[kj] From Self-Titled to Outside the Gate

[Mark Kolmar]

Aphex Twin's oddly-well-regarded double CD _Selected Ambient Works 2_
sounds like a bunch of factory presets from a Roland JD800 keyboard or
something run through factory presets on some digital effects unit.

A lot of his work is not as bad as all that, and some of it just about
deserves the hype.  Have to dock every one of his records a couple of
stars for inspiring so many tons of aimless, meandering,
semi-rhythmical drivel with melodies that aspire to be childish.

--Mark

On 8/22/06, ade <ade at the-lab.zetnet.co.uk> wrote:
> >  and is like a pioneer of electronic music
>
> *LIKE*. A good choice of words.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gathering-bounces at misera.net
> [mailto:gathering-bounces at misera.net]On Behalf Of James Osborne
> Sent: 22 August 2006 17:39
> To: A list about all things Killing Joke (the band!)
> Subject: Re: [kj] From Self-Titled to Outside the Gate
>
>
> Aphex Twin is a he. Richard D. James. He's a genius and is like a
> pioneer of electronic music. I suggest getting Richard D James Album, I
> Care Because You Do, and Selected Ambient Works 85-92.