mr dave

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.

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