FireInCairo

I've slowly been warming to it
any recommendations?

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4ZZZ

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

Alkajazz

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.

thegoldlaw

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

thegoldlaw

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)

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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thegoldlaw

I honestly dont think it matters which cd you pick. Aphex twin hands down is the most aquired test in music. You either love it.. or you hate it. Within 1 listen of any song beyond maybe YouTube - Aphex Twin - Avril 14th you should get a feel if you like him or not. Only reason I mention that song is because its "normal" compared to most of aphex's stuff.

Alkajazz

So true.

mr dave

while avril 14th is great it's about as reflective of his work as a rock is compared to a mountain.

you must not have tried listening to merzbow if you think aphex twin is the most acquired taste in music too hehe

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270k vs 12k in record sales... to be an acquired test there has to be a fan base for it. 270k rankin on record sales tells me very few people listen too it.

And I really don't think avril is, because I've had classical friends love that song, but when I play 10 seconds of
YouTube - aphex twin - come to daddy or YouTube - aphex twin - vordhosbn they say there is no way they are the same person.

Edit vordhosbn is a bad example, because I have alot of dnb/gabber friends who like it and dont like aphex. but come to daddy for the most part determines who likes Aphex twin.