Raised in Cornwall, James began DJing at free parties and clubs in the area in the late 1980s. His debut EP Analogue Bubblebath, released in 1991 on Mighty Force Records, brought James an early following; he began to perform across the UK and continental Europe. James co-founded the independent label Rephlex Records the same year. His 1992 debut album Selected Ambient Works 85-92, released by Belgian label Apollo, garnered wider critical and popular acclaim. James signed to Warp in 1993 and subsequently released charting albums such as ...I Care Because You Do (1995) and Richard D. James Album (1996), as well as Top 40 singles such as "Come to Daddy" (1997) and "Windowlicker" (1999); the latter two were accompanied by music videos directed by Chris Cunningham and brought James significantly wider international attention.
After releasing Drukqs in 2001 and completing his contract with Warp, James spent several years releasing music on his own Rephlex label, including the 2005 Analord EP series under his AFX alias and a pair of 2007 releases as the Tuss. In 2014, he made available a previously unreleased 1994 LP as Caustic Window. He returned later that year with the Aphex Twin album Syro on Warp, winning the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album. He has since released charting EPs including Cheetah (2016) and Collapse (2018).
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphex_Twin
Studio albums
Selected Ambient Works 85-92 (1992)
Selected Ambient Works Volume II (1994)
...I Care Because You Do (1995)
Richard D. James Album (1996)
Drukqs (2001)
Syro (2014)
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Aphex Twin Lyrics
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==[[Aphex Twin:Come to Daddy EP (1997)|Come to Daddy EP (1997)]]==
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# '''[[Aphex Twin:Come_To_Daddy|Come to Daddy (Pappy Mix)]]'''
# '''[[Aphex Twin:Flim|Flim]]'''
# '''[[Aphex Twin:Come To Daddy (Little Lord Faulteroy Mix)|Come to Daddy (Little Lord Faulteroy Mix)]]'''
# '''[[Aphex Twin:Bucephalus Bouncing Ball|Bucephalus Bouncing Ball]]'''
# '''[[Aphex Twin:To Cure A Weakling Child, Contour Regard|To Cure A Weakling Child (Contour Regard)]]'''
# '''[[Aphex Twin:Funny Little Man|Funny Little Man]]'''
# '''[[Aphex Twin:Come to Daddy (Mummy Mix)|Come to Daddy (Mummy Mix)]]'''
# '''[[Aphex Twin:IZ-US|IZ-US]]'''
==Other Songs==
# '''[[Aphex Twin:Isoprophlex|Isoprophlex]]'''
# '''[[Aphex Twin:Come To Daddy, Pappy Mix|Come To Daddy, Pappy Mix]]'''
# '''[[Aphex Twin:Beetles|Beetles]]'''
# '''[[Aphex Twin:Milk Man|Milk Man]]'''
# '''[[Aphex Twin:To Cure A Weakling Child|To Cure A Weakling Child]]'''
# '''[[Aphex Twin:Heroes|Heroes]]'''
# '''[[Aphex Twin:Fingerbib|Fingerbib]]'''
# '''[[Aphex Twin:(Original Edit)|(Original Edit)]]'''
# '''[[Aphex Twin:Come To Daddy|Come To Daddy]]'''
# '''[[Aphex Twin:Digeridoo|Digeridoo]]''' (instrumental)
# '''[[Aphex Twin:Knievel|Knievel]]'''
# '''[[Aphex Twin:Lice|Lice]]'''
# '''[[Aphex Twin:Pappy Mix|Pappy Mix]]'''
# '''[[Aphex Twin:Powerpill Pacman|Powerpill Pacman]]'''
# '''[[Aphex Twin:Lornaderek|Lornaderek]]
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The lyrics of Aphex Twin's song "Weathered Stone" are not traditional lyrics that include words and phrases, but rather a soundscape that includes distorted samples and electronic beats. The song begins with a looped drum beat and a high-pitched, almost alien-like, electronic sound. As the song progresses, the beat becomes more complex, and more samples are added, creating an immersive experience for the listener.
Without traditional lyrics, it's difficult to interpret the meaning of the song. However, the distorted samples and electronic sounds can evoke feelings of isolation, confusion, and unease. The dissonant sounds and atonal melodies create a sense of tension and unease that can be interpreted in many ways. It could be interpreted as a commentary on the fast-paced, technology-driven world we live in, where we are constantly bombarded with information and stimuli. It could also be interpreted as a commentary on the isolation and disconnection many people feel in modern society, as we become more reliant on technology and less on face-to-face interactions. Ultimately, the meaning of "Weathered Stone" is left up to the interpretation of the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Sands shifted the tide
The movement of sand by the ocean currents.
Blackness engulfed the sea
The ocean becoming dark and difficult to see through.
Sun rises to the sky
The appearance of the sun in the morning.
Breaking waves dash on the shore
The forceful impact of waves on the beach.
The turbulent sea swells
The ocean becoming rough and choppy.
Rain pours over the stones
Heavy rainfall hitting and soaking the rocks.
Time and tide wait for no man
The unstoppable nature of both time and the ocean.
Landscape transformed beyond recognition
The alteration of the surroundings to a point of being unrecognizable.
Lone figure appearing through the mist
An isolated person coming into view in foggy conditions.
A silhouette sheltering from the rain
A dark outline of a person seeking refuge from the wet weather.
Contributed by Lila D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
David Firth
I'd be interested to know which of these tracks was actually from 1985
Alan Taylor
Years ago, back in 1989 in fact, a guy started work in the company I worked for in north london. I can't remember his name it being so long ago but I remember he came from Hinckley in Leicester. I remember he used to talk highly of Aphex twin, This Mortal Coil and 4AD records who I had never heard of before. he had a friend who had a sound system of very high quality back then and they used to listen to Aphex twin etc whilst getting stoned. I was more into Hip hop at the time and wasn't that clued up about ambient, that came a year or two later. I introduced him to NWA and he loved that, anyway I digress, He became a good friend over that summer and we partied at the town & country club in Kentish Town (Wendy May's locomotion) but i never listened to any of the music he spoke so highly of. Fast forward 26 years and I'm listening to this and it's blown me away. Wow i wish i got into Aphex Twin back in the late 80's/early 90's when he first spoke about them. Time flies fast and the years roll by so very quickly. I turned 50 two months ago. I have a happy marriage, I have a good career. What have i learnt over the years? It's important to unplug via what ever method is your choice/poison. Don't ever listen to negativity, keep pushing forward. Love your family and your friends, no one else is that important. I wish I could meet my old friend from hinckley back in 89.
KuriosBebop
+Alan Taylor Thanks for sharing a piece of your story Alan
Ryan
Xtal is the sound the Sun makes when it rises above the Horizon..
Macha Mocha
Xtal might be the most perfect piece of electronic music ever produced.
Lemonade Warrior
Let me fix that for you----SAW might be the most perfect ALBUM of electronic music ever produced.
Tortuosit of Tapiola
Fix#2: ...amongst the other 10000 most perfect albums...
Timothy Pullins
+Lemonade Warrior don't forget Björk's Homogenic
Pizza G
Sounds like Brian Eno broke into Krafwerk's laboratory, stole some old rusty tubes and circuits, flew behind the moon for 3 months, compressed the years of 1978-1989 into fuzzy purple and silver acid & DMT capsules, fused it with his own DNA and came back to earth with a half-frozen 2" tape reel. cool stuff man
bornwithclothes
You know an album is good when you're listening to it and you forget that you're sober.