The albums that define
trip hop.
Our picks for where to start with trip hop — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top trip hop artists
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The trip hop essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Lana Del Rey
Born to Die
Melancholic melodies intertwine with cinematic instrumentals, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape of nostalgia and longing.
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Lana Del Rey
Ultraviolence
Lana Del Rey's haunting vocals intertwine with rich orchestration, capturing a melancholic yet glamorous exploration of love and loss.
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Gorillaz
Plastic Beach
A vibrant fusion of genres that blends electronic beats with orchestral arrangements and thought-provoking lyrics.
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Gorillaz
Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez
A kaleidoscopic blend of genres, merging electronic beats with introspective lyrics and vibrant collaborations.
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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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Beth Orton
Daybreaker
A blend of ethereal melodies and introspective lyrics wrapped in a warm folktronica soundscape.
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Beth Orton
Sugaring Season
A delicate blend of ethereal melodies and introspective lyrics wrapped in a folktronica haze.
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Faithless
The Bedroom Sessions
A mesmerizing blend of trip hop and house, infused with deep grooves and reflective lyrics that invite introspection.
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Faithless
Faithless 2.0
A pulsating collection of remixed classics that reimagines iconic tracks for a new generation of electronic music lovers.
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Thievery Corporation
The Mirror Conspiracy
A seamless blend of global rhythms and chilled beats that transports listeners across cultures and time.
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Thievery Corporation
Saudade
A soothing blend of downtempo grooves and global influences that evoke nostalgia and warmth.
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Morcheeba
Who Can You Trust?
A smooth blend of trip hop and electronic elements that evoke a laid-back yet introspective atmosphere.
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Morcheeba
Blackest Blue
A soothing blend of downtempo grooves and ethereal vocals that evoke a sense of introspective calm.
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Hooverphonic
The President of the LSD Golf Club
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with cinematic melodies, creating a lush and introspective auditory experience.
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Hooverphonic
Reflection
A lush tapestry of atmospheric melodies and ethereal vocals envelops listeners in a dreamy soundscape.
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The Crystal Method
Tweekend
A pulsating blend of big beat rhythms and hypnotic electronic melodies that drive the dancefloor experience.
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The Crystal Method
The Crystal Method
A pulsating fusion of electronic beats and melodic soundscapes that encapsulates The Crystal Method's signature style.
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Kool Keith
The Return of Dr. Octagon
Surreal narratives intertwine with eclectic beats, creating a psychedelic journey through Kool Keith's unique mindscape.
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Kool Keith
The Lost Masters
A surreal blend of abstract beats and vivid storytelling that pushes the boundaries of traditional hip-hop.
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Mylène Farmer
Mylenium Tour
Ethereal synths and haunting melodies intertwine with emotive vocals, creating a captivating live experience.
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Mylène Farmer
L'Autre…
Ethereal pop melodies intertwine with dark, introspective lyrics and haunting vocal delivery throughout this atmospheric journey.
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DJ Shadow
Entropy / Send Them
A pioneering blend of hip-hop and electronic soundscapes layered with intricate samples and deep beats.
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DJ Shadow
Endtroducing.....
A kaleidoscopic blend of samples and beats that redefined the boundaries of hip-hop production.
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