About this album
Where they were
By the release of 'Syro' in 2014, Aphex Twin, whose real name is Richard D. James, was returning after a 13-year hiatus since his last studio album, 'Drukqs.' This album marked his first new material since the peak of his career in the late '90s and early 2000s, when he became a pioneering figure in electronic music.
Why it matters
'Syro' received widespread critical acclaim, debuting at number one on the UK Albums Chart and earning a Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album. The album's innovative sound design and meticulous production techniques solidified Aphex Twin's reputation as an influential force in electronic music.
Essential tracks
- "minipops 67 (source field mix)" — This opening track encapsulates the album's playful experimentation with rhythm and texture, blending nostalgic sounds with modern production techniques.
- "XMAS_EVET10 (thanaton3 mix)" — Clocking in at over ten minutes, this track showcases complex layering and an immersive soundscape that reveals new details with each listen.
- "aisatsana" — 'aisatsana' stands out as a poignant piano piece that provides emotional depth amidst the intricate electronic compositions, demonstrating James's versatility.
Release Date
September 19, 2014
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Tracklist
- 1 minipops 67 (source field mix) 4:47
- 2 XMAS_EVET10 (thanaton3 mix) 10:31
- 3 produk 29 5:03
- 4 4 bit 9d api+e+6 4:28
- 5 180db_ 3:11
- 6 CIRCLONT6A (syrobonkus mix) 6:00
- 7 fz pseudotimestretch+e+3 0:58
- 8 CIRCLONT14 (shrymoming mix) 7:21
- 9 syro u473t8+e (piezoluminescence mix) 6:32
- 10 PAPAT4 (pineal mix) 4:18
- 11 s950tx16wasr10 (earth portal mix) 6:01
- 12 aisatsana 5:21
