This one is a little bit older, though its influence is still apparent. It boasts that 2010-era indie guitar sound, plus large, beautiful swells of experimentalism. Mathiness (for lack of a better term) is the foundation for this album -- each element is strung together in carefully-timed, euphonious fragments. The lyrics are sweet, achey, figurative - I just think it’s cute.
One of the most beautiful films I've ever seen is a 7 ish minute long short released on youtube of all places, based on two songs by dirty projectors. Without spoiling too much - this short might make you feel more than most full length movies.
Kate Bush, Hounds of Love
Björk, Homogenic
Dirty Projectors, Bitte Orca
Supertramp, Breakfast in America
Sufjan Stevens, The Age of Adz
Super Furry Animals, Rings Around the World
Serge Gainsbourg, L'homme à tête de chou
The Fiery Furnaces, Blueberry Boat
Julia Holter, Aviary