Aphex Twin - Selected Ambient Works Volume II (Expanded Edition)Selected Ambient Works Volume II (Expanded Edition) releases on Oct 4, 2024, celebrating the original albums 30th anniversary. Written when Aphex Twin (Richard D. James) was in his early 20s, the album gained critical acclaim both upon release and retrospectively (10 10 Pitchfork review, #2 Best Ambient Album of All Time, 4 star Rolling Stone review +more). Aphex Twin and SAW IIs influence continues to grow and take new meaning across generations.

On the flip 'Tempest' uses a similar percussive palette to his Pearson Sound productions but adds a extra layer of depth with lush fluttering ambience and ultra-heavy up-jacking subs

Days spent recharging on the playa or by the pool

Pulling sounds from every corner of their record collections

lording over bookshelves

a workout-based club night I co-created

There’s melancholy here

The vinyl also features the original instrumental used for Rose Tinted as well as an exclusive Crate Classics track remixed by Jamie Rodigan

Hiroshi Yoshimura remains tragically under-known outside of his home country

string and percussive elements whilst closer "In the Shadow" works an otherworldly synth line into its bossa nova groove

a bandleader and a radio show producer

Prelude 1:40

Kimberly Davis and Teni Tinks