All posts tagged 'aphex twin'
Isles // Bicep
Tracks swirl about at a slower pace than in Bicep’s debut. It often feels as though in creating a ‘home version’ they have instead cut out the excitement.
The Man-Machine // Kraftwerk
The album makes for hypnotic listening, bobbling along like a well-mannered German robot. All these years later it still sounds like the future.
Cosmogramma // Flying Lotus
Cosmogramma is a stunning showcase of music made, or at the very least assisted by, computers. Time has only proved it to be a genuine modern masterpiece.
Be Up A Hello // Squarepusher
This isn't a game changer; instead a proud statement, delivered with finesse and flair by one of the true masters of IDM.
Music Has the Right to Children // Boards of Canada
The album is constantly evolving. The rare moments of tranquility take your breath away; they feel important and momentous due to the vast textural contrast.
Richard D. James Album // Aphex Twin
This is a compact, highly rewarding record; 30 minutes of mesmerising electronica that is both pleasingly disorientating and emotionally stirring.
The Fat of the Land // The Prodigy
What The Fat of the Land lacks in diversity, it makes up for in consistency: pulsating basslines and thrilling beats, delivered with trademark Prodigy grit.
2 + 2 = 9: Radiohead’s studio albums ranked
Be it anxious art-rock, spasmodic electronica, or jazz-tinged soundscapes, Thom & Co. have you covered. Here are Radiohead's albums ranked worst-to-best.
Ambient 1: Music for Airports // Brian Eno
Music for Airports comprises of calming tones that induce sedation and tranquillity. Listeners are invited to float among soft, fluffy ambient clouds.
13 songs for a horrible Halloween
Let's face it, Halloween playlists can be awful. Here lies an alternative lineup of frightening songs. More treats than tricks, we promise.
Dissociation // The Dillinger Escape Plan
Furious metal rackets trade blows with soft, elegant jazz fusion and string arrangements, and the whole exchange is gorgeous and horrible at the same time.
‘Cheetah’ sees Aphex Twin remain in style
This is one of the purest and silky-smooth Aphex Twin releases yet, with steady tempos and smoothly layered synthesiser pads laying down the foundation
Garden of Delete // Oneohtrix Point Never
Twisting and turning and purposely blindsiding its listeners, Garden of Delete doesn’t stop evolving, often feeling like a stream of consciousness in musical form.
Damogen Furies // Squarepusher
Squarepusher produces another solid album without pushing any boundaries. The beats are as intricate as ever, whilst the melodies keep their charm.