Aphex Twin - CHEETAH (CD) | Mint (M) Mint (M)

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Similar to the Analord EP series, 2016's Cheetah contains some of Richard D. James' most stripped-down techno tracks. Nearly everything here sticks to a steady midtempo, and the tr acks generally take their time developing, subtly adding new elements rather than excitedly jumping from one point to another. Other than the CD bonus track (remember those?) "2X202-ST5," all of the tracks feature some permutation of either "CHEETAH" or "CIRKLON" in the title, and while they're basic enough on the surface to be variations on the same themes, there's enough going on to separate the compositions. James' playful sense of humor is reflected by the video for "CIRKLON3." The clip was directed by 12-year-old Ryan Wyer, and it features a group of children ecstatically dancing while wearing Aphex T-shirts and masks. The EP's highlight is "CIRKLON 1," which features more detailed drum rolls flurrying up from time to time, as well as a nice melody that recalls a more subdued take on '80s Italo-disco or freestyle. "2X202-ST5" features a slowly expanding grimy bassline surrounded by a slightly queasy melody and a basic rhythm of kicks, snares, and claps. ~ Paul Simpson Label: Warp Records – WAP391CD Format: CD, EP Country: UK Released: Jul 8, 2016 Genre: Electronic Style: Techno, IDM, Acid, Downtempo Program C1. CheetahT2 (Ld Spectrum) 5:54 C2. CheetahT7b 6:44 C3. Cheeta1b ms800 0:27 C4. Cheeta2 ms800 0:37 C5. Cirklon3 (Колхозная Mix) 8:14 C6. Cirklon1 7:17 C7. 2X202-ST5 4:42 Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Warp Records Limited Copyright © – Warp Records Limited Made By – MPO Published By – BMG Chrysalis Produced At – Dandelion Spaceship Design – MITDR™* Mastered By – Beau Thomas Written-By, Producer – Richard D. James Written & produced by Richard D. James (BMG / Chrysalis) @ the Dandelion Spaceship (pre – Syro) ℗ 2016 Warp Records Ltd © 2016 Warp Records Ltd WARP Logo / Aphex Twin Logo / MITDR™ Logo Aphex is a registered trademark of Aphex Systems Ltd and is used by permission Made in EU Released in 4-panel Digifile. Tracklist, credits, and barcode printed on sticker affixed to the shrink wrap. Title: "Cheetah" on front and back "Cheetah EP" on spine Sleeve Condition: Mint (M) Media Condition: Mint (M) Format: Dance & Electronic Format Detail: CD in wallet with silver foil block to cover Genre: EXPERIMENTAL Released: 07/08/2016 Show more