The albums that define
electronic rock.
Our picks for where to start with electronic rock — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top electronic rock artists
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The electronic rock essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Nine Inch Nails
Ghosts V: Together
Ethereal soundscapes merge with haunting melodies, creating a meditative experience that reflects both isolation and connection.
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Nine Inch Nails
Ghosts VI: Locusts
A haunting soundscape of ambient textures and intricate layers evoking a sense of unease and introspection.
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Linkin Park
One More Light
A poignant blend of electronic textures and introspective lyrics that reflect vulnerability and resilience.
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The Prodigy
The Fat of the Land
A frenetic collision of breakbeats and punk energy, igniting dance floors with raw intensity.
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Daft Punk
Tron: Legacy Reconfigured
A pulsating collection of remixes that amplify the original score's cinematic energy into dancefloor anthems.
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Breathe Carolina
It's Classy, Not Classic
Eclectic electronic beats blend with pop-infused rock melodies, creating a vibrant party atmosphere throughout the album.
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Moby
Animal Rights
A turbulent blend of punk energy and ambient soundscapes that challenges conventions of electronic music.
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Moby
Wait for Me
A contemplative blend of ambient soundscapes and emotive melodies that evoke a sense of longing and introspection.
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Pendulum
The Reworks
A pulsating collection where iconic Pendulum tracks are reimagined through the lens of contemporary electronic artists.
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Pendulum
Hold Your Colour
An explosive fusion of drum and bass with rock elements, driving energy from start to finish.
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Linkin Park
Studio Collection
A sweeping blend of alternative metal and electronic elements that encapsulates a decade of emotional turmoil and introspection.
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Radiohead
Kid A
A fractured soundscape where electronic textures collide with haunting melodies and introspective lyrics.
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Radiohead
No Surprises/Running from Demons
Ethereal melodies intertwine with haunting lyrics, creating a serene yet unsettling atmosphere throughout the album.
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Duran Duran
Notorious
A slick blend of funk-infused pop and sophisticated new wave, underscored by Duran Duran's signature glamour.
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Duran Duran
Thank You
A varied collection of covers that merge Duran Duran's signature style with eclectic influences.
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a-ha
Memorial Beach
A haunting blend of atmospheric synths and introspective lyrics that reflect a mature yet melancholic sound.
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a-ha
Scoundrel Club
Melodic synth-pop grooves intertwine with lush soundscapes, showcasing a-ha's signature blend of introspective lyrics and catchy hooks.
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Jethro Tull
A Passion Play
A theatrical odyssey blending progressive rock intricacies with whimsical storytelling and layered instrumentation.
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Jethro Tull
Crest of a Knave
A fusion of progressive rock and synth-driven melodies, capturing Jethro Tull's evolution in the late '80s.
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