Ron Carter - Empire Jazz (1980)

Ron Carter interpretations of John Williams' themes from The Empire Strikes Back, accompanied by a stellar line-up consisting of Jon Faddis, Joe Shepley, Eddie Bert, Hubert Law, Frank Wess, Bob James, Jay Berliner, Ralph MacDonald and Billy fucking Cobham. Quite a relaxing and easy-listening record.

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Aura Noir - Black Thrash Attack (1996)

Blackened thrash from the unholy depths of Norway. While there's enough BM elements in here to make it black metal, thrash influence reigns supreme in homage to Celtic Frost, Slayer, Sodom and Teutonic thrash co. The One Who Smite is pretty much a cover of Proselyrism Real and Angel of Death (and that's a good thing).

I am the portal 
A layer of dust 
A burdened insect that betrayed their lust 
I licked their wishes in reverie 
And soaked their crystal trust

Six Organs of Admittance - Nightly Trembling (1999)

Meditative experimental/free folk with haunting acoustic riffs and hypnotic chanting which gets into weird mantra folk jams at times. Because of stuff like this, I view SOAA to the folk realm what Om is to doom/stoner.

It is only necessary to destroying oneself the roots of those motives which determine a man's course, in order to enjoy the omnipotence and immunity of a god

Art Ensemble of Chicago - Les Stances A Sophie (1970)

Jazz avant-gardists Art Ensemble of Chicago's Les Stances A Sophie doesn't only serve as soundtrack to Moshe Mizrahi's French film of the same name, but also one of the greatest jazz records of all time. It's a record that highlights their varied skill and sonic sides (from the quieter and explorative tracks, to the more bizarre and just plain badass freakouts). If you can't admire those licks, grooves and freakouts on Theme de Yoyo, fuck you.

Dig, dig, dig, diggit

Bo Hansson - Music Inspired By The Lord of the Rings (1970)

A highly recommended true 70's psychedelic instrumental gem. As the title suggests, the music is inspired by Tolkien's LOTR. Bo claimed that he wanted to use a variety of instruments such as harp, string sections and other exotic sounds but his lack of finances resulted in him sticking to his keyboards, synths, guitar and bass, accompanied by guest artists' drums, saxophone and flute. Fortunately, it turned out the flawless and colourfully creative way it is. Jimi Hendrix even took out time from his tour to jam with Bo, and was rumored to have wanted to record music with him but unfortunately Jimi had to join the 27 club. Just listen to it.

1. Leaving Shire
2. The Old Forest & Tom Bombadil
3. Fog on the Barrow Downs
4. The Black Riders & Flight to the Ford
5. At the House of Elrond & the Ring Goes South
6. A Journey in the Dark
7. Lothlorien
8. Shadowfax
9. The Horns of Rohan & the Battle of the Pelennor Fields
10. Dreams in the House of Healing
11. Homeward Bound & the Scouring of the Shire
12. The Grey Havens

A wizard is never late. Nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to.

Voqkrre - Malveillance (2008)

Voqkrre is obscure, depressive, and most importantly, riffy black metal from the murky depths of France. There's some serious entrancing bleak riffs going on in this little demo. Can't go wrong with a band name that sounds like you're choking on your own vomit.

1. Nokturn (Errance dans un cimetiere ... Entre les tombes ...)
2. Malveillance
3. La Cave aux Rats Necrophages

Malice

Skepticism - Farmakon (2003)

Crushing funeral doom excellence. 

1. The Raven And The Backward Funeral
2. Shred Of Light, Pinch Of Endless
3. Farmakon Process
4. Untitled
5. Nowhere
6. Nothing

Completely torn. All ingredients included. The process soon complete.

Boards of Canada - The Campfire Headphase (2005)

The Campfire Headphase is the third full-length by Boards of Canada. This album makes use of lo-fi acoustics and reduces the focus on synthesization featured on previous records. Michael Sandison, one of the two members, says about the album "we were picturing this character losing his mind at the campfire and compressing weeks of events into a few hours, in that time-stretching way that acid fucks with your perception."

woah

Bell Witch - Mirror Reaper (2017)

Just as with the previous two releases, Bell Witch continues to leave its mark on funeral doom with their third output. Mirror Reaper is an outstanding, epic journey of monolithic doom and desolation. Spanning at 83 minutes, it's difficult not to let the listener's mind wander off, but it's part of the charm to get lost in the void to this soundtrack. Go to their shows, buy their music, merch.

1. As Above
2. So Below

Real drum n' bass

Rökkurró ‎– Í Annan Heim (2010)

Rökkurró's melancholic serenades are evocative of the cold and desolate landscapes of their distant homeland, Iceland. Mesmerising tones and swooping strings projected against a bleak and solitary Nordic backdrop. And yet, unique warmth prevades Rökkurró's music owed to the fragile and soothing voice of Hildur Kristin Stefansdottir. Í Annan Heim is a collection of nine graceful compositions that showcase a darker, more expansive and mature sound, full of leticulously crafted melodies, complex arrangements and smooth sonic textures. Produced by Alex Somers, partner and music collaborator of Jónsi Birgisson (Sigur Rós).

1. Í Annan Heim
2. Sólin Mun Skína
3. Skuggamyndir
4. Við Hreyfumst Hægt
5. Augun Opnast
6. Sjónarspil
7. Fjall
8. Hugurinn Flögrar
9. Svanur

In another world

Michael Nyman - The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover (1989)

The epic soundtrack of The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover. Fantastic scoring and film.

1. Memorial
2. Miserere Paraphrase
3. Book Depository
4. Coupling
5. Miserere

Bitchin'

Mushroom Lab - Good Trip (2006)

Good vibe psychill that plays with dub, ambient, tribal beats and other cool things. Album title's pretty self-descriptive.

1. Flute Story
2. Dream Traveller (The Forgotten Path)
3. Space Trip
4. L-Injection
5. Morph Trap
6. Another Ambient Dub
7. East Model
8. Luna
9. Issues
10. Night Vibe (Outbeat)

Another ambient dub

Witches Moon - The Womb of Those Whom Fall From Heaven (2018)

Beautiful, haunting and gentle dungeon synth worthy of repeated listens. I don't know much about Witches Moon much other than that it's composed by one person, he's from North Carolina, fucks with black metal and goes by the name The Witch. Check out the rest of their stuff on bandcamp.

1. Rook takes the King
2. A Dream of Dreams (Withdrawal)
3. Cottonmouth (I Miss You so Much)
4. Temple of Flesh
5. Shake Me Apart
6. Gravity Brought the Angels Down
7. Knife in the Serpent, O' Black Hallucinations
8. Snow Faerie
9. Apples
10. Golden Apples, Silver Wand

Forming

Bunny Wailer - Rock 'n' Groove (1981)

I know I might be posting too much reggae but fuck it. Bunny Wailer was one of the founders of The Wailers along with Peter Tosh and Bob Marley, on percussion and vocal duties. Mellow-out reggae for the soul with something to love in every track.

Hear the sound systems echoing in the ghetto

Jeffrey Lewis - The Last Time I Did Acid I Went Insane (2001)

Comic book and anti-folk artist Jeffrey Lewis' debut. Laid back, lyrically focused and memorable folk tunes from a relateable worldview.

If it's anti-folk, is it still folk?