Aphex Twin – Richard D. James Album

Label: Warp Records – WARP LP 43
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, 180g
Country: UK
Released: Dec 19, 2012
Genre: Electronic
Style: IDM, Acid, Abstract, Jungle, Drum & Bass, Experimental

Released in 1997 via Warp Records, 'Richard D. James Album' is the fourth studio album from electronic mastermind Richard D. James under the alias Aphex Twin.

Said to be composed by James on his Macintosh computer, it took longer to complete than his previous efforts. The album features faster breakbeats and intricate drum programming which draw influence from jungle and drum and bass, combined with lush string arrangements, unstable time signatures, and slow ambient melodies reminiscent of James' earlier work, as well as modulated vocals by James.

The album has a rich texture to it, the samples and drum work are sublime. Highlights include 'Fingerbib', 'Can Marth', 'To Cure A Weakling Child', 'Yellow Calx' and 'Girl/Boy Song'.

A1. 4
A2. Cornish Acid
A3. Peek 824545201
A4. Fingerbib
A5. Carn Marth
B1. To Cure A Weakling Child
B2. Goon Gumpas
B3. Yellow Calx
B4. Girl/Boy Song
B5. Logan-Rock Witch