"I remember being so intrigued by Björk because I remember the melodic intuition being so emotional. Songs like 'Possibly Maybe' and, of course, 'It's Oh So Quiet' was such an incredible statement."Watch this moment
What's In My Bag № 555
Kimbra
Kimbra Lee Johnson, known mononymously as Kimbra, is a New Zealand singer and songwriter. Known for mixing pop with R&B, jazz and rock musical elements, her accolades include four ARIA Music Awards, two Grammy Awards and seven New Zealand Music Awards.
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What Kimbra said · 6 records
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"This album 'Mellow Waves' is his most recent. I discovered Cornelius in high school, with his album 'Sensuous.' A friend introduced me to it and I remember it being one of the first records I sat down with headphones on and thought, I want to create soundscapes like this."Watch this moment
"Most people reference older Radiohead records, and I'm a fan of all of them but there was something that stood out about this record. I loved the drum production on it and just the opening track '15 Step.' The relentless kind of drum beat, the way it kicks in, the melodies, I mean... 'House of Cards,' 'Weird Fishes,' there's just so many incredible songs. This is a highly emotional record. That one really stands out for me."Watch this moment
"The Mars Volta, for me, encompassed that. The first band that I was almost uncomfortable listening to them, y'know, I was only about 15 and it was so different to the R&B that I listened to on the radio."Watch this moment
"I've got to say, I probably listen to this album once a day. If not once a day, every couple of days. It's become meditative for me."Watch this moment
"D'Angelo, 'Voodoo,' classic. Just timeless. I don't think this record will ever date or get old. It's just the musicality is so incredible."Watch this moment
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9 records · pulled off the shelves at Amoeba Hollywood
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