Since you are interested in WHB, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
James Blake
James Blake [ Polydor Records U.K. / CD - released 24/Feb/2011 ] Featuring a blend of electronic production and more traditional recording techniques this self-titled debut from the London-based dubstep artist reflects his famously eclectic style. |
Talking Heads
Fear of Music [ Warner Bros. Records / CD - released 24/Aug/1999 ] A pivotal musical statement in the career of this highly respected quartet, with production and additional instrumental courtesy of Brian Eno. Essential Heads! |
Faithless
The Dance (Deluxe Edition) [ Liberation Records / CD - released 24/May/2010 ] 'The Dance' sees Maxi Jazz; Sister Bliss; and Rollo reach the bar that their back-catalogue sets so high, and Maxi reckons it's "chock-a-block with dance tunes, which we hope will be the soundtrack to many Saturday nights for a while to come." |
Bomb the Bass
Back to Light [ !K7 Records / CD - released 3/May/2010 ] The dusky atmosphere of 'Future Chaos' (2008) has given way here to a more radiant sound, buoyed by waves of synthesizers and propelled by clean-lined grooves. |
Cut Copy
Zonoscope (Limited Deluxe Edition) [ Modular / 2 CD/DVD - released 10/Feb/2011 ] Recorded over a six month period in a warehouse space the band rented in Melbourne and mixed in Atlanta by Ben H. Allen, 'Zonoscope' paints a mesmerizing picture, conjured by a band at the height of their powers. |
Delphic
Acolyte [ Modular Records / CD - released 8/Feb/2010 ] Splicing New Order's patent Mancunian brand of indie disco intellectualism with the unbound, arms aloft euphoria of Orbital, 'Acolyte' is a debut album of ecstatic everyman anthems equally at home on a main stage or lost out in the middle of the floor. |
Depeche Mode
Sounds of the Universe [ Mute Records / CD - released 20/Apr/2009 ] This is DM's most dazzling and diverse album in years, with the band using an array of vintage equipment, from analogue synthesisers to drum machines, in order to conjure up the retro-futuristic arrangements. |
Goose
Synrise [ !K7 Records / CD - released 24/Jan/2011 ] On 'Synrise' Goose look to '70s space disco such as Automat and '80s movie soundtracks, with names such as Philip Glass, Giorgio Moroder and Vangelis springing to mind. |
Hurts
Happiness [ Sony Music / CD - released 27/Sep/2010 ] 'Happiness' is the debut studio album from Mancunian duo Hurts (comprised of singer Theo Hutchcraft and keyboardist Adam Anderson) and includes "Better Than Love", "Wonderful Life" and "Devotion", featuring Kylie Minogue. |
Junior Boys
Begone Dull Care [ Domino Records / CD - released 18/May/2009 ] Drawing on a diverse array of influences from early disco pioneers Tom Moulton & Patrick Adams to electronic visionaries Steve Reich + Bill Nelson, 'Begone Dull Care' is carefully sculpted with lush synthetic layers and intricate vocal melodies. |
These New Puritans
Hidden [ Domino Records / CD - released 18/Jan/2010 ] 'Hidden' is the ambitious sophomore album from this British quartet, which sees them incorporate six foot Japanese taiko drums; a thirteen piece brass & woodwind ensemble; and Foley sound effect recording techniques into 11 cuts of giddy, sonic goodness. |
Unkle
Where Did the Night Fall [ POD / CD - released 10/May/2010 ] This fifth studio effort from Unkle sees the musical mastermind of the group, James Lavelle, team up with a whole range of talented guest artists, including: Sleepy Sun; The Black Angels; Mark Lanegan; Gavin Clark, plus others. |