What does Syro sound like?

A kaleidoscopic blend of intricate rhythms and haunting melodies that redefine electronic music's boundaries. Rooted in techno and ambient. Start with "minipops 67 (source field mix)".

Is Syro a good place to start with Aphex Twin?

Yes, Syro is recommended as a starting point for new Aphex Twin listeners. A kaleidoscopic blend of intricate rhythms and haunting melodies that redefine electronic music's boundaries. By the release of 'Syro' in 2014, Aphex Twin, whose real name is Richard D. James, was returning after a 13-year hiatus since his last studio album, 'Drukqs.' This album marked his first new material since the peak of his career in the late '90s and early 2000s, when he became a pioneering figure in electronic music.

Syro works well if you're into kaleidoscopic rhythm exploration, dynamic peaks and valleys and intricate sound detail hunting.

How many songs are on Syro?

Syro has 12 tracks, running approximately 64 minutes.

Syro

Aphex Twin · 2014

64 min · 12 tracks · techno · ambient · intelligent dance music

A kaleidoscopic blend of intricate rhythms and haunting melodies that redefine electronic music's boundaries.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

kaleidoscopic rhythm exploration
dynamic peaks and valleys
intricate sound detail hunting
thoughtful headphone immersion

Maybe skip if you want

seeking straightforward song structures
prefer quick, catchy tunes

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Marked Aphex Twin's return after a long hiatus, gaining significant acclaim and recognition.
Themes: nostalgic soundscapes· post-90s electronic revival· immersive sonic experimentation
Career context: By the release of 'Syro' in 2014, Aphex Twin, whose real name is Richard D. James, was returning after a 13-year hiatus since his last studio album, 'Drukqs.' This album marked his first new material since the peak of his career in the late '90s and early 2000s, when he became a pioneering figure in electronic music.
Stylistic neighbors: Squarepusher· Boards of Canada· Venetian Snares
If this clicks, go next to: Drukqs — Continues the intricate rhythms and experimental soundscapes found in Syro.
Sounds like this from elsewhere: Music Has the Right to Children by Boards of Canada — Shares a haunting, nostalgic atmosphere with layered textures and intricate melodies that evoke deep emotion.

Hard Normal Daddy by Squarepusher — Combines intricate drum programming with melodic elements, paralleling the rhythmic complexity found in 'Syro.'

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Tracklist

New here? Start with "minipops 67 (source field mix)".

1 minipops 67 (source field mix) Start here 4:47
2 XMAS_EVET10 (thanaton3 mix) 10:31
3 produk 29 5:03
4 4 bit 9d api+e+6 4:28
5 180db_ 3:11
6 CIRCLONT6A (syrobonkus mix) 6:00
7 fz pseudotimestretch+e+3 0:58
8 CIRCLONT14 (shrymoming mix) 7:21
9 syro u473t8+e (piezoluminescence mix) 6:32
10 PAPAT4 (pineal mix) 4:18
11 s950tx16wasr10 (earth portal mix) 6:01
12 aisatsana 5:21

What to play next

This album is considered a Breakthrough in Aphex Twin's catalog. Marked Aphex Twin's return after a long hiatus, gaining significant acclaim and recognition.

Listen next

Drukqs

2001

Continues the intricate rhythms and experimental soundscapes found in Syro.

Go back to

Selected Ambient Works Volume II

1994

Sets a foundation of ambient textures that resonate with Syro's atmospheric elements.

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