The best Microphones albums
10 records, ordered by how much they reward a first listen — not by chart position.
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The Glow Pt. 2
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The Glow Pt. 2
2001
Ethereal soundscapes weave through intimate, lo-fi recordings that explore themes of nature and personal reflection.
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Song Islands
2002
A lo-fi tapestry of intimate musings woven through experimental soundscapes and haunting melodies.
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Mount Eerie
2003
Intimate and sprawling, the album blends haunting melodies with existential musings over minimalist instrumentation.
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It Was Hot, We Stayed in the Water
2000
A haunting blend of lo-fi textures and introspective lyricism, evoking a dreamlike state of memory and nature.
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5
Tests
1998
An experimental tapestry of lo-fi textures intertwining with introspective lyrics, evoking a sense of nostalgia and quiet reflection.
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6
Don't Wake Me Up
1999
A hazy blend of lo-fi textures and introspective melodies that evoke the fleeting nature of memory and emotion.
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Microphones in 2020
2020
A sprawling exploration of memory and self, merging lo-fi intimacy with expansive soundscapes across three interconnected pieces.
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Little Bird Flies into a Big Black Cloud
2002
A delicate tapestry of lo-fi folk sounds intertwined with introspective lyrics and ephemeral melodies exploring themes of fear and vulnerability.
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9
Window
2000
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Blood
2001