Autechre -- EP7. This is where it started getting weird, although they could still lay claim to making caustic, clangy hip-hop. Because of the titling methodology, I think I was expecting a sequel to the previous year's "LP5". Of course, Autechre were drastically morphing their style with every release in those days, so I have no idea why I thought that logic was sound. It figures that they would follow up their most melodic album with an EP that foreshadowed its banishment from their music.
Jesu -- Jesu. Yep, it's time to form that four drums, bass, and five guitar band that pounds away on mammoth riffs all day. They'd be perfect for playing something like ...
Th Faith Healers -- Lido. Wait a minute, these guys invented Bardo Pond, didn't they?
The Delgados -- The Great Eastern. The litmus test. If things are getting too extravagant for you here, then it's best to retreat to "Peloton" or "Universal Audio". Otherwise, proceed to the overproduction nirvana of "Hate".
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