Since you are interested in Heligoland, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
Portishead
Dummy [ Go! Beat / CD - released 22/Sep/1994 ] A somewhat unsung masterpiece, and an outstanding proponent of the Bristol sound! Alluring evocative, pseudo-cabaret sounds with "torch" vocals. |
Fat Freddy's Drop
Dr Boondigga & The Big BW [ The Drop / CD - released 26/May/2009 ] The follow-up to Freddy's hugely popular debut album is another amazing, hi-tek dub-soul boil up! |
RJD2
The Colossus [ RJ's Electric Connection / CD - released 22/Feb/2010 ] Taking influence from his previous three efforts, 'The Colossus' features the eclectic, crate dug samples of 'Deadringer' (2002) through to the fan-dividing soulful sound that appeared on 'The Third Hand' (2007), finding RJD2 at the top of his game. |
Groove Armada
Black Light [ Shock Records / CD - released 1/Feb/2010 ] The masters of reinvention move in some thrilling new directions-- including intriguing and fascinating collaborations with Bryan Ferry, Will Young and Nick Littlemore (Empire Of The Sun / PNAU) to name a few. |
Memory Tapes
Seek Magic [ POD / CD - released 1/Feb/2010 ] 'Seek Magic' is very modern-sounding and seductively exotic electronica that also clearly carries a torch for Eno; Moroder; and New Order, with nods to Cocteau Twins; Donna Summer; Justice; Johnny Marr; and My Bloody Valentine. |
Sade
Soldier of Love [ Sony Music / CD - released 8/Feb/2010 ] Following a ten year hiatus, British soul band Sade return with their sixth studio album, 'Soldier of Love'. |
Scalper
Flesh & Bones [ LWR / CD - released 8/Feb/2010 ] 'Flesh & Bones' is the full-length, Scalper debut, which features a quality of hip-hop that you seldom hear - moody gritty beats with lyrics that conjure visions of epic proportions. |
Various Artists
Protected - Massive Samples [ Rapster Recordings / CD - released 9/Mar/2009 ] 'Protected' reveals some of the secrets of the Massive Attack mother lode, bringing together many of the original samples and covers that have contributed vital sonic juice to the band's sound. Awesome! |