Aphex Twin - Collapse EP

[Braintree]

 

I really feel like I'm missing something with the Ltd edition...What's the point of it? I was just gonna pick this up when it hits phonica but you guyz are making me question whether I should spend £7 extra for an extra sleeve which doesn't look as good as the normal one

Ya, good point... got it anyway

 

 

 

I bought it since I was at Day for Night, so figured it was kind of special. Seriously the best festival I've been to.

 

Also, it was $30. I spend more on pizza delivery.

[species8472]

Have you guys seen that on Bleep, all other aphex records (except for the ones that already mainly feature the logo) also have gotten the Collapse treatment?

 

except the ones not on warp

[Joyrex]

Have you guys seen that on Bleep, all other aphex records (except for the ones that already mainly feature the logo) also have gotten the Collapse treatment?

The Windowlicker one is hilarious

[Bubba69]

I don't know what it is but his new stuff sounds "thin" to me. I'm assuming the mastering is great for dynamic range or something.. maybe I got used to super compressed modern mastering? I remember thinking this when I heard Xmas Eve for the first time. I still prefer the muddy live recording of that one before it was released. 

 

I think it's hard to mix this kind of thing. A lot of the background acid lines are quiet and the drums are way up front, including heavy repeated kick drums. So the mix needs lots of room so the kicks don't sound thin but they don't overpower the track either. It's got a similar sound to syro mastering I think. Drukqs was kind of a similar situation, the tracks are so busy that the mixing needs to cut a lot of bottom end off. I personally like the mastering of this release though. Not too compressed but still very loud and punchy.

 

 

Also the primavera track has been CONFIRMED to be on the new album (via shazam lol). Mt1 T29r2

 

Also, anyone  notice that the that T69 collapse has the exact synth loop as the t69 field day track at a certain point?

Edited August 7, 2018 by Bubba69

[Cheladrix]

Heh, the bleep picture of the vinyl clearly shows a record that looks like it has seven tracks on the one side. I know they just used a stand-in because they don’t have the real ones yet but it made me laugh, given earlier speculation about this being a secret album.

[jasondonervan]

Heh, the bleep picture of the vinyl clearly shows a record that looks like it has seven tracks on the one side. I know they just used a stand-in because they don’t have the real ones yet but it made me laugh, given earlier speculation about this being a secret album.

 

I also spotted that someone got busy with the potatoshop over at blüüp... 

 

[Richie Sombrero]

Bought the limited (prob of 10,000) vinyl. I'm such a perp for blerp.

 

Decent track though.

[Friendly Stranger]

I realize opinions wildly differ when it comes to RDJ, as he scratches different itches for many of us. But he's been putting out music for over 30 years at consistently great quality. We're really fortunate he's still creating, releasing tunes, and playing live. 

 

This track fucking rules and I won't let anyone tell me otherwise. But I can understand how anything new will feel underwhelming, stacked up against his past. He's set a crazy standard to meet. 

[whosebrian]

I got confused and bought the tape at bleep and the record at aphex.warp. And this single is sounding top notch!

[Schlitze]

Heh, the bleep picture of the vinyl clearly shows a record that looks like it has seven tracks on the one side. I know they just used a stand-in because they don’t have the real ones yet but it made me laugh

 

I also spotted that someone got busy with the potatoshop

Please don't post 5 times per page. I understand youre very excited and giddy and have lots of exclusives that are freely available on the Web but try to keep tabs on how much you're posting. Scrolling through it can be a chore.

Get into a sport.

Edited August 7, 2018 by Schlitze

[Time Tourist]

Just saw the video! I'm blown away, this is just next level shit. And just today i went to visit St Micheal's Mount! Best day of my life!!!

[NorthernFusion]

lol

[jasondonervan]

 

 

Heh, the bleep picture of the vinyl clearly shows a record that looks like it has seven tracks on the one side. I know they just used a stand-in because they don’t have the real ones yet but it made me laugh, given earlier speculation about this being a secret album.

 

I also spotted that someone got busy with the potatoshop

Please don't post 5 times per page. I understand youre very excited and giddy and have lots of exclusives that are freely available on the Web but try to keep tabs on how much you're posting. Scrolling through it can be a chore.

 

wat 

[oscillik]

I’m sorry. It’s a bad EP.

[Schlitze]

You just hated the treasure hunt oscillator. You love the track.

Edited August 7, 2018 by Schlitze

[jasondonervan]

You just hated the treasure hunt oscillator. You love the track.

 

Shame osc got in there and broke your unprovoked shit-flinging flow... but don't worry, stealth edits are easily captured.

 

[Schlitze]

Very incriminating.

Not

[oscillik]

lol caught out but denies it

[GetSquirrely]

i wonder how many takes rich needed for his cat to perfect the meowing melody at 3:16 

[dingformung]

Schlitze is such a cutie pie

[Silent Member]

lol at this thread, new track is ace and everyone is bitching about the process of purchasing it.

[Schlitze]

New page = new start for those getting a liiiiittle bit overexcited

[DavieAddison]

New page = new start for those getting a liiiiittle bit overexcited

 

Sorry man, I have to get a little excited because I finally got to watch the video after getting home from work. One of the best music videos I've seen. I loved weirdcore's aesthetic.

[dingformung]

Yes, the video is brilliant. I hope we will have more tracks with Autechre-esque sections on this EP

Edited August 7, 2018 by darreichungsform

[Rbrmyofr]

Some of the code at the start of the video is a slightly mangled version of the .json files that the Cirklon sequencer saves. If you freeze the track near the start you can see what instrument he named each output track of the Cirklon after.