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Aphex Twin - Melodies From Mars - 03-May-06 11:30 PM
Its really difficult when it comes to commenting on unreleased music. The only way you can get it is in mp3 format, which were probably ripped by the very few owners of the original recordings. So the quality of basically every mp3 youll find on the internet will be based on how well they encoded that one time.

This may be the case with Melodies from Mars. For me most of the tracks sounded really quiet. I had to increase my volume to the max to clearly hear the tunes. Although I found some of the tracks rather enjoyable, I still wonder how well they sounded in their original format. Perhaps they were better, perhaps not. Maybe they had a clearer sound and more bass. There are many things we cant be sure of.

So what do I think about whether it should be released or not? Id say "another aphex twin release? ok!" But thats because Im a fan.

But seriously, Im sure most of these tracks could be very good if they were remade. It appears that 3 of them were already remade and released on Richard D. James Album, and they sound fine.

I suppose when RDJ made this album, he just wasnt at his peak or inspiration for it. Its sort of like when you start something, get most of it done, and simply lose interest. You kind of just toss it in the shed, or on a shelf and want to forget about it.

This is all just speculation.

Autechre - Untilted - 26-Dec-05 04:07 AM
Although I do enjoy some of these tracks on the new album (augmatic disport is a new favorite) I hope that Autechre makes another softer album in the future. I enjoyed the earlier work just as much as the newer harder stuff. I just wish they will make some soft melodic tracks again in the future.

Autechre - Tri Repetae++ - 19-Dec-05 08:06 PM
Eutow was the very first Autechre track that I ever listened to, and it blew me away. Then when I heard the other tracks I thought it was all crap. It took me awhile to get into the more difficult tracks, but now I love anything autechre. I believe its because Eutow is their softest, easiest tune. It really stands out from their other tracks.

And as for TR++ as a whole, it is also very easy to listen too. Same with Incunabula. These 2 albums would be great for first time listeners, because of their easy listening. Also, they should be the only thing first time listeners should try, since something like Confield could turn them away forever.

AFX* - Hangable Auto Bulb - 26-Nov-05 03:26 AM
Yes but why does he say "mashed potatoes"!?

But seriously, some of first few tracks feel repetative when the solo drum beats start. Not that I hate that, its just when the melody is playing with the drums I like it more, but I suppose if it was like that through the whole song, that would also be repetative.

But there are some tracks in there that I regard as my favorites. Mainly Laughable Butane Bob, Every Day, And Arched Maid Via RDJ*.

When I first Arched Maid, it blew me away. The guitar sounds reminded me of aerodynamic by daft punk*(another fav). You could say it is literally an "electric" guitar.

I suppose out of almost every album, there will be tracks you love, and tracks you hate.

Now "get me another wooly"!