The Best Electronic Albums of the 2010s

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   Random Access MemoriesDaft Punk

   Random Access Memories

   Daft Punk · 2013 · Electronic

   A lavish live-instrument turn away from samples, chasing the warmth of 1970s and 80s studio craft with collaborators like Nile Rodgers. 'Get Lucky' became inescapable. Polished, reverent and grand.

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   SettleDisclosure

   Settle

   Disclosure · 2013 · Electronic

   A polished, soulful debut that revived UK house for a new generation, full of vocal hooks. Slick and danceable. A modern dance staple.

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   In ColourJamie xx

   In Colour

   Jamie xx · 2015 · Electronic

   A warm, nostalgic solo record drawing on UK rave history, melodic and emotional. 'Loud Places' is a highlight. A beautiful dance album.

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   SyroAphex Twin

   Syro

   Aphex Twin · 2014 · Electronic

   A warm, melodic comeback after years away. Inventive and acclaimed. A Grammy-winning return.

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   There Is Love in YouFour Tet

   There Is Love in You

   Four Tet · 2010 · Electronic

   A warm, melodic folktronica peak. Hypnotic and acclaimed. A high point.

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   SwimCaribou

   Swim

   Caribou · 2010 · Electronic

   A liquid, melodic dance record of warmth and invention. Hypnotic and emotional. A modern electronic favourite.

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   Our LoveCaribou

   Our Love

   Caribou · 2014 · Electronic

   A warm, emotional dance peak of melodic invention. Hypnotic and acclaimed. A high point.

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   Black SandsBonobo

   Black Sands

   Bonobo · 2010 · Electronic

   A lush, organic blend of downtempo electronics and live instrumentation. Warm and cinematic. A beloved chill-out record.

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   CosmogrammaFlying Lotus

   Cosmogramma

   Flying Lotus · 2010 · Electronic

   A dense, cosmic fusion of electronic, jazz and hip-hop, dazzling and immersive. Ambitious and acclaimed. A modern landmark.

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    ImmunityJon Hopkins

    Immunity

    Jon Hopkins · 2013 · Electronic

    A widescreen techno journey from euphoric peaks to ambient comedown, beautifully produced. Immersive and emotional. A modern electronic high point.

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    BicepBicep

    Bicep

    Bicep · 2017 · Electronic

    A lush, nostalgic dance debut of emotional house and techno. Hypnotic and acclaimed. A breakthrough.

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    HeligolandMassive Attack

    Heligoland

    Massive Attack · 2010 · Electronic

    A dark, guest-laden late peak of trip-hop atmosphere. Immersive and acclaimed. A strong record.

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    WildflowerThe Avalanches

    Wildflower

    The Avalanches · 2016 · Electronic

    A long-awaited, sunny sample-collage sequel. Joyful and acclaimed. A worthy return.

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    Plastic BeachGorillaz

    Plastic Beach

    Gorillaz · 2010 · Electronic

    A lush, star-guested concept peak of eco-pop. Inventive and beloved. A high point.

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    One Life StandHot Chip

    One Life Stand

    Hot Chip · 2010 · Electronic

    A warm, melodic synth-pop peak of emotional dance music. Tuneful and beloved. One of their best.

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    Oil of Every Pearl's Un-InsidesSOPHIE

    Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides

    SOPHIE · 2018 · Electronic

    A radical, deconstructed pop landmark of plastic textures and beauty. Visionary and acclaimed. A singular record.

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    Hurry Up, We're DreamingM83

    Hurry Up, We're Dreaming

    M83 · 2011 · Electronic

    A vast, nostalgic synth-pop double album of widescreen euphoria, anchored by 'Midnight City'. Lush and grand. Their masterpiece.

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    Tomorrow's HarvestBoards of Canada

    Tomorrow's Harvest

    Boards of Canada · 2013 · Electronic

    A cinematic, foreboding comeback of widescreen electronica. Atmospheric and acclaimed. A strong return.

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    MigrationBonobo

    Migration

    Bonobo · 2017 · Electronic

    A warm, intricate downtempo peak. Lush and acclaimed. A high point.

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    Until the Quiet ComesFlying Lotus

    Until the Quiet Comes

    Flying Lotus · 2012 · Electronic

    A dreamy, immersive beat-scene peak. Inventive and acclaimed. A high point.

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    You're Dead!Flying Lotus

    You're Dead!

    Flying Lotus · 2014 · Electronic

    A frenetic, jazz-fusion-meets-beats peak. Bold and acclaimed. A creative high.

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    SingularityJon Hopkins

    Singularity

    Jon Hopkins · 2018 · Electronic

    A widescreen techno journey of peaks and ambient calm. Immersive and acclaimed. A high point.

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    ElaeniaFloating Points

    Elaenia

    Floating Points · 2015 · Electronic

    A lush, jazz-and-electronics debut of organic beauty. Inventive and acclaimed. A breakthrough.

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    CrushFloating Points

    Crush

    Floating Points · 2019 · Electronic

    A sharp, dancefloor-leaning peak of textured electronics. Bold and acclaimed. A high point.

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    CaracalDisclosure

    Caracal

    Disclosure · 2015 · Electronic

    A polished, guest-laden follow-up to Settle. Smooth and big. A commercial high.

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    James BlakeJames Blake

    James Blake

    James Blake · 2011 · Electronic

    A spare, soulful debut of sub-bass, silence and fractured vocals that helped define post-dubstep. Intimate and influential. A striking arrival.

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    OvergrownJames Blake

    Overgrown

    James Blake · 2013 · Electronic

    A subtler, soulful follow-up to the debut. Intimate and Mercury-winning. A high point.

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    SBTRKTSBTRKT

    SBTRKT

    SBTRKT · 2011 · Electronic

    A sleek, post-dubstep debut of soulful electronics. Smooth and acclaimed. A breakthrough.

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    New EnergyFour Tet

    New Energy

    Four Tet · 2017 · Electronic

    A warm, meditative peak of melodic electronics. Hypnotic and acclaimed. A high point.

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    ReplicaOneohtrix Point Never

    Replica

    Oneohtrix Point Never · 2011 · Electronic

    A haunting, sample-based electronic landmark of uncanny loops. Inventive and acclaimed. A modern cornerstone.

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    R Plus SevenOneohtrix Point Never

    R Plus Seven

    Oneohtrix Point Never · 2013 · Electronic

    A dense, uncanny electronic peak of fractured texture. Bold and acclaimed. A high point.

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    Ravedeath, 1972Tim Hecker

    Ravedeath, 1972

    Tim Hecker · 2011 · Electronic

    A vast, decaying ambient-noise peak. Immersive and acclaimed. A genre high point.

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    99.9%KAYTRANADA

    99.9%

    KAYTRANADA · 2016 · Electronic

    A funky, dancefloor-ready debut of crisp house and soul. Groovy and acclaimed. A breakthrough.

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    BubbaKAYTRANADA

    Bubba

    KAYTRANADA · 2019 · Electronic

    A funky, danceable peak of crisp house and soul. Groovy and Grammy-winning. A high point.

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    ArcaArca

    Arca

    Arca · 2017 · Electronic

    A raw, vulnerable art-electronic peak of fractured beauty. Bold and acclaimed. A creative high.

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