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🎷 Helen Eriksen — Standards (1996)
A timeless blend of trip hop, acid jazz and downtempo. Intimate vocals, smoky grooves and a late-night 90s atmosphere that still feels fresh and understated.

Full review on All Trip Hop:
https://www.alltriphop.com/2025/12/helen-eriksen-standards-1996.html

#TripHop #Downtempo #AcidJazz #JazzTripHop #90sMusic #HelenEriksen #AllTripHop

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DJ Sensei – Crescendo (The Dark Side Of Funk) (1996)
A deep 90s underground album blending trip hop, acid jazz, downtempo and early drum & bass. Dark, smoky grooves and late-night atmosphere with cinematic textures and heavy basslines.

Full review:
https://www.alltriphop.com/2025/12/dj-sensei-crescendo-dark-side-of-funk.html

#TripHop #Downtempo #AcidJazz #90sMusic #ElectronicMusic #Underground

1001 Other Albums Dec 20

Los Amigos Invisibles – Arepa 3000: A Venezuelan Journey Into Space (2000, Venezuela)

Continuing our journey through the epic Fedi-sourced catalogue of must-hear albums, our next spotlight is on number 443 on The List, submitted by weirdofhermiston. This is the 3rd album from a spectacular Venezuelan group that was signed to David Byrne’s Luaka Bop label after he found a CD the band themselves had planted in a NYC record shop. If you want to celebrate December solstice with some dancing, Los Amigos Invisibles' mix of Latin music with acid jazz, disco, house, and funk is sure to get you moving.

Want to read more? See the full spotlight on the Fediverse at https://linernotes.club/@1001otheralbums.com@1001otheralbums.com or on the blog: https://1001otheralbums.com/2025/12/20/los-amigos-invisibles-arepa-3000-a-venezuelan-journey-into-space-2000-venezuela/

Want to skip straight to the music? Here's the Bandcamp: https://losamigosinvisibles.bandcamp.com/album/arepa-3000

Happy listening!

#LosAmigosInvisibles #AcidJazz #LatinMusic #disco #funk #Venezuela #music #1001OtherAlbums

1001 Other Albums

Or, The 1001 Albums John Mastodon Says You Must Hear Before You Die (Or Like, Don’t, But Trust Them, The Albums Are All Actually Really Good)

1001 Other Albums

1001 Other Albums Dec 20

Los Amigos Invisibles – Arepa 3000: A Venezuelan Journey Into Space (2000, Venezuela)

Our next spotlight is on number 443 on The List, submitted by weirdofhermiston.

Given that tomorrow is December solstice, I think this is a rather perfect album to listen to no matter what hemisphere you happen to be in, whether you’re celebrating making it through the longest night or the longest day. This spectacular Venezuelan group mixes all sorts of Latin music with acid jazz, disco, house, and funk, and this album – their 3rd – will get you moving with all live instrumentation. The fact that Los Amigos Invisibles was signed to David Byrne’s Luaka Bop label after he found a CD the band themselves had planted in a NYC record shop is quite possibly one of the funnest fun facts I’ve come across in writing these spotlights. Another fun fact is that the coolest song on the album is called “Masturbation Session”. Good thing they’re invisible, amirite?!

I believe the group has since downsized from six musicians to three (or, maybe even just two?), but they have some scheduled dates in the US (and one in Canada) coming up in spring 2026. Check out their website for details (and, perhaps, keep them in your thoughts…).

Happy solstice, y’all.

#acidJazz #disco #funk #houseMusic #LatinMusic #ListenToThis #LosAmigosInvisibles #music #musicDiscovery #Venezuela