Aphex Twin's "Selected Ambient Works: 85-92" is very odd. It's extremely catchy with a lot of depth. It's dated but somehow sounding completely fresh. It's haunting yet sounds futuristic. And of course, it's a lot of fun while sounding deadly serious. The very first time you hear "Xtal" you'll think it sounds so familiar to you, like you've heard it before....somewhere. Nearly every song on it is like that. The high quality songwriting is present in every song. The masterpiece (and coolest) song is laid smack down in the middle. "We are the Music Makers" starts off with some deep,skittering bass and thin drums. Ten seconds later you here a sample pulled from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate factory and a rhythmic dream awaits you. If every song was a different fruit, then "We are the Music Makers" is the Snozberry. This remastered edition is incredible. I don't know what older ones sounded like, but this is very good sound quality. Get It!!! Mr. Trombone
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