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3 Legendary Albums From the 1990s That Sound Like Their Own Little World
The article names three 1990s albums that create immersive musical worlds: Cocteau Twins’ *Heaven or Las Vegas*, Radiohead’s *OK Computer* and Björk’s *Homogenic*. It argues that each helped define its era while offering a distinctive atmosphere beyond a conventional collection of songs.
*Heaven or Las Vegas* is described as hazy, rich dream pop, with glittering guitars and hypnotic vocals. *OK Computer* evokes digital-age anxiety through songs including “Paranoid Android” and “No Surprises”; *Homogenic* combines electronic beats with Icelandic strings in a sound the article calls futuristic and singular.
In short
- Three 1990s albums are presented as immersive worlds.
- Cocteau Twins bring hazy dream pop.
- Radiohead and Björk explore digital unease and inventive sounds.
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