AFX - Smojphace EP (2003)

The track rips that's all there is to it. For all you out there who are against AFX creating noise, the two noise tracks are great. I bet he has millions of tracks like run the place red and side b on his hard disks. This is also why he doesn't bother releasing much. If he did all the producers would sound like AFX for awhile. I think it's quite interesting how many people dismiss the latter two tracks on this disc. Aphex Twin's music is hardly restricted to dance idioms ~ SAW2 and Drukqs have demonstrated that all too clearly ~ & this is yet another example. To write off these tracks as "mere noise" is to fail utterly to appreciate a very different kind of music. It isn't data; it's music. Try to hear it...

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AFX - AFX/LFO Split (2005)

The LFO tracks both leap out of your system, kick you and leave you feeling grateful for the experience. The AFX tunes are better than some people make out, very minimal acidhouse that could have been made in the 80's. I must say however that LFO's Flu-Shot is the best tune on this release and it's worth buying just for that. The highlight AFX tune would be NAKS 11 just for the pure 303 abuse and caffeinated claps. This release is not for everyone and will probably only find itself in the collections of avid fans of either producers.

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AFX - Analogue Bubblebath 5 (1995)

Largely unknown by many, Analogue Bubblebath 5 was given to customers of the Analord binder who received them late as a freebie. Naturally, they hit the internet quickly.

The standouts for me are A1, a 9 minute opener that could have easily been a favorite of many fans had it been properly released. B2, A slightly darker, more wobbly track, that gives off a certain atmosphere that I can't really describe, not necessarily because it is heavenly, just odd and nice. And B4, a heavy and skittering beat underlined by a nice flowing string loop, another RDJ favorite of mine. Overall, it feels like a calmer, simpler version of Richard D. James Album, with hints of Melodies From Mars.

Overall a good release; if you enjoy songs such as "Fingerbib" or most of Melodies From Mars, pick this up.

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AFX - 2 Remixes by AFX (2001)

2 remixes by Aphex Twin. "Flow Coma" by 808 State is reported to be Richard's favorite track of all time, and he does the remix justice. Aphex takes you to a acid-drenched jungle trip (with an awesome slap scratch break, if I must say) with wigged-out vocal gurgles and bleeps. Classic RDJ. On the B-side, he takes a stab at DJ Pierre's "Box Energy", blowing it up with 303 lines, breaks, and beats only Mr. James could put together. You'd be hard pressed to find a couple of remixes better than these.

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