Released
1997
Label
Warp Records
Reviewed by
Mike Ramirez
Contact
Studio 2 Freepost,
SS10361 Brown St.
Sheffield S1 1AY
Great Britain
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Aphex Twin
THE RICHARD D. JAMES
ALBUM
Track Listing
1. Cornish Acid
2. PEEK 824542,01
3. Fingabobs
4. Corn Mouth
5. To Cure A Weakling Child
6. Goongumpas
7. Yellow Calx
8. Girl/Boy Song
9. Logon Rock Witch
Once again, the master of intelligent
techno-ambient-experimental-whatever thrusts out his new album entitled Richard D.
James Album. Although very different from his last album, "I Care Because You
Do," the new release still has the classic Aphex trademark of
home-made synths and gadgets.
Tracks such as "4" and
"Cornish Acid" combine the elementS of jungle and techno, without even
classifying either as jungle or techno. Aphex Twin designs his music so
layered that a classification is very hard to come by. This is more upbeat and
dance-orientated than some of his previous works, but it is just as good.
The domestic also includes the Boy/Girl
EP which was originally released by itself as an import, but later became packaged with
the original album for domestic release. The EP consists of 7 new tracks, along with Richard
on vocals for 2 tracks!!! I must say that the lyrics are somewhat peculiar that you just
have to love 'em. Hear for yourself to find out.
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