The Best Electronic Albums of the 2010s
Our pick of the essential electronic records released in the 2010s, ranked.
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1Random Access MemoriesDaft Punk
Random Access Memories
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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2SettleDisclosure
Settle
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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3In ColourJamie xx
In Colour
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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4SyroAphex Twin
Syro
A warm, melodic comeback after years away. Inventive and acclaimed. A Grammy-winning return.
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5There Is Love in YouFour Tet
There Is Love in You
A warm, melodic folktronica peak. Hypnotic and acclaimed. A high point.
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6SwimCaribou
Swim
A liquid, melodic dance record of warmth and invention. Hypnotic and emotional. A modern electronic favourite.
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7Our LoveCaribou
Our Love
A warm, emotional dance peak of melodic invention. Hypnotic and acclaimed. A high point.
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8Black SandsBonobo
Black Sands
A lush, organic blend of downtempo electronics and live instrumentation. Warm and cinematic. A beloved chill-out record.
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9CosmogrammaFlying Lotus
Cosmogramma
A dense, cosmic fusion of electronic, jazz and hip-hop, dazzling and immersive. Ambitious and acclaimed. A modern landmark.
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10ImmunityJon Hopkins
Immunity
A widescreen techno journey from euphoric peaks to ambient comedown, beautifully produced. Immersive and emotional. A modern electronic high point.
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11BicepBicep
Bicep
A lush, nostalgic dance debut of emotional house and techno. Hypnotic and acclaimed. A breakthrough.
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12HeligolandMassive Attack
Heligoland
A dark, guest-laden late peak of trip-hop atmosphere. Immersive and acclaimed. A strong record.
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13WildflowerThe Avalanches
Wildflower
A long-awaited, sunny sample-collage sequel. Joyful and acclaimed. A worthy return.
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14Plastic BeachGorillaz
Plastic Beach
A lush, star-guested concept peak of eco-pop. Inventive and beloved. A high point.
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15One Life StandHot Chip
One Life Stand
A warm, melodic synth-pop peak of emotional dance music. Tuneful and beloved. One of their best.
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16Oil of Every Pearl's Un-InsidesSOPHIE
Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides
A radical, deconstructed pop landmark of plastic textures and beauty. Visionary and acclaimed. A singular record.
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17Hurry Up, We're DreamingM83
Hurry Up, We're Dreaming
A vast, nostalgic synth-pop double album of widescreen euphoria, anchored by 'Midnight City'. Lush and grand. Their masterpiece.
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18Tomorrow's HarvestBoards of Canada
Tomorrow's Harvest
A cinematic, foreboding comeback of widescreen electronica. Atmospheric and acclaimed. A strong return.
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19MigrationBonobo
Migration
A warm, intricate downtempo peak. Lush and acclaimed. A high point.
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20Until the Quiet ComesFlying Lotus
Until the Quiet Comes
A dreamy, immersive beat-scene peak. Inventive and acclaimed. A high point.
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21You're Dead!Flying Lotus
You're Dead!
A frenetic, jazz-fusion-meets-beats peak. Bold and acclaimed. A creative high.
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22SingularityJon Hopkins
Singularity
A widescreen techno journey of peaks and ambient calm. Immersive and acclaimed. A high point.
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23ElaeniaFloating Points
Elaenia
A lush, jazz-and-electronics debut of organic beauty. Inventive and acclaimed. A breakthrough.
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24CrushFloating Points
Crush
A sharp, dancefloor-leaning peak of textured electronics. Bold and acclaimed. A high point.
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25CaracalDisclosure
Caracal
A polished, guest-laden follow-up to Settle. Smooth and big. A commercial high.
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26James BlakeJames Blake
James Blake
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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27OvergrownJames Blake
Overgrown
A subtler, soulful follow-up to the debut. Intimate and Mercury-winning. A high point.
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28SBTRKTSBTRKT
SBTRKT
A sleek, post-dubstep debut of soulful electronics. Smooth and acclaimed. A breakthrough.
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29New EnergyFour Tet
New Energy
A warm, meditative peak of melodic electronics. Hypnotic and acclaimed. A high point.
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30ReplicaOneohtrix Point Never
Replica
A haunting, sample-based electronic landmark of uncanny loops. Inventive and acclaimed. A modern cornerstone.
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31R Plus SevenOneohtrix Point Never
R Plus Seven
A dense, uncanny electronic peak of fractured texture. Bold and acclaimed. A high point.
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32Ravedeath, 1972Tim Hecker
Ravedeath, 1972
A vast, decaying ambient-noise peak. Immersive and acclaimed. A genre high point.
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3399.9%KAYTRANADA
99.9%
A funky, dancefloor-ready debut of crisp house and soul. Groovy and acclaimed. A breakthrough.
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34BubbaKAYTRANADA
Bubba
A funky, danceable peak of crisp house and soul. Groovy and Grammy-winning. A high point.
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35ArcaArca
Arca
A raw, vulnerable art-electronic peak of fractured beauty. Bold and acclaimed. A creative high.