Aphex Twin (techno, rock, cd, genre, albums)

Mr Sensitive · 10-29-2008, 06:58 PM

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Yeah you need to sort that out.

Piss Me Off · 11-02-2008, 10:20 AM

I'd say the Come To Daddy EP is the best starting point, abrasive but in a bitesize package and has it's ambient moments too.

Mr Sensitive · 11-03-2008, 02:26 AM

Yeah I would agree with that, I'd also recommend these.

...I Care Because You Do - Incredibly multi-layered album, it's worth owning purely for Alberto Balsalm.

Richard D. James Album - The first Aphex Twin album I ever got ahold of, it's pretty short but instantly listenable.

Selected Ambient Works 85-92 - The first full-length Aphex Twin album, and it's pretty awesome. It's more downtempo than ambient, but it's very beautiful.

Alberto Balsalm

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FireInCairo · 11-03-2008, 05:08 AM

I've slowly been warming to it
any recommendations?

dirty old sod · 12-02-2008, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Urban Hatemonger

Aphex Twin seems to go from works of genius to total unlistenable bollocks

I agree. I've got the discography, and probably only listen to about a
quarter of it, if not less.

thegoldlaw · 12-02-2008, 02:42 PM

I like this song alot from the prodigy: YouTube - The Prodigy - Rhythm Of Life [Original Mix]

thegoldlaw · 12-02-2008, 02:44 PM

Well it didn't delete it. But I thought this was the prodigy topic and pasted that. My bad

But i do have a sort of favorite from Aphex, its their original but remixed YouTube - Aphex Twin - Ventolin (cylob mix)

4ZZZ · 12-02-2008, 03:03 PM

For the beginner I would recommend 26 Mixes For Cash. Very good indeed.

Alkajazz · 12-05-2008, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4ZZZ

For the beginner I would recommend 26 Mixes For Cash. Very good indeed.

I would recommend

Classics (Aphex Twin album - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

26 mixes for cash isn't something that a new listener would get into in my opinion.

mr dave · 12-05-2008, 03:12 PM

while 26 remixes might not be the best for a new listener (mainly because 2 disc sets are pretty overwhelming) i don't think 'classics' would really provide a new listener with an accurate taste of what future albums would hold.

i'm sure someone else said it earlier in the thread but i still think the best starting point is a toss up between i care because you do or the richard d. james albums. a new listener might not like everything on those discs but there should be a few tunes they enjoy and can use those as a launching point to delve further into his catalog. if you start with 'classics' and expect more of the same when you pick up something like 'drukqs' your setting up your ears for a harsh kick in the pants.

if you listen to those two albums and nothing appeals to you then just move on, aphex twin is just not for you.

10-29-2008, 06:58 PM	#51 (permalink)
Mr Sensitive Hyperkinetic Rabbitything Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In the Noodle Mines Posts: 811	=0 Yeah you need to sort that out. __________________

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Piss Me Off Moodswings n' Roundabouts Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: At the corner of Dude and Catastrophe Posts: 4,512	I'd say the Come To Daddy EP is the best starting point, abrasive but in a bitesize package and has it's ambient moments too. __________________ Last FM Rate Yr Music Muxtape

11-03-2008, 02:26 AM	#53 (permalink)
Mr Sensitive Hyperkinetic Rabbitything Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In the Noodle Mines Posts: 811	Yeah I would agree with that, I'd also recommend these. ...I Care Because You Do - Incredibly multi-layered album, it's worth owning purely for Alberto Balsalm. Richard D. James Album - The first Aphex Twin album I ever got ahold of, it's pretty short but instantly listenable. Selected Ambient Works 85-92 - The first full-length Aphex Twin album, and it's pretty awesome. It's more downtempo than ambient, but it's very beautiful. Alberto Balsalm 4 Xtal __________________

11-03-2008, 05:08 AM	#54 (permalink)
FireInCairo Later on... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,235	I've slowly been warming to it any recommendations? __________________ O G MUDBONE: Only You can prevent forest fires.

12-02-2008, 02:42 PM	#56 (permalink)
thegoldlaw Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maine, US Posts: 205	I like this song alot from the prodigy: YouTube - The Prodigy - Rhythm Of Life [Original Mix]

12-02-2008, 02:44 PM	#57 (permalink)
thegoldlaw Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maine, US Posts: 205	Well it didn't delete it. But I thought this was the prodigy topic and pasted that. My bad But i do have a sort of favorite from Aphex, its their original but remixed YouTube - Aphex Twin - Ventolin (cylob mix)

12-02-2008, 03:03 PM	#58 (permalink)
4ZZZ Forever young Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brisbane Posts: 608	For the beginner I would recommend 26 Mixes For Cash. Very good indeed.