Sigur Ros - Takk... ("thanks..." in english)

It's kind of three sequences. Don't worry about the lyrics, it's not the point, I don't understand either. You might find "glosoli" good, but it's not nearly as good if it's not preceded by track "takk"(not very grand track in itself, but gets you in the mood). And right after glosoli you get Hoppipolla...

First time I heard this album I was doing internet relay chatting in a dark room by my self and just started crying because it's so amazing to be alive. It's getting the back of my head to do that tingle as I write this.

Herbie Hancock - fat albert rotunda

Kind of like bottle of white wine. Nice to drink just by yourself but works well in cocktail parties too. Solid album of Jazz, which is kind of rare in so eccentric scene.

Santana - Abraxas

Sexy time anyone? This is my number 1. sweet lovemaking album. It's gentle yet not boring, exotic but consistent and moody while not cheesy. Don't confuse this with the modern Santana. This was that band that did music in the seventies and made their breakthrough in Woodstock. They only ever made three albums: Santana, Abraxas and Santana III. After that the guitarist started a solo career we have heard too much about.

Tom Waits - Nighthawks at the diner

Something I like to listen as a last one before going to bed. I think there is a place in this world for very ordinary music. Just like a culinarist might prefer simply bread and butter every now and then.