Underworld put The Necks on my radar after collaborating with them on the 47-minute single, "Appleshine Continuum (#Drift, Ep 2, Pt. 6)" from their 52-week Drift Series sound experiment, so I thought I'd explore them further.
I grabbed 17 of their primary albums and from what I'd read, their 1999 LP, Hanging Gardens sounded right up my alley, blending avant-garde jazz, minimalism, and free improvisation. A Youtube comment described the album as "like jazzy Neu!" and another said it was the perfect soundtrack to traveling by train. I absolutely loved it.
I tried Unfold from 2017 next, which was evidently the album that introduced the band to newer and younger audiences and was described as highly-accessible. I personally preferred the rhythmic classical minimalism of Hanging Gardens to the ambiance of Unfold.
I'd definitely welcome further listening suggestions from their primary discography which align with 20th century classical. I understand that their live albums are critically lauded as well.
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