Brian Eno / David Byrne - My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts (first US press)

My Life in the Bush of Ghosts (1981) by Brian Eno and David Byrne is a groundbreaking fusion of world music, electronic experimentation, and found-sound collage. The original release, featuring Qu'ran, felt even more daring, layering hypnotic Islamic chants over pulsating rhythms. Later omitted due to controversy, its presence added a haunting, spiritual depth to the album’s already otherworldly aura. Sampling radio broadcasts, political speeches, and global music influences, the album was ahead of its time, shaping modern electronic and ambient music. Even decades later, its sonic innovation remains striking, an eerie, chaotic yet strangely harmonious exploration of cultural soundscapes.