Where to Start with noise music

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About noise music

What is noise music?

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Where should I start with noise music?

Start with "Full of Hell & Merzbow" by Merzbow. It captures what makes noise music worth exploring.

What are the best noise music albums?

The noise music albums worth hearing first: "Full of Hell & Merzbow" by Merzbow, "Psychic Hearts" by Thurston Moore, "Trees Outside the Academy" by Thurston Moore, "Demolished Thoughts" by Thurston Moore and "The Very Best of The Velvet Underground" by The Velvet Underground.

How many noise music artists are there?

northsound.fm covers 128 noise music artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.