The Story Behind: Aphex Twin - Selected Ambient Works 85-92, Ep 196

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Aphex Twin was tinkering with sound and household electronics from an early age then joined and expanded upon the acid house movement of the late 1980s. The team welcome an old friend and synth expert to help sort through the tall tales of Richard D James' life and times.Join the comment thread NOW available on our free Patreon to continue the conversation about this episode and get early access to the weekly show 100% ad free, plus 60+ bonus shows like Song Battle and Guilty Pleasureshttps://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsJoin our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QwNt1yIEraA4ZgB4mDRHb?si=e4dc5cdf4efa42cfListen to Selected Ambient Works 85-92 here:https://open.spotify.com/album/7aNclGRxTysfh6z0d8671k?si=bwG6yvBNRU6jyn41LlLqOwIntro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly CrushersOutro music: After the Afterlife by MEGAFollow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at homeFollow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreNext week's album: Van Halen - 1984See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.