Aphex Twin ‎– Drukqs, 4x Vinyl LP

The “Drukqs” LP by Aphex Twin is being released on Warp and marks the 25th anniversary of the 2001 album; the reissue brings “Drukqs” to a standard vinyl format for the first time, once again making all Aphex Twin albums available on vinyl. This edition gathers well-known tracks such as “Avril 14th” and “QKThr,” offering both the familiar piano moments and the complex, rhythmically intricate tracks within a cohesive vinyl concept that appeals equally to collectors and new listeners.

Musically, the release showcases the full range of the original: quiet, piano-centered compositions sit alongside meticulously programmed pieces that are often unusually constructed. Some passages were created using a Disklavier and prepared-piano techniques, which explains the acoustic character of the piano-focused numbers while at the same time contrasting with the electronic processing of the drum patterns. The reissue on Warp thus offers the opportunity to experience “Drukqs” once again as a coherent album that combines historic moments of the electronic avant-garde with meticulous craftsmanship. 

Track list:

1. Jynweythek Ylow
2. Vordhosbn
3. Kladfvgbung Micshk
4. Strotha Tynhe
5. Omgyjya Switch7
6. Gwely Mernans
7. Cock/Ver10
8. Bbydhyonchord
9. Orban Eq Trx4
10. Mt Saint Michel Mix+St Michaels Mount
11. Beskhu3epnm
12. Aussois
13. Hy A Scullyas Lyf A Dhagrow
14. Kesson Daslef
15. Avril 14th
16. Gwarek2
17. 54 Cymru Beats
18. Btoum-Roumada
19. Lornaderek
20. Penty Harmonium
21. Prep Gwarlek 3b
22. Father
23. Petiatil Cx Htdui
24. Meltphace 6
25. Bit4
26. Taking Control
27. Ruglen Holon
28. Afx237 V7
29. Ziggomatic V17
30. Nanou2