Selected Ambient Works Vol. II (CD)
Aphex Twin
Amoeba Review
Tiffany Anders 07/28/2010
Richard D. James (a.k.a. Aphex Twin) may have taken the electronic world by surprise when he released this double disc of virtually beat-less ambient music. Clocking in at over 150 minutes, this collection of brilliant pieces takes you on a journey into musical corners that can be hypnotic and serene but sometimes downright upsetting. Masterfully composed, each minimalist piece evokes a true sensory experience that can change into something entirely new with repeated listening. James crafted a surreal and mind-expanding experience with this batch of work. Sometimes uncomfortable, sometimes pleasant, this is a release that fans of experimental and ambient alike should definitely seek out.
Track Listing
Disc 1 Titles |
Artist |
Length |
---|---|---|
1.
Cliffs
|
Aphex Twin | 07:27 |
2.
Radiator
|
Aphex Twin | 06:34 |
3.
Rhubarb
|
Aphex Twin | 07:44 |
4.
Grass
|
Aphex Twin | 08:55 |
5.
Mold
|
Aphex Twin | 03:31 |
6.
Curtains
|
Aphex Twin | 08:51 |
7.
Blur
|
Aphex Twin | 05:08 |
8.
Weathered Stone
|
Aphex Twin | 06:54 |
9.
Tree
|
Aphex Twin | 09:58 |
10.
Domino
|
Aphex Twin | 07:18 |
11.
White Blur 1
|
Aphex Twin | 02:38 |
Disc 2 Titles |
Artist |
Length |
---|---|---|
1.
Blue Calx
|
Aphex Twin | 07:20 |
2.
Parallel Stripes
|
Aphex Twin | 08:00 |
3.
Shiny Metal Rods
|
Aphex Twin | 05:33 |
4.
Grey Stripe
|
Aphex Twin | 04:45 |
5.
Z Twig
|
Aphex Twin | 02:05 |
6.
Windowsill
|
Aphex Twin | 07:16 |
7.
Hexagon
|
Aphex Twin | 05:57 |
8.
Lichen
|
Aphex Twin | 04:15 |
9.
Spots
|
Aphex Twin | 07:09 |
10.
Tassels
|
Aphex Twin | 07:30 |
11.
White Blur 2
|
Aphex Twin | 11:27 |
12.
Matchsticks
|
Aphex Twin | 05:39 |