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Just got a small package from Warp. Lately I've turned to ordering most things from local shops, but I wanted to get the Warp version of TLS' "Stay Down," and while I was there I picked up (counter-intuitively) the US "Routine" comp and the new reissue of Polygon Window. Anyways, here's my thoughts: Warp:Routine A great compilation, but only because all the tracks on it are great. I'm a fan of Warp, so naturally I like the music. But the comp is really only going to be good for people who aren't familiar with Warp or haven't paid attention recently. For those of you who, like me, have all the recent Warp releases like Tiny Reminders, Blue Jam, One on One, Trainer (who doesn't have this?), the new BoC, Muddlin' Gear, etc. - this album provides a sampler of all of these and more. The only reason you should get this comp might be for the previously unreleased Autechre track "Konlied Mx" and maybe for the now-on-CD "Booc" from Plaid. Otherwise, maybe you should buy it for someone else who isn't into or doesn't know about Warp. So, good gift for new initiates into the Warp universe, but not too exciting to current fans. So *that's* why it's targeted towards the US... Polygon Window:Surfing on Sine Waves (US reissue) I never thought this album was that great to begin with, having myself first been exposed to Aphex with "Richard D James Album," which I still think is great. I only got it because I've long been infected with the completism virus, so the two new tracks ("Portreath Harbour" and "Redruth School") were a must have. My verdict? They're OK. I'm glad I have the CD, but I kinda wish I'd just waited and downloaded them in MP3 like I did most of RDJ's compilation appearances and remixes... Two Lone Swordsmen:Stay Down I've had the US version of this album for a while, which includes the exclusive tracks from their EP "A Bag of Blue Sparks," but excludes the track "Ink Cloud." I've been putting off purchasing the UK Warp version for a while, since it seemed silly to spend the money on an album I already had. Also, I'm sure I could have found "Ink Cloud" online as an MP3. But I'm a big believer in preserving the original flow of a complete album as the artst(s) intended it, so I went ahead and got it. Boy, am I glad. "Ink Cloud" has quickly become one of my favorite 2LS tracks, and it fits in perfectly on the album. Plus, now the album finishes perfectly with "As Worldly Pleasures..." just as it should. So, anyone want to buy my older copies of "Surfing on Sine Waves" and "Stay Down"? --------------------------------------------------- Get free personalized email at http://www.iname.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: idm-unsubscribe@hyperreal.org For additional commands, e-mail: idm-help@hyperreal.org

On Fri, 23 Mar 2001 damek@earthling.net wrote:

quoted 5 lines Polygon Window:Surfing on Sine Waves (US reissue)

> Polygon Window:Surfing on Sine Waves (US reissue) > I never thought this album was that great to begin with, having > myself first been exposed to Aphex with "Richard D James Album," which I > still think is great. I only got it because I've long been infected > with the completism virus,...

Same thing sort of applies to me though I first got into Aphex through the Ventolin EP. I never picked up the PW album until this reissue and at the risk of being struck down by the AI gods for blasphemy I'd have to say it's the least compelling AFX full length I've heard. I'd take "Classics" or "SAW I", as far as early AFX, if I had to pick. The last track is pretty good though. The Quoth EP, which I've had for years, is more consistent (and generally harder edged) than the full length imo. Man, it kills me when people say Aphex used to make good music and now he just makes senseless noise. Andrei --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: idm-unsubscribe@hyperreal.org For additional commands, e-mail: idm-help@hyperreal.org

On Fri, 23 Mar 2001, Andrei wrote:

quoted 5 lines Same thing sort of applies to me though I first got into Aphex through the

> Same thing sort of applies to me though I first got into Aphex through the > Ventolin EP. I never picked up the PW album until this reissue and at the > risk of being struck down by the AI gods for blasphemy I'd have to say > it's the least compelling AFX full length I've heard. I'd take > "Classics" or "SAW I", as far as early AFX, if I had to pick. The last

It's certainly not as, um, rigorous as later stuff, but there's a certain come-down feel that James nails perfectly under all those bubbling rhythms. Plus, it seems to work as a cohesive whole, which is the general problem I have with most of his albums qua albums (the Caustic Window comp, ironically, is my runner-up fave in this regard). For me, SAW 85-92 always had the textural complexity (and sensory appeal) of baby poo. By the way, Alec Empire's _Limited Editions 90-94_ CD always worked the same sort of magic for me as _Sine Waves_. Just goes to show you that all the hard jammers are all softies at heart, no? -rob --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: idm-unsubscribe@hyperreal.org For additional commands, e-mail: idm-help@hyperreal.org

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