The albums that define
acid house.
Our picks for where to start with acid house — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top acid house artists
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The acid house essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Cabaret Voltaire
Extended Play
Industrial rhythms intertwine with surreal samples and disjointed vocals, crafting a disorienting yet captivating soundscape.
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808 State
Outpost Transmission
A vibrant fusion of electronic textures and house rhythms that evoke both nostalgia and futurism in their intricate soundscapes.
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808 State
Utd. State 90
A vibrant tapestry of acid house grooves layered with hypnotic rhythms and playful samples that invite dance and exploration.
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Lords of Acid
Voodoo-U
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Cabaret Voltaire
The Covenant, The Sword, and the Arm of the Lord
A dense tapestry of industrial beats and ambient textures intertwined with haunting vocal samples and rhythmic experimentation.
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Lords of Acid
Expand Your Head
A provocative mix of acid house beats and industrial grit, laced with cheeky lyrics and playful innuendo.
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Boys Noize
Power
A pulsating blend of acid house and electro that drives with relentless energy and intricate soundscapes.
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Adamski
Doctor Adamski's Musical Pharmacy
A vibrant fusion of acid house and techno that pulses with hypnotic beats and eclectic samples.
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A Guy Called Gerald
28 Gun Bad Boy
A kaleidoscopic blend of acid house rhythms and jungle beats, layered with evocative samples and soulful melodies.
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A Guy Called Gerald
Black Secret Technology
A pulsating blend of acid house, jungle rhythms, and dreamlike soundscapes that evokes a futuristic dancefloor experience.
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Guru Josh
Infinity
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T99
Children of Chaos
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Acid Arab
Jdid
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Acid Arab
Musique de France
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Adjacent sounds
By decade
Where acid house landed in each era.