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Drukqs

Aphex Twin · 2001

100 min · 30 tracks · techno · ambient · intelligent dance music

A sprawling mosaic of intricate beats and melancholic piano melodies that defy genre boundaries.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • intricate beats for detail seekers
  • melancholic melodies for introspection
  • short tracks encourage exploration
  • late-night solitude and reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Critical Peak — Ambitious blend of styles, widely acclaimed, influential in IDM.
Themes
melancholic piano landscapes· glitchy soundscapes· experimental electronic textures
Career context
When 'Drukqs' was released in 2001, Aphex Twin, also known as Richard D. James, was already a prominent figure in electronic music following his critically acclaimed albums 'Selected Ambient Works 85-92' and 'Richard D. James Album'. This record marked a shift towards a more experimental approach, incorporating complex rhythms and personal piano compositions that showcased his artistic versatility.
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Selected Ambient Works Volume II — Continues the ambient exploration with deeper soundscapes and intricate textures.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Jynweythek".

Disc 1

  • 1 Jynweythek Start here 2:23
  • 2 Vordhosbn 4:51
  • 3 Kladfvgbung Micshk 2:06
  • 4 Omgyjya-Switch7 4:52
  • 5 Strotha Tynhe 2:12
  • 6 Gwely Mernans 5:08
  • 7 Bbydhyonchord 2:33
  • 8 Cock/Ver10 5:18
  • 9 Avril 14th 2:05
  • 10 Mt Saint Michel + Saint Michaels Mount 8:10
  • 11 Gwarek2 6:46
  • 12 Orban Eq Trx4 1:35
  • 13 Aussois 0:12
  • 14 Hy a Scullyas Lyf a Dhagrow 2:14
  • 15 Kesson Dalef 1:19

Disc 2

  • 1 54 Cymru Beats 6:06
  • 2 Btoum-Roumada 1:58
  • 3 Lornaderek 0:31
  • 4 QKThr 1:27
  • 5 Meltphace 6 6:24
  • 6 Bit 4 0:25
  • 7 Prep Gwarlek 3b 1:19
  • 8 Father 0:57
  • 9 Taking Control 7:14
  • 10 Petiatil Cx Htdui 2:11
  • 11 Ruglen Holon 1:49
  • 12 Afx237 V.7 4:23
  • 13 Ziggomatic 17 8:35
  • 14 Beskhu3epnm 2:10
  • 15 Nanou 2 3:24

What to play next

This album is considered a Critical Peak in Aphex Twin's catalog. Ambitious blend of styles, widely acclaimed, influential in IDM.

Selected Ambient Works Volume II
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Selected Ambient Works Volume II

1994

Continues the ambient exploration with deeper soundscapes and intricate textures.
Compilation
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Compilation

1998
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