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Ventolin

Aphex Twin · 1995

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

A frenetic collage of fragmented beats and disorienting textures that challenge conventional listening.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • fragmented beats for active listening
  • disorienting textures for focused sessions
  • dynamic shifts that surprise continually
  • short bursts of intense energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, linear compositions
  • seek consistent musical flow

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Ventolin' was released in 1995, Aphex Twin, also known as Richard D. James, had already established himself as a pioneering figure in electronic music with earlier works like 'Selected Ambient Works 85-92'. This EP marked a significant evolution in his sound, showcasing his experimental approach to composition while exploring themes of anxiety and respiratory conditions through complex rhythmic structures and abstract sound design.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Ventolin (Salbutamol mix) 5:46
  • 2 Ventolin (Praze-an-Beeble mix) 3:21
  • 3 Ventolin (Marazanvose mix) 2:12
  • 4 Ventolin (Plain-an-Gwarry mix) 4:37
  • 5 Ventolin (The Coppice mix) 4:35
  • 6 Ventolin (Crowsmengegus mix) 5:54
  • 7 Ventolin (Wheeze mix) 7:14
  • 8 Ventolin (Carharrack mix) 2:53
  • 9 Ventolin (Probus mix) 4:15
  • 10 Ventolin (Cylob mix) 5:05
  • 11 Ventolin (Deep Gong mix) 6:21
  • 12 Ventolin (Asthma Beats mix) 1:39

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