Aphex Twin fans rejoiced this week as he announced his new album SYRO (his first as Aphex Twin for thirteen years) via the deep web – what it will sound like is anybody’s guess… It reached #11 in the UK album charts, a remarkable feat for an album that clocks in at over two and a half hours long and is made up entirely of eerie, barely-there electronic soundscapes. But it was Selected Ambient Works Volume II, his first album on Warp, that was his most commercially successful record. From the acid-techno of his 1992 debut Selected Ambient Works 85-92 to the abrasive drum’n’bass and creaking, minimal piano of 2001’s Drukqs, his work was constantly challenging and always unpredictable. Throughout the Nineties and early Noughties, Aphex Twin was a true game-changer. But with such a rich history, where do you start with Warp? Read on for a handful of essential releases… Aphex Twin – Selected Ambient Works Volume II Since releasing Forgemasters’ ‘Track With No Name’ in 1989, the Sheffield-born label has gone on to become widely regarded as one of the most consistently cutting-edge labels in the world, signing some of the most influential artists of the past few decades and playing a vital role in shaping today’s musical landscape. This month marks the 25th birthday of one of the great British record labels – Warp.
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