The albums that define
drill and bass.
Our picks for where to start with drill and bass — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
The drill and bass 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
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
Selected Ambient Works 85–92
Ethereal soundscapes blend with intricate rhythms, creating a dreamlike yet immersive auditory experience.
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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
Orphaned Deejay Selek 2006-2008
A fragmented collage of experimental beats and ambient textures that defy traditional structure.
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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
Surfing on Sine Waves
A mesmerizing blend of intricate rhythms and ethereal melodies that define early ambient techno.
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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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Aphex Twin
Melodies from Mars
A haunting journey through experimental soundscapes blending ambient textures with glitchy, rhythmic pulses.
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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
Houston, TX 12.17.16
Intricate layers of ambient textures and frenetic beats create a hypnotic soundscape that challenges conventional dance music.
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Aphex Twin
Music from the Merch Desk (2016 – 2023)
An intricate tapestry of experimental textures and rhythmic patterns that challenge conventional electronic music boundaries.
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Aphex Twin
Q-Chastic EP
A dynamic blend of acid techno and ambient soundscapes that defy conventional rhythms.
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Aphex Twin
Analogue Bubblebath 5
A mesmerizing blend of intricate rhythms and ethereal soundscapes that define the essence of early ambient techno.
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Aphex Twin
London 19.08.2023
A kaleidoscopic blend of intricate beats and crepuscular textures that defy genre boundaries.
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Aphex Twin
Analogue Bubblebath Vol 3.1
A kaleidoscopic blend of glitchy beats and serene soundscapes that challenge electronic music norms.
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Aphex Twin
Computer Controlled Acoustic Instruments pt2
A rhythmic exploration of computer-generated sounds, blending precision with an organic feel in a minimalist landscape.
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Aphex Twin
Ventolin
A frenetic collage of fragmented beats and disorienting textures that challenge conventional listening.
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Aphex Twin
Classics
A frenetic blend of acid techno and ambient textures, pulsating with experimental energy and intricate rhythm patterns.
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Aphex Twin
Digeridoo
A frenetic blend of acid techno and ambient textures that transports listeners into a pulsating electronic dreamscape.
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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
Selected Ambient Works Volume II
Ethereal soundscapes blend with haunting textures, creating a meditative journey through ambient sound.
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Aphex Twin
On
A mesmerizing blend of intricate beats and ethereal soundscapes that defy conventional electronic genres.
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