The best Nels Cline albums
12 records, ordered by how much they reward a first listen — not by chart position.
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Currents, Constellations
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1
Consentrik Quartet
2025
An intricate blend of avant-garde jazz and experimental rock, weaving complex melodies through a tapestry of improvisation.
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Dirty Baby
2010
An avant-garde collage of noise, jazz, and fragmented melodies that challenges conventional song structures.
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3
Room
2015
A mesmerizing blend of avant-garde jazz textures and experimental rock that invites deep listening and introspection.
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Currents, Constellations
2018
A fluid tapestry of avant-garde jazz and indie rock, weaving intricate melodies through expansive soundscapes.
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5
Lovers
2016
A sonic tapestry weaving jazz improvisation with indie rock textures, creating an intimate exploration of love and longing.
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6
Destroy All Nels Cline
2001
An adventurous fusion of improvisational jazz and experimental rock that stretches the boundaries of sonic exploration.
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7
New Monastery
2006
Experimental jazz-inflected compositions explore texture and improvisation, blurring the lines between structured melody and chaotic expression.
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8
The Inkling
2001
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9
Initiate
2010
A kaleidoscopic blend of avant-garde jazz and indie rock, weaving intricate soundscapes with improvisational flair.
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10
Coward
2009
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Angelica
1988
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Floored by Four
2010