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While riding on the success of his first 2 critically revered albums, both striking a very ambient and chilling niche in the dance music scene of the time, Richard decided to switch it up and went in a completely different direction. A direction of abrasive, raunchy, hard-hitting laidback grooves, while still striking a balance between moments of manic ear-piercing noise and elegant beauty.
The sound of this thing is distinctively muddy and distorted, unquestionably moving in a more sinister, ... read more
The sound of this thing is distinctively muddy and distorted, unquestionably moving in a more sinister, ... read more
When an artist known as AFX, later Aphex Twin, first burst out onto the dance scene back in the early 90s with 2 undeniably hard-hitting, noisy techno eps, he gathered a lot of attention to himself and his steadily rising fanbase was eagerly waiting for something new.
In 1992 They got something new.
Selected ambient works 85-92 was an incredible breath of fresh air for the saturated world of electronic music in Britain. Blending elements of techno, ambient, acid techno and electronic with ... read more
In 1992 They got something new.
Selected ambient works 85-92 was an incredible breath of fresh air for the saturated world of electronic music in Britain. Blending elements of techno, ambient, acid techno and electronic with ... read more
After 13 years of relative silence under the Aphex Twin moniker, Richard decided to release a new full-length project. So how did it turn out?
He certainly underwent a substantial stylistic change over the many years he has been silent. Appearing as both more mature and calmer by comparison to his older work.
You could see Richard going even a little bit retro with how many 80s synths and rhythms happen to land on this thing. There isn't as big of a focus on innovation or experimentation, ... read more
He certainly underwent a substantial stylistic change over the many years he has been silent. Appearing as both more mature and calmer by comparison to his older work.
You could see Richard going even a little bit retro with how many 80s synths and rhythms happen to land on this thing. There isn't as big of a focus on innovation or experimentation, ... read more
somewhat of a return to form for richard. Still not on par with his older work but he's certainly getting there
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