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The Best Electronic Albums of the 2000s

Our pick of the essential electronic records released in the 2000s, ranked.

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    DiscoveryDaft Punk

    Discovery

    Daft Punk · 2001 · Electronic

    A euphoric, nostalgic blend of house, disco and filtered French touch, home to 'One More Time' and 'Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger'. Glossy, joyful and impeccably sequenced. The duo's most beloved record.

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    UntrueBurial

    Untrue

    Burial · 2007 · Electronic

    Ghostly, rain-soaked dubstep built from pitched vocal fragments and vinyl crackle, evoking late-night London. Deeply atmospheric and emotional. One of the century's defining electronic albums.

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    DrukqsAphex Twin

    Drukqs

    Aphex Twin · 2001 · Electronic

    A sprawling double album swinging between brutal drill-and-bass and tender prepared-piano miniatures. Eclectic and divisive. A maximal late peak.

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    Since I Left YouThe Avalanches

    Since I Left You

    The Avalanches · 2000 · Electronic

    A joyous, sample-collage masterpiece of sunny plunderphonics. Dazzling and beloved. A singular record.

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    GorillazGorillaz

    Gorillaz

    Gorillaz · 2001 · Electronic

    A grimy, eclectic debut blending hip-hop, rock and dub, home to 'Clint Eastwood'. Fresh and fun. A striking arrival.

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    Demon DaysGorillaz

    Demon Days

    Gorillaz · 2005 · Electronic

    A dark, genre-blending peak of the virtual band, home to 'Feel Good Inc.'. Inventive and huge. Their masterpiece.

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    CrossJustice

    Cross

    Justice · 2007 · Electronic

    Maximalist, distorted French electro-house, brash and thrilling. 'D.A.N.C.E.' anchors it. A defining dance record of the late 2000s.

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    KalaM.I.A.

    Kala

    M.I.A. · 2007 · Electronic

    A wild, globe-spanning blend of dancehall, electro and protest, home to 'Paper Planes'. Bold and acclaimed. A genre-blurring landmark.

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    GeogaddiBoards of Canada

    Geogaddi

    Boards of Canada · 2002 · Electronic

    A darker, denser follow-up to Music Has the Right to Children. Eerie and beloved. A high point.

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    RoundsFour Tet

    Rounds

    Four Tet · 2003 · Electronic

    A warm, organic blend of folk textures and electronic beats, intricate and humane. A folktronica landmark. Endlessly replayable.

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    Los AngelesFlying Lotus

    Los Angeles

    Flying Lotus · 2008 · Electronic

    A dense, woozy beat-scene landmark. Inventive and influential. A breakthrough.

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    The WarningHot Chip

    The Warning

    Hot Chip · 2006 · Electronic

    A witty, melodic synth-pop peak, home to 'Over and Over'. Tuneful and beloved. A breakthrough.

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    In Ghost ColoursCut Copy

    In Ghost Colours

    Cut Copy · 2008 · Electronic

    A bright, nostalgic dance-pop peak. Tuneful and beloved. A genre highlight.

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    Crystal CastlesCrystal Castles

    Crystal Castles

    Crystal Castles · 2008 · Electronic

    An abrasive, glitchy electro-punk debut. Bold and influential. A breakthrough.

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    Melody A.M.Royksopp

    Melody A.M.

    Royksopp · 2001 · Electronic

    A warm, melodic downtempo debut of Scandinavian cool. Smooth and beloved. A chill-out staple.

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    Simple ThingsZero 7

    Simple Things

    Zero 7 · 2001 · Electronic

    A lush, downtempo debut of warm, soulful chill-out. Smooth and beloved. A genre highlight.

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    ConfieldAutechre

    Confield

    Autechre · 2001 · Electronic

    A dense, abstract IDM landmark of generative complexity. Challenging and acclaimed. A genre high point.

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    The Campfire HeadphaseBoards of Canada

    The Campfire Headphase

    Boards of Canada · 2005 · Electronic

    A guitar-tinged, hazy electronica peak. Warm and acclaimed. A strong record.

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    Push the ButtonThe Chemical Brothers

    Push the Button

    The Chemical Brothers · 2005 · Electronic

    A varied, hit-laden peak, home to 'Galvanize'. Loud and beloved. A high point.

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    ThirdPortishead

    Third

    Portishead · 2008 · Electronic

    A stark, abrasive comeback far from their trip-hop roots. Bold and acclaimed. A creative high.

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    Talkie WalkieAir

    Talkie Walkie

    Air · 2004 · Electronic

    A warm, melodic downtempo peak. Dreamy and beloved. A high point.

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    Saturdays = YouthM83

    Saturdays = Youth

    M83 · 2008 · Electronic

    A nostalgic, 80s-drenched synth-pop peak. Dreamy and beloved. A breakthrough.

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    From Here We Go SublimeThe Field

    From Here We Go Sublime

    The Field · 2007 · Electronic

    A hypnotic, looping minimal-techno landmark. Immersive and acclaimed. A genre cornerstone.

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    ModeratModerat

    Moderat

    Moderat · 2009 · Electronic

    A sleek, melodic techno-and-bass collaboration. Hypnotic and acclaimed. A genre highlight.

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    AndorraCaribou

    Andorra

    Caribou · 2007 · Electronic

    A sunny, psychedelic-pop peak. Tuneful and acclaimed. A high point.

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    BurialBurial

    Burial

    Burial · 2006 · Electronic

    A ghostly, rain-soaked dubstep debut of nocturnal London. Atmospheric and influential. A genre landmark.

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    Endless SummerFennesz

    Endless Summer

    Fennesz · 2001 · Electronic

    A gorgeous blend of guitar and glitch, warm and melodic. Singular and beloved. An ambient-pop landmark.

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    The Disintegration LoopsWilliam Basinski

    The Disintegration Loops

    William Basinski · 2002 · Electronic

    A haunting ambient landmark of decaying tape loops, tied to 9/11. Elegiac and singular. A profound record.