Degenerex Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 I've had sleep issues my whole life and have always found putting on a atmospheric, calming album at night almost always does the trick. I'm not talking about those albums of white noise you can buy at Bed Bath and Beyond - I mean legit albums. I'm guessing "this album puts me to sleep" isn't what an artist wants to hear about an album, but this isn't a dig at all. I love all of these albums during the day as well. Here are some of mine, what are some of yours? Summer Sun - Yo La Tengo( ) - Sigur RosDisintegration - The CureHot Rats - Frank ZappaLate For the Sky - Jackson Browne Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Electricity Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 anything by Galaxie 500 The Feelies- The Good Earth Velvet Underground Velvet Underground Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tkleist Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Eluvium - Talk Amongst the Trees Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 This album works great for me Beck-MutationsSigur Ros- Ageatis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Cowboy Junkies - The Trinity Sessions Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Frank Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 A great idea for a thread: I have put togehter a compilation of Angelo Badalamenti tracks from his soundtrack work with David Lynch. It's perfect night music. All three twin peaks soundtracks are great. The Bladerunner soundtrack is also great for the nighttime. How about 'In A Silent Way' by Miles Davis. a beautiful piece of work that I have had on many times whilst drifting in and out of sleep. Mercury Rev put out an instrumental album a couple of years ago called 'Strange Attractor' which is also very good. It came as a free download when you brought (the criminally overlooked) 'Snowflake midnight' album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Whiskey for the holy ghost by Mark Lanagen is perfect. Mazzy Star Meddle - Pink Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theashtraysays Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 On my "airplane" playlist for sleeping on long flights I have these: Night Music - Joe JacksonI Can Make a Mess Like Nobody's Business - (s/t)Love Over Gold - Dire StraitsWish You Were Here - Pink FloydBirdy - Peter GabrielSea Change - BeckWeather Systems - Andrew Bird Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Degenerex Posted September 7, 2010 Author Share Posted September 7, 2010 Great suggestions - can't believe I never thought of Angelo Badalamenti. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigshoulders Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 The The — "Dusk" Sometimes I feel like there are 2 people in the world that listen to this album. Anyone else like it? I'm sure I'll think of like 1/2 dozen more later... tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smokestack Joe Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 I second Miles Davis Kind of Blue plus anything by Thelonions Monk, Coleman Hawkins, Sonny Rollins.....slow, soulful jazz. on a different note: Portishead - Dummy, Portishead Radiohead - song - Exit Music(For a Film) cranked real loud and if you are drinking late and buzzing - The Black Keys - Rubber Factory, nice and loud! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ih8music Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Cowboy Junkies - The Trinity Sessions My 4 yr old daughter has been going to sleep to this CD for about 2 yrs now. Son listens to Westerberg's Stereo, also an excellent fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Cowboy Junkies - The Trinity SessionsHell yes. Also, Brian Eno's ambient stuff, and Anonymous 4. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Nick Drake --- Pink Moon Alejandro Escovedo --- 13 years Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigshoulders Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Tom Waits' "Heart of Saturday Night" and "Nighthawks At The Diner" come to mind as two great night albums. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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uncool2pillow Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Miles Davis is great night music. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Griddles Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Eric Clapton- Unplugged. I listened to this while falling asleep for about 4 years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anthony Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Iron & Wine - The Sea and the Rhythm Sun Kil Moon - AprilBon Iver - For EmmaRobert Johnson - The Complete Recordings Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 mogwai - zidane soundtrack Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 1928 recordings from Mississippi John Hurt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Cowboy Junkies - The Trinity Sessions induced the first nap that i took with my then-girlfriend-in-college-now-wife. Tom Waits' "Heart of Saturday Night" and "Nighthawks At The Diner" come to mind as two great night albums. And his "Early Years" Volumes I and II. Bon Iver - For EmmaRobert Johnson - The Complete Recordings Bon Iver - absolutely. RJ - yes, yes, yes. More blues - Muddy Waters' Folk Singer. 1928 recordings from Mississippi John Hurt another great one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Great Lake Swimmers "Bodies and Minds" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Meddle - Pink FloydI certainly agree on the "Echoes" side of the album (because I have listened to that many many times late at night) but "One of These Days" might give me nightmares. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RainDogToo Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Tom Waits - Night on EarthTom Waits - AliceDr. John - Gris, Gris (helped me fall alseep numerous times) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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