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Richard D James’ debut release as Aphex Twin contains the eponymous first cut which defines the essence of his sound in the early 90s - that ineffably melancholy sense of melody paired with relentless propulsive rhythm.
A run down of my favourite albums of 2022. A year when most of my music listening was as an accompaniment to work or sitting with a young baby between 5 and 7am.
Rather than a drug trip, or any kind of journey, I think of Dig Your Own Hole as a performance from start to finish - a fantastical great gig in the sky.
Topical Dancer is a record for our politically charged times, when questions of race, identity, gender and equality never seem to be far from the surface.
E’s song-writing prowess is undeniable; his characteristic turn-of-phrase and the ease at which he turns out catchy ditty one after the other gives you the feeling he could do this in his sleep.
This week, I've been listening to Dry Cleaning's first two EPs, Sweet Princess and Boundary Road Snacks & Drinks, and the new GCOM project by Tom Middleton.
The British producer Simon Green, better known by his longstanding Bonobo alias, is one of those few artists who successfully executed the transition from bedroom beatsmith to big-ticket draw.
This week I have been listening to Entangled Routes by Pye Corner Audio, Quivering in Time by Eris Drew, Methodrone by The Brian Jonestown Massacre and Make Me Know You Sweet by Pendant.
A few more late finds from 2021, including robust breakbeat techno from Ryan James Ford, syrupy synth pop from Men I Trust, and snaking beats winding their way through the streets of Lagos from Emeka Ogboh. And given how much I loved Mrs Jynx's collaboration with µ-Ziq, on Secret Garden last year - it seemed high time to check out more of her discography.
Throughout the ups and downs of 2021, music has been there. Here's a run down of my favourite 50 albums from a year in which I kept up to date with new releases for the first time in a very long time.
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