finley's Rainbow(3), Cybergen(4), Cyberjazz(5)," and "Life Unfolds His Mystery(6)." Recommended.

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