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From:
Jeff Davis
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Date:
Mon, 13 Nov 1995 14:13:16 -0600
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(idm) Re: Aphex Twin
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quoted 7 lines Okay,> Okay, > > Can anyone comment on whether or not Aphex Twin's first selected ambient > works (from 85-92) is worth it? How does it compare to the second installment > (which I do have) > > thanks, --Bill
Me thinks it's an important documentary on the "formative years" of IDM / ambient trance. It's got some real classics (Xtal) and a copule of throwaways. As all will no doubt tell you, it's 180 degrees different than SAWII. Is it groundbreaking now, no -- was it groundbreaking then, probably. Is it still very listenable and enjoyable now -- definitely. You can link to one of my excruciatingly long and boringly detailed reviews at http://www.xnet.com/~jjdavis/music.htm. peeeeeeeeeece, Jeff Davis <pHlow> ____--~~~~~~vvvv~~~~ oooooo 812.831.7846 jjdavis@xnet.com____---- ( ( ( vvvv ~~~~~~ooooooooooooo ___----( ( \ \ \ \ \ vvv oooooooooooooooooooooooooo ____---- ( \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ http://www.xnet.com/~jjdavis/