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The 15 Best Electronic Albums of 2014
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The 15 Best Electronic Albums of 2014

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The best electronic music of 2014 could be found in thoughtful experimentation and dancefloor-ready fun. But the ones who led the way were the pioneers.

25 Years of Aphex Twin’s ‘Richard D. James’ Album
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25 Years of Aphex Twin’s ‘Richard D. James’ Album

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Twenty-five years ago, Aphex Twin’s Richard D. James solidified his patented cerebral IDM style and made him a figurehead for electronic music.

The 60 Best Songs of 2018
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The 60 Best Songs of 2018

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The year in song reflected the state of the world around us. Here are the 60 songs that spoke to us this year.

‘Collapse’ Is Another Testament to Aphex Twin’s Brilliance
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‘Collapse’ Is Another Testament to Aphex Twin’s Brilliance

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On his latest EP, Aphex Twin abruptly pulls the rug from under your feet, turning his nostalgic IDM perspective into an etude on electronic music deconstruction.

Mike & Rich: Expert Knob Twiddlers
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Mike & Rich: Expert Knob Twiddlers

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 / 7 October 2016
The classic pairing of µ-Ziq and Aphex Twin, aka Mike Paradinas and Richard James, back in print for the first time in years, points the way to an imagined musical future that never was.
Aphex Twin: Cheetah
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Aphex Twin: Cheetah

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Harnessing older sounds into something that sounds modern, the Cheetah EP transforms grotesque synth into something that sounds human.
Squarepusher: Damogen Furies (take 2)
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Squarepusher: Damogen Furies (take 2)

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 / 5 May 2015
The IDM legend changes the plot again with this dizzying, fast-paced record that can be as exhausting as it is exciting.
Aphex Twin: Computer Controlled Acoustic Instruments Pt. 2
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Aphex Twin: Computer Controlled Acoustic Instruments Pt. 2

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 / 19 March 2015
Richard D. James isn't laying his best cards on the table with this EP, but at least he's staying active.
The Best Albums of 2014
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The Best Albums of 2014

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 / 22 December 2014
From Polish black metal to mind-blowing progressive R&B and electronic music, 2014's best albums certainly have something for everyone.
Aphex Twin: Syro
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Aphex Twin: Syro

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 / 23 September 2014
Unburdened of revolutionary duties, Syro offers a deeply rewarding expression of one of electronic music's most dependably brilliant talents.
Aphex Twin – “minipops 67 (120.2)(source field mix)” (audio)
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Aphex Twin – “minipops 67 (120.2)(source field mix)” (audio)

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 / 4 September 2014
After many years of waiting, it is finally here: a new Aphex Twin track, the cryptically titled "minipops 67 (120.2)(source field mix)".
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Bonobo: Black Sands Remixed

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