Tangerine Dream – Rubycon VG+/G+

Released in 1975, Tangerine Dream’s Rubycon is considered a landmark in the electronic music genre. It refines the “Berlin School” sound the band pioneered, relying heavily on sequencers to create long, hypnotic soundscapes. While some see it as an extension of their previous album Phaedra, Rubycon takes those elements to new heights. Lush, swirling synthesizers and Edgar Froese’s ethereal guitar work weave a spellbinding atmosphere, pushing the boundaries of what electronic music could achieve. Particularly noteworthy is “Rubycon Part Two,” with its eerie drones, unexpected male choir interlude, and spacey, backwards-masked guitar solo, solidifying the album’s status as a must-listen for fans of both Tangerine Dream and electronic music as a whole.