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)
Iz Us
Aphex Twin Lyrics
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The lyrics to Aphex Twin's song IZ-US convey a sense of playfulness and irreverence. The line "Stop making that big face!" is repeated multiple times throughout the song, and it seems to be directed at an individual who is taking themselves too seriously. The lyricist seems to be poking fun at this person, perhaps trying to get them to relax and enjoy themselves.
Beyond this playful taunt, the lyrics to IZ-US are somewhat cryptic and difficult to interpret. They are filled with abstract imagery and references to things that are difficult to comprehend. However, this opacity is a hallmark of Aphex Twin's style, and it contributes to the sense of enigma and mystery that surrounds the song.
In general, the lyrics to IZ-US seem to be less concerned with communicating a specific meaning and more focused on creating a mood or feeling. The repeated use of the phrase "IZ-US" contributes to this sense of vagueness, as it is unclear what this word refers to or what it is supposed to mean. Overall, the lyrics to IZ-US can be seen as a playful and somewhat cryptic commentary on self-importance and the need to loosen up and enjoy life.
Line by Line Meaning
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If anyone ever tries to tell you electronic music has no emotion, show them this masterpiece.
D T
I WAS gonna comment but to reply to yours seems more apt....I don't know why this piece makes me want to cry in an uplifting way....I don't know whether I'm sad or happy.....THAT is emotive!
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+Derek Thomas Whenever I'm unhappy I listen to this song as a means of catharsis. No other song has made me feel such strong emotions before, and that's mostly why I love it so much.
D T
I hear that! A few of his tracks stir up various emotions with me...Alberto Balsalm, Gumpas, Flim..to name just a few. Saw an interview of his sayin he had well in excess of 150hrs of music. I always find myself thinkin what other little nuggets we'll never get to hear. Sad really
Will Bourner V
Burial, Aphex, BoC
Alex Jones
Pretty sure nobody says that anymore thankfully
I Am The Walrus
Ahh when my sister Nina was still alive, she'd sit on her bed, talking to herself with this playing almost everyday. When she passed away, on the way to the funeral the song was playing on the radio. I've never cried so much before. Now this is one of my favorite songs from the one and only Aphex Twin... RIP Nina <3
John Kilroy
so sorry to hear man. hope you’re doing good
OneManArmy
Guys he's joking
NightWolf
Dammm reading that made me tear up hard😥😥😥😥😥 yeah I could imagine that I would be like that and stuff honestly I hope youre relatives friends and family members are ok RIP Nina you shall never be forgotten.