Hooverphonic Discography Better

This is an excellent request, as Hooverphonic’s discography is one of the most fascinating, uneven, and ultimately rewarding in the trip-hop/dream-pop canon. A "better" discography paper requires a clear thesis. The common narrative is that Hooverphonic was great with singer Liesje Sadonius (1997-1998), became great with Geike Arnaert (2000-2008), and then declined with Noémie Wolfs (2010-2015) before a commercial (but not artistic) resurgence with Luka Cruysberghs (2018-2020) and then a final, odd stability with Arnaert’s return (2020-present).

1. "Club Montepulciano" (Blue Wonder)
2. "Eden" (Blue Wonder)
3. "This Strange Effect" (Blue Wonder)
4. "Inhaler" (Magnificent Tree)
5. "Mad About You" (Magnificent Tree)
6. "Vinegar & Salt" (Magnificent Tree)
7. "Out of Sight" (Magnificent Tree)
8. "Jackie Cane" (Magnificent Tree)
9. "Frozen Palace" (Magnificent Tree)

The Verdict: Better Because It Never Stopped Growing

The Deep Dive: Albums That Prove "Hooverphonic Discography Better"