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Listen to Eno

Eno's music is not readily available through the UNC system, which holds just one of Eno's ambient albums, and none of his classic pop records (such as Another Green World). However, you can discover a lot about Eno by the albums he has produced for others, and some of his work appears on compilations available through UNC.

http://www.enoshop.co.uk/
This is Eno's record company site, and what's cool about it is that you can listen to snippets of what he's working on or stuff he has no intention of releasing for widespread distribution -- of course they'll be happy to sell you CD copies as well. Also available are books of his that are in print. A commercial site, but good for keeping the pulse of Eno.

Eno and Laraaji. Ambient 3: Day of Radiance. Compact disc. Editions EG, 1980
Music Closed Stacks
16,391s
A beautiful record with Eno and hammered dulcimer artist/street musician Laraaji. The only ambient album by Eno held by the UNC system, it dates from his classic ambient period. Demand more!

Devo. Q: Are We Not Men? A: We are Devo! Compact disc. Warner Bros., 1978.
Music Closed Stacks
CD-7124
Devo’s twisted classic ably produced by Eno. This album defined American pop avant-garde/new wave, and had a tremendous influence on synthesizer-based groups that followed.

Ohm: the Early Gurus of Electronic Music, 1948-1980. Compact disc. Ellipsis Arts, 1999.
Music Closed Stacks
CD-8661
One track is all you get by Eno, but it puts him in the context of his electronic music peers. A terrific collection that may demand patience at times.

Talking Heads. More Songs About Buildings and Food. Compact disc. Sire, 1978.
Music Closed Stacks
CD-7194
One of the Talking Heads’ best, with Eno producing. Eno's collaborations with David Byrne and the Talking Heads helped spark the World Music movement of the 80s.

Talking Heads. Fear of Music. Compact disc. Sire, 1979.
Music Closed Stacks
13,904S
More of his work with Talking Heads.

Trainspotting. Compact disc. Capitol, 1996.
UL Media Resources Center
65-CD1214
Movie soundtrack includes his “Deep Blue Day.”

U2. All That You Can’t Leave Behind. Compact disc. Interscope, 2000
Music Closed Stacks
CD-9191
His latest work with U2, whose reputation and sound owe a lot to Eno's production ideas and skills.

U2. Rattle and Hum. Compact disc. Island, 1988.
Music Closed Stacks
CD-9169
His late 80s work with U2, this live/studio album is considered one of the weaker in their catalogue, but has its high points.

U2. The Best of 1980-1990. Compact disc. Island Records, 1998.
UL Media Resources Center CD
65-CD1414
A collection of his defining work with U2 is included in this compilation. It cannot be overstated that U2's sound changed significantly in 1984 on the Eno-produced Unforgettable Fire. He has had a huge impact on their sound and, arguably, on their success.

Velvet Goldmine. Videocassette. Dir. Todd Haynes. Perf. Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Ewan MacGregor, Christian Bale. Buena Vista Home Entertainment, 1998.
UL Media Resources Center
65-V7367
Film very loosely based on Eno, David Bowie, and the early 70s glam-rock scene. Outstanding soundtrack features Eno’s “Needle in a Camel’s Eye.”

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