Aphex Twin - Syro

[ajax]

This must be the biggest letdown for me in 2014. I did not expect an album as nuanced as ''Selected Ambient Works 85–92'' for example, but neither did i expect an album that gives me the impression of a collection of rarities, demos and b-sides. And i also find it ironic that the unreleased ''Caustic Window'' (originally planned to be released 20 years ago) is much more innovative,consistent and ''forward looking'' than ''Syro''. In a music genre that is still vital and evolving, ''Syro'' sounds to me outdated and pretentious.

 

[purpleoscar]

This must be the biggest letdown for me in 2014. I did not expect an album as nuanced as ''Selected Ambient Works 85–92'' for example, but neither did i expect an album that gives me the impression of a collection of rarities, demos and b-sides. And i also find it ironic that the unreleased ''Caustic Window'' (originally planned to be released 20 years ago) is much more innovative,consistent and ''forward looking'' than ''Syro''. In a music genre that is still vital and evolving, ''Syro'' sounds to me outdated and pretentious.

This new album has more nuances with repeated listens than the Caustic Window album, which I found long-winded and a little dull. This is the more accessible album he has now. There's going to be more and I'm sure it'll be different/weird/strange.


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[CrashedCarDriver]

All the weirdos have come out of the woodwork to rejoice at the return of their lord and saviour

 

[LemonMelon]

I vastly prefer this to Caustic Window, which is still good.

 

[u2popmofo]

All the weirdos have come out of the woodwork to rejoice at the return of their lord and saviour

Yes, new U2 album releases are interesting.

 

[purpleoscar]

All the weirdos have come out of the woodwork to rejoice at the return of their lord and saviour

Devil worshipping!

 

[CrashedCarDriver]

Yes, new U2 album releases are interesting.

To quote a weirdo

Get some aphex into ya!

Although, imagine if the majority listened to Aphex twin? rather than all the oddballs, freaks and weirdos

 

[u2popmofo]

I almost Cobblered this album.


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[Fullonedge3]

This album is fucking fantastic! Maybe 10 listens in and pretty much love every track.


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[nielsgov]

This album is really doing it for me. It reminds me of Autechre in parts which is awesome. Probably because it's so beat-heavy.

 

[Salome]

It's insanely brilliant.

 

[cobl04]

Just stumbled upon this... beautifully haunting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHbhWc6P638

 

[u2popmofo]

Finally bought the new album. While I've heard one other Aphex Twin album, this is the first one I've owned....

 

[cobl04]

This shit is so. fucking. good.

 

[u2popmofo]

This shit is so. fucking. good.

I agree.

 

[cobl04]

Like I own Selected Ambient Works and have listened to it heaps of times, but honestly this shits over that.

 

[LemonMelon]

I like SAW1 and Richard D James album more than this, but it's better than everything else he's put out.

 

[iron yuppie]

I'm not super high on this album, but I will say that Minipops is a perfect song for city driving at night.

 

[u2popmofo]

I'm not super high on this album

You have lost your mind then.

 

[CrashedCarDriver]

Check out Die Antwoord's "Ugly Boy" which has sampled the song "Ageispolis" from Selected Ambient Works

 

[Danny Boy]

Moar nu Aphex Twin?

https://bleep.com/release/56481-aph...mail&utm_term=0_db8ca97389-462f9db194-1314521

 

[Salome]

It's also available for pre-order in the iTunes store now.
As much as I love Aphex Twin, or maybe because I do love him, I am a bit wary of ordering this without some sort of idea what I am purchasing here.

 

[u2popmofo]

Moar nu Aphex Twin?

https://bleep.com/release/56481-aph...mail&utm_term=0_db8ca97389-462f9db194-1314521

Nice.

 

[BigMacPhisto]

The EP has leaked, it's great. A lot more minimalist in terms of sounds, but just as engaging as the album.

Like Syro, it will be available in 24 Bit for those that care.

 

[Salome]

Yeah, he pulled it off again.
Great piece of work.

 

[cobl04]

Darkly delicious, is how I've described it in about 10 different places. Great stuff.

 

[purpleoscar]

Jeez I didn't know about the soundcloud dump:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erNuvARUji0

It's going to take some time to absorb all these leftover tracks for favourites.

 

[purpleoscar]

https://soundcloud.com/user18081971/tracks

It's all here. I managed to really like about 50 tracks That's like 4 full albums of free material that I can easily add to favorites.

 

[cobl04]

Another release, this time under his AFX pseudonym. Out next week.