“I bought it during summer in a record store in Leicester when I was fourteen. I used to listen the cassette one side after the other all night long with my two kilograms walkman.”
about LoveSexy by Prince
“I bought it during summer in a record store in Leicester when I was fourteen. I used to listen the cassette one side after the other all night long with my two kilograms walkman.”
about LoveSexy by Prince
“The pixies contributed significantly with this album to the soundtrack of my college years”
about Doolittle by The Pixies
“Oxygene was one of the first albums by Jean Michel Jarre and one of the references of the origins of electronic music. To me this is a masterpiece made up of 6 inseparable tracks. Being able to attend the performance of the album live in a small theater in Paris in december 2007 was something very special! I always remember that concert!”
about Oxygene by Jean Michel Jarre
“One of those things I’ll never get enough of. It just sounds beautiful – anytime, anywhere.”
about Closer by Josh Groban
“Joanna Wang stars in my ‘Coffee Break Songs’ playlist where I imagine carefree Sunday afternoons reading in sidewalk cafes – nostalgically whimsical, with a touch of lightness like the autumn breeze.”
about The Things We Do For Love by Joanna Wang
“In 2001 I went to a Mark Knopfler concert in Badalona with my brother. In the middle of a song the sound system broke and you could not hear the band any more but the music continued with 20.000 people singing a capella. I get goosebumps thinking about it!”
about Money for Nothing by Dire Straits
“Although not listening to it much these days, I still remember how happy I felt when I got the Bruce Springsteen & the E street Band Live (75-85) 5 vinyl records box as a birthday present!”
about Bruce Springsteen & the E street Band Live (75-85) by Bruce Springteen
“This album represents for me the roots of todays electro-polka sound of Attwenger, a very special mix of traditional and modern music styles and instrumentation”
about Most by Attwenger
“I like Gorillaz, they are amazing ! But in this case , this was a present from a very important person for me”
about Demon Days by Gorillaz
“To keep your musical taste hygienic, you must listen to this album at least once a year”
about London Calling by The Clash
“I can listen to this album in any mood, it always brings be back down to earth. A homage and completion of the art of punning!”
about Die Gute Seite by Sportfreunde Stiller
“The music of these sonatas has the complexity of Bach, the clarity of Haydn, the lyricism of Schubert, the depth of the best Brahms and especially the sound of the cello, the instrument with which I have spent so many hours and good moments. It moves me every time I listen to it.”
about Johannes Brahms: Die Cellosonaten by Mstislav Rostropovich, Rudolf Serkin
“Folk songs, good arrangements and a really great production where all the instruments have their space. I love the version of If I should fall behind. From the first moment it became my favorite live album.”
about Live In Dublin by Bruce Springsteen (with the Seeger Sessions Band)
“Although this is a typical song, reminds me of my childhood as well as my entire life… Always with you of course!”
about With or Without You by U2
“When I knew that this beautiful song being broadcasted over and over on the radio was performed by an ex-Beatle, it became clear to me that I had to own the whole disc. And even though my expectations were high, the damn LP easily overcame them. Nowadays I still listen to its songs once in a while to help me keep my spirit pure and healthy.”
about Cloud Nine by George Harrison
“Since I discovered this album, I listen to it when I need relax and leave my mind blank. Many nights I fall asleep by listening to it and, sometimes, Miles Davis’ trumpet wakes me up with its blares but I do not care because it is Davis’s trumpet.”
about Kind of Blue by Miles Davis
“A medicine. An oneiric drug. A delightful journey, carried away only by music. No words. Just music that lets you the freedom to dream whatever you want. I listened to it thousands of times and I was afraid to get tired of it. But it never happened.”
about Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amelie Poulain by Yann Tiersen
“I used to be obsessed with this timeless classic, its enigmatic lyrics and unique sound. The magic of the first listen is long gone, but I still feel the need to pick it up every once in a while.”
about Blonde on Blonde by Bob Dylan
“It is not that usual to come across an artist that makes you realize that music does not end with the well-known classics. A refreshing fusion of sounds combined with a huge display of talent, passion for perfection and rhythms that make you tremble. For these reasons, she became a must in my music library.”
about Lindsey Stirling by Lindsey Stirling
“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.”
about Viva la vida by Coldplay
“Maybe the first time I felt that someone had written a poem for me. His bohemian way of doing it, perhaps, also fit perfectly with my trashy teens.”
about Só by Jorge Palma
“The first time I listened to Velvet I almost cried. It was like having all my favourite bands in one. Pop gems wrapped in thick layers of noise and electro beats. Dark love songs of the digital era.”
about A Brief History Of Love by The Big Pink
“I literally grew up with all the songs of this album. I can say I’m a nostalgic person thanks to Disarm. Cherub rock destroyed my teenage days and my haircut. Every song is like a vital step.”
about Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins
“From the first time I heard this album, I felt the connection it had with me. It seems like every song has a little piece of me in it. It creates special moments that makes me remember the past. This album always makes me enjoy and I simply love it!”
about Twentysomething by Jamie Cullum
“Accidentally discovered in London, the nostalgic melodies and energizing rhythms mixed in this album filled some homesick days back in my twenties. Now they bring me some nice memories.”
about Come on, Come on by Mary Chapin Carpenter
“The art of mixing mythic themes and sounds of all genres, accompanied by an excellent staging, makes this pair of brothers a pure show to be marvelled at. Thinking back to the performance still makes my hair stand up. Add this to the incredible personal moments I spent with them, and this group demands to be in my top ten.”
about Radio Soulwax Pt.2 by 2 Many Dj's (Soulwax)
“I’ve always been passionate about music, but until 18 years old I have only heard Brazilian music and a few international artists. When I heard Alanis for the first time, I was blown away. This disc is a mix of good music, rhythm and interesting lyrics. I had to steal the disk from my older brother who kept wanting it back.”
about Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette