It’s rare that an electronic album is the biggest album of the year, or at least the most hyped. That’s certainly the case with Syro, Richard D James first official release under his Aphex Twin moniker for some 13 years. So, is it in any good? For starters, it sounds like an Aphex Twin album. Listen through to the 12 tracks, and many of his familiar staples are present – the “Digeridoo” era rave breakbeats, the mangled synth-funk mash-ups, the intoxicating ambient-era melodies, the warped basslines and the skittish drill & bass style rhythms. There’s madness, beauty and intensity in spades. In other words, it’s an Aphex Twin album, and – as so many have pointed out since the album’s release was announced – there’s no-one else quite like Richard D James.
BOARDS OF CANADA - The Campfire Headphase
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APHEX TWIN - Blackbox Life Recorder 21f
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BLACK DOG PRODUCTIONS - Bytes
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APHEX TWIN - Computer Controlled Acoustic Instruments Pt 2 EP
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APHEX TWIN - Richard D James Album
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