The albums that define
acid techno.
Our picks for where to start with acid techno — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
The acid techno essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Aphex Twin
...I Care Because You Do
A chaotic blend of intricate rhythms and haunting melodies that redefine electronic music's boundaries.
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Aphex Twin
Selected Ambient Works 85–92
Ethereal soundscapes blend with intricate rhythms, creating a dreamlike yet immersive auditory experience.
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Aphex Twin
Drukqs
A sprawling mosaic of intricate beats and melancholic piano melodies that defy genre boundaries.
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Aphex Twin
Syro
A kaleidoscopic blend of intricate rhythms and haunting melodies that redefine electronic music's boundaries.
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Aphex Twin
Come to Daddy
A chaotic blend of aggressive beats, distorted vocals, and intricate soundscapes that defy categorization.
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Aphex Twin
Richard D. James Album
A kaleidoscopic blend of frenetic rhythms and ethereal soundscapes that redefine electronic music's landscape.
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Aphex Twin
Surfing on Sine Waves
A mesmerizing blend of intricate rhythms and ethereal melodies that define early ambient techno.
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Aphex Twin
Orphaned Deejay Selek 2006-2008
A fragmented collage of experimental beats and ambient textures that defy traditional structure.
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Aphex Twin
26 Mixes for Cash
A kaleidoscopic blend of intricate beats and experimental textures pushing the boundaries of electronic music.
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Luke Vibert
Tally Ho!
A kaleidoscopic blend of playful samples and eclectic beats that redefine acid techno's boundaries.
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Aphex Twin
Words & Music
A surreal blend of fragmented soundscapes and rhythmic experimentation that challenges conventional electronic music norms.
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Aphex Twin
Analogue Bubblebath 4
A kaleidoscopic blend of playful melodies and intricate beats that defy genre boundaries.
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Aphex Twin
Expert Knob Twiddlers
A kaleidoscopic journey through playful textures and intricate rhythms, blending acid techno with experimental flair.
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Aphex Twin
Joyrex J9i
A hypnotic blend of experimental beats and ethereal textures that defies conventional electronic boundaries.
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Aphex Twin
Bradley's Beat
A kaleidoscopic fusion of acid techno rhythms and ambient soundscapes that challenges conventional listening experiences.
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Aphex Twin
Analog Bubblebath Vol 2
A playful blend of intricate beats and surreal soundscapes that challenge conventional electronic music norms.
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Aphex Twin
Bradley's Robot
A mesmerizing blend of intricate beats and ethereal textures that define the essence of early 90s electronic experimentation.
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Aphex Twin
Joyrex J5 EP
A captivating blend of intricate rhythms and synthetic textures, bridging ambient and acid techno realms.
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Aphex Twin
Blackbox Life Recorder 21f / in a room7 F760
Intricate soundscapes merge with experimental rhythms, crafting a surreal auditory journey that challenges conventional boundaries.
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Aphex Twin
GAK
Experimental beats merge with distorted textures, creating a uniquely immersive and frenetic soundscape.
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Aphex Twin
Hangable Auto Bulb
A kaleidoscopic blend of glitchy beats, ambient textures, and playful melodies that defies conventional genre boundaries.
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Aphex Twin
Caustic Window LP
A kaleidoscopic blend of glitchy rhythms and ethereal soundscapes that defy conventional structure.
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Aphex Twin
Analogue Bubblebath Vol 3
A mesmerizing blend of intricate rhythms and ethereal textures that push the boundaries of electronic music.
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Aphex Twin
Cheetah
A hypnotic blend of intricate rhythms and ethereal textures that push the boundaries of electronic music.
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