462. Aphex Twin

December 30, 2022 ~ ernopepper ~ Leave a comment

(December 2022) Episode 462 is APHEX TWIN. Every couple years I pull out a techno/electronic dance music artist in the hope that something appealing about the genre will be revealed to me. It hasn’t happened yet, and it didn’t with Aphex Twin. That said, I do like some of James’ early ambient work (especially the beatless Vol II) and appreciate his creativity in what appears to be a desire to make genuine music. Yet no matter the intention, EDM always sounds to me like something to market to rave clubs and Euro-style hotels.

Favourite album: Selected Ambient Works Volume II

Favourite song: Rhubarb

Compared to expectations: same

Recommendation: just the two early ambient albums, IMO

179. Daft Punk

January 20, 2019April 11, 2020 ~ ernopepper ~ Leave a comment

(September 2018) I have completed episode 179 of my “opus project.” This edition: DAFT PUNK. I’m not into Electronic Dance Music, but I took a lark on Daft Punk hoping to find another gem like “Get Lucky.” I was not rewarded, with the possible exception of Technologic and Robot Rock. .

Least unfavorite album: Random Access Memories

Favorite song: Get Lucky

Compared to expectations: ↓