[kj] From Self-Titled to Outside the Gate

[Mark Kolmar]

In principle, I agree with you.  The difference is the Aphex material
I'm talking about is also sub-par.  That's a hazard if you record
every idea you ever have.

--Mark

On 8/29/06, Leigh Newton <angrytomhanks at yahoo.com> wrote:
> I don't think any band should be blamed for the
> sub-par music that crops up in their wake. Afterall,
> Faith No More begat Korn and whatnot. It's not their
> fault. And Richard D James shouldn't have to apologize
> for the likes of.......I don't know. Plaid?
>
> Leigh
>
>
> --- Mark Kolmar <mkolmar at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > 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