Jay is a fine, upstanding young man, but sometimes when the music gets a little too blippy and bleepy, he has to scowl, put on his headphones, and withdraw into an NPR womb of safety. When those headphones come out, we know we've got a keeper.

		Autechre- Autechre "Lush, crunch, complex beats over intricate melodies of sound and texture." – Aaron Rating:

		Boards of Canada- Music Has the Right to Children "Skittery break beats and distant, wispy, treble-heavy keyboards in the vein of Aphex Twin." – Ian Rating:

		The Gourds- Gogitchyershinebox "They cover Ziggy Stardust and Gin and Juice. 'Nuff said." – Frew Rating:

		Kraftwerk- Trans-Europe Express "Electronic music from back in '77. This record did the wildest things to the lights on my friend Exene's stereo in college. Either that or we were high." – Frew Rating:

		Kruder and Dorfmeister- The K&D Sessions "I'm not too hip to electronic music, but I know what I like, and I like this a lot. I'm not much of a nap person either, but this CD has fueled some mighty powerful naps." – Frew Rating:

		Massive Attack- Mezzanine "An all-around solid album. Goes down smooth with no bitter aftertaste." – Nate Rating:

		Money Mark- Mark's Keyboard Repair "Beastie Boy's keyboardist Money Mark plays it mellow and funky both. Great to drive to; great to work to." – Frew Rating:

		The Orb- U.F.Off "Remixes of some of the group's greatest hits. The usual excellent fare from The Orb with its dub-laden beats and groovy sounds." – Aaron Rating:

		Pan Sonic- Kulma "In Finland, the women are hot, the weather is cold, and the records sound like your stereo is about to self-destruct." – Josh Rating:

		Pole- 2 "Nice, heavy, dubby bass tones, with whir and click sounds; very groovy and mellow on an ambient tip." – Aaron Rating:

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