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).
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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)
.0180871R
Aphex Twin Lyrics
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Oh yeah, he he!
The lyrics to Aphex Twin's " .0180871R" are incredibly cryptic and difficult to interpret because they consist mostly of non-sequiturs and seemingly random phrases. However, despite their odd and inscrutable nature, there are a few possible interpretations of what they could mean.
One possible interpretation is that the lyrics represent a stream of conscious thought, perhaps reflecting the fragmented and disjointed nature of modern consciousness. The lyrics are a series of seemingly unrelated and discordant statements, ranging from the Spanish phrase "aqui" to the nonsensical exclamation "Oh yeah, he he!" This disjointedness could potentially reflect the chaotic nature of contemporary life, with its ceaseless barrage of stimuli and distractions.
Another possible interpretation is that the lyrics are an invocation of the irrational and the surreal. Aphex Twin is known for his avant-garde and experimental approach to music, and the lyrics to ".0180871R" could be an extension of that avant-garde ethos. The lyrics could be seen as a deliberate attempt to defy conventional language and expression, evoking the kind of bizarre and unsettling imagery that characterizes surrealist art.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh yeah, he he!
Expressing a feeling of excitement or pleasure with a hint of mischievousness.
... there it is!
Indicating the presence or arrival of something with a sense of approval or satisfaction.
... aqua regia
Referring to the highly corrosive mixture of nitric and hydrochloric acid, commonly used to dissolve noble metals.
... aromatic hydrocarbons
Referring to a class of organic compounds containing a ring of atoms with alternating double bonds.
... octanol
Referring to a colorless, viscous alcohol compound with a faint odor, often used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
... aldehydes
Referring to a class of organic compounds containing a functional group with a carbonyl group attached to a hydrogen atom and a carbon atom.
... ferrous sulphate
Referring to an iron salt compound commonly used as a nutritional supplement for iron-deficient patients.
... benzene
Referring to a highly flammable, colorless liquid commonly used as a solvent and precursor to various chemicals.
... glycerol tristearate
Referring to a triglyceride molecule consisting of three fatty acid chains attached to a glycerol molecule.
... myristic acid
Referring to a saturated fatty acid commonly found in nutmeg, palm kernel oil, and coconut oil.
... oleic acid
Referring to a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid commonly found in various vegetable oils, including olive oil.
... chlorophyll
Referring to the green pigment found in plants and algae that is responsible for absorbing light during photosynthesis.
... pheophytin
Referring to the chlorophyll molecule with a magnesium ion removed, often found in decomposing plant matter.
... xanthophyll
Referring to a yellow pigment found in plants and algae that plays a role in photosynthesis and may have antioxidant properties.
... carotene
Referring to a group of orange-red pigments found in plants and animals that act as precursors to vitamin A.
... "... carrotene"
Possibly a misspelling or intentional variation of "carotene," as both refer to the same group of pigments.
... ah!
Exclamation of surprise, realization, or satisfaction.
Contributed by Alice L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Richard is the Messi of the music