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113: Aphex Twin - Richard D. James Album (1996)

113: Aphex Twin - Richard D. James Album (1996)

FromDiscord and Rhyme: An Album Podcast


113: Aphex Twin - Richard D. James Album (1996)

FromDiscord and Rhyme: An Album Podcast

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Length:
146 minutes
Released:
Feb 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Even if you’ve never heard the music of Richard D. James, alias Aphex Twin, you’ve probably heard music that bears his stamp: he’s influenced artists as wide-ranging as Radiohead, Björk, Skrillex, and Billie Eilish, and his warped approach to electronica has become part of the fabric of popular music writ large. Every Aphex Twin album is a little different from his others, including the airy soundscapes of Selected Ambient Works Volume II and the ear-splitting tinnitus of I Care Because You Do, and his eponymous 1997 release Richard D. James Album features an intriguing mix of ethereal strings layered over dirty drum-and-bass beats. An expert knob twiddler himself, Producer Mike has long admired Aphex Twin’s skill at conjuring up sounds and textures you’ve never heard, and he’s invited Rich, Phil, and returning guest Shivam Bhatt to discuss Cornish geography, the milkman and his wife, and snare drums that go BRRRRRRRRR!Cohosts: Mike DeFabio, Rich Bunnell, Phil Maddox, Shivam BhattComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/113-aphex-twin-richard-d-james-album-1996Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod
Released:
Feb 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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A music podcast where we discuss our favorite albums, song by song.