The albums that define
noise pop.
Our picks for where to start with noise pop — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top noise pop artists
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The noise pop essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Bob Mould
Here We Go Crazy
A vivid blend of power pop melodies and punk energy, punctuated by introspective lyrics and dynamic instrumentation.
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Dan Snaith
Cherry
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with rhythmic beats, creating a lush and immersive auditory journey.
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Kero Kero Bonito
Bonito Generation
Playful synths and bright melodies intertwine with whimsical lyrics, creating a sonic playground full of nostalgic charm.
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My Bloody Valentine
Loveless
Ethereal melodies enveloped in swirling guitar textures create a hauntingly immersive sonic landscape.
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My Bloody Valentine
Isn't Anything
Layered guitar textures envelop ethereal vocals, creating a dreamlike soundscape that blurs the line between noise and melody.
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The Jesus and Mary Chain
21 Singles
A swirling blend of feedback-drenched guitars and melancholic melodies that define alternative rock's early '90s landscape.
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The Jesus and Mary Chain
Psychocandy
A raw fusion of feedback-laden guitars and haunting melodies that defined a generation's alternative soundscape.
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Bob Mould
District Line
A blend of melodic hooks and introspective lyrics wrapped in gritty alt-rock energy.
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Bob Mould
Poison Years
A raw exploration of vulnerability, layered with jagged guitar riffs and introspective lyrics.
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Dan Snaith
Andorra
A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic textures and dreamlike melodies that evoke a sense of nostalgia and reverie.
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Dan Snaith
The Milk of Human Kindness
A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic textures and organic melodies that evokes a sense of dreamy exploration.
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Dan Snaith
Jiaolong
A vibrant collage of rhythmic grooves, layered melodies, and hypnotic loops that merge electronic and organic sounds.
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Bob Mould
Black Sheets of Rain
A raw, emotionally charged exploration of loss and resilience wrapped in gritty guitar riffs.
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Dan Snaith
Start Breaking My Heart
A vibrant mix of dreamy melodies and intricate beats that blurs the lines between genres.
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Dan Snaith
Swim
Ethereal melodies intertwine with pulsating beats, crafting a dreamlike soundscape that invites listeners to lose themselves in its flow.
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Dan Snaith
Our Love
A shimmering tapestry of deep house beats and ethereal melodies that evoke emotional depth and nostalgia.
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Dan Snaith
Joli Mai
A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic textures and organic melodies that invites introspection and movement.
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Be Your Own Pet
Be Your Own Pet
Frenetic punk energy collides with playful absurdity in this raw debut album bursting with youthful exuberance.
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The Jesus and Mary Chain
Hate Rock 'n' Roll
A gritty blend of noise pop and alternative rock, layered with sardonic lyrics and piercing melodies.
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My Bloody Valentine
Geek!
An ethereal blend of swirling guitars and haunting vocals that encapsulates early shoegaze sensibilities.
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My Bloody Valentine
You Made Me Realise
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with dense, distorted guitar textures and haunting vocals that define the shoegaze aesthetic.
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My Bloody Valentine
EP's 1988–1991
A swirling tapestry of ethereal melodies and dissonant noise that defines the shoegaze movement.
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My Bloody Valentine
Tremolo
Ethereal layers of guitar swirl around haunting melodies, creating a dreamlike soundscape that defies conventional pop structures.
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My Bloody Valentine
This Is Your Bloody Valentine
A swirling blend of dissonant guitars and ethereal vocals creating a dreamlike, immersive soundscape.
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