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Polygon Window - Surfing On Sine Waves

Label:
Catalog#:
WARP CD7
Format:
CD, Album
Country:
UK
Released:
11 Jan 1993
Genre:
Electronic
Style:
Techno, Abstract, IDM, Experimental, Ambient

Tracklist

1   Polygon Window 5:28 X
2   Audax Powder 4:40 X
3   Quoth 5:36 X
4   If It Really Is Me 7:03 X
5   Supremacy II 4:07 X
6   UT1 - Dot 5:20 X
7   Untitled 6:24 X
8   Quixote 6:03 X
9   Quino - Phec 4:41 X

Credits

Artwork By - Designers Republic "Long Tails And Ears For Hats", The
Engineer, Producer, Arranged By, Programmed By, Recorded By [Location Recording], Written-by - Richard D James*
Photography - Samantha Robinson

Notes

There is an error on the CD silkscreen artwork, where track 7 is given the title "(0,7)".
The Catalog# appears as "WARP CD7" on the spine of the release and as "Warp CD7" on the CD.

Thanks to Pbod Saman - tha Woolly Mammoth, Maff - phew Ian, Digger, Lorna, Martin Tressider, Goofy Snail, Dan (DDA), Victor Jumper, Neil Sandwiches, Porth Towan, C + G Building Society, all at Rephlex, Big Carl, LM137, Aeoneura, PK, My Hed Tuma.

This is the second in a series of (Artificial Intelligence) albums from Warp.

All music Copyright Control, ℗ 1992 Warp Records © 1992 Warp Records.
Barcode: 5 021603 070028
Made In England.

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Rated 2/5
Review by maroko Oct 10, 2009
I remember purchasing this album after hearing the incredible and incendiary warehouse banger Quoth. Expecting more similar music, my delusion was big. It turned out that Quoth was an exception here, if I may put it so. By far the heaviest, rawest and in-your-face piece of music on the album. Beware that back then I had little to no knowledge of Warp's sound and musical tendencies.
Now, not to leave the impression of a biased and pissed off customer, let me reflect upon the rest of the album. The music is not bad at all, ranging from early IDM, ambient, break beat techno, with acid lead segments from time to time. Unfortunately, not much of it sticks out and strikes you like Quoth did to me. Sure it is all quality, and some if it is mighty fine; the haunting melody on Polygon Window taking turns with the memorable acid lead, the forceful and driving opener, the quiet ambience of Quino-Phec.
The rest is skip material in my book. A cool sequence here and there, some occasional playful acid synths and lush pads aside, "Surfing on sine waves" does not have much in store for my ears. For early Richard D. James mind blowing material, I suggest heading right to the Aphex Twin "Classics" release on R & S.
As for Polygon Window, I urge everybody to go check out Quoth, one of the most ferocious tunes he has ever done. My highest recommendation would be buying either the CD Maxi [WAP 33 CD] or the vinyl counterpart [WAP 33], both of which have two astonishing mixes of Quoth, plus two other worthwhile tunes.
Rated 4/5
Review by Bandwagon Mar 27, 2007 (edited over 2 years ago)
If you are into mainstream or chart music, this may take getting used to and require patience. If you like dance music but don't want to have to move like mad all the time, this is great. A few of the tracks are ambient, while a few are pounding and repetative. As a whole, this early techno album is worth a listen if you are familar with Aphex Twin's work, but might not be the best place to start.