We Have Arrived [Aphex Twin QQT Mix] - Aphex Twin, The Mover
At the Heart of It All [Mix] - Aphex Twin, James, Richard [1]
Flow Coma [Remix by AFX] - Aphex Twin, James, Richard D. [
Windowlicker [Acid Edit][Mix] - Aphex Twin, James, Richard D. [
Normal [Helston Flora Remix by Afx] - Aphex Twin, Ford, Peter
SAW2 Cd1 Trk2 [Original Mix] - Aphex Twin, James, Richard D. [
Mindstream [The Aphex Twin Remix] - Aphex Twin, Dangers, Jack
You Can't Hide Your Love [Hidden Love Mix] - Aphex Twin, James, Richard D. [
Spotlight [Aphex Twin Remix] - Aphex Twin, Vibert, Luke
Debase (Soft Palate) [Mix] - Aphex Twin, Flowers, Mike
A 26 track compilation on 2 CDs of Aphex Twin's blinding remixes (plus two previously unreleased Aphex tunes). Encompassing 10 years of always evolving, unpredictable Aphex Twin sounds, from acid trax and raved-up bange... more »rs to strangely commercial pop and his inimitably delicate, ambient empathies. Gatefold digipak. Warp. 2003.« less
A 26 track compilation on 2 CDs of Aphex Twin's blinding remixes (plus two previously unreleased Aphex tunes). Encompassing 10 years of always evolving, unpredictable Aphex Twin sounds, from acid trax and raved-up bangers to strangely commercial pop and his inimitably delicate, ambient empathies. Gatefold digipak. Warp. 2003.
M. Hilton | Indianapolis, IN United States | 03/25/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Like house demigod (and fellow curmudgeon) Armand Van Helden, no examination of Aphex Twin's body of work is complete without considering his extensive remix work. This double CD compiles not all, but most of the best of that work. Obsessive Aphex completists like myself will lament the absence of this elusive jewel or that (or perhaps sigh with relief that the extravagant price they paid for it wasn't for naught), but I give this compilation a perfect 5 stars anyway because the album itself makes up such a stunning single piece.You simply won't find a better testimonial to Richard James' musical genius, or the dizzying pace of its evolution, wrapped up in one package. It flows with inner logic and authority, taking the listener on a voyage of imagination from ambient to acid-tech to industrial to drill 'n' bass and back again. Not since Selected Ambient Works Volume II has Richard realized such a musical journey so completely, which is an even greater feat since it's a compilation of material dating back to 1990.If you're not an Aphex fan, this album could well make one out of you. If you are an Aphex fan, meet your next desert island album."
In a word. Gorgeous.
M. Hilton | 04/11/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I'm one who always thought that some of the most moving and memorable moments in the venerable history of Aphex Twin were the more mellower tracks or albums. After hearing this album I feel it should've been titled "Selected Ambient Works Vol.3". There's alot of beautiful songs that seem to just take you away for a while from the everyday life. Drukqs was good but I wanted to hear some more songs like "Petiatl Cx Htdui" and "Avril 10th" on it. There was perhaps a bit too much drum n bass or bleep n blip on it. It seemed like it wasn't coherent, like Syd Barrett doing electronic music on acid. Don't get me wrong alot of it was exciting and eccentric but you long to hear some of his old beautiful songs again. "26 Mixes For Cash" has tracks that sound like actual songs. I can honestly call this an album of new material all his own because none of these songs sound in ANY way like the songs they were supposed to be originally from. I don't think that Trent Reznor himself could distinguish which two of his songs are on this album, maybe a couple of sound effects could give it away if you're a NIN fan. Anyway it's easy listening and it won't drill your ears like his previous album did, not that its a bad thing. =)"
Classic Richard D. James........
Erica L. Pardee | Seattle, WA | 03/31/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Pretty great collection of remixes- and this shows that he is indeed a master remixer. I wouldn't recommend this record to someone brand new to Aphex Twin- I'd probably suggest starting out w/ 'I Care Because You Do', 'Selected Ambient Works 85-92', or 'Richard D. James Album'- but for the experienced fan, this is a must-purchase."
Some minor flaws, otherwise very good
Max | Canada | 08/22/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I wonder what kept me from buying this album earlier (I probably thought that I wanted to enlarge my musical tastes a bit before buying this CD of remixes, seeing that almost all my CD collection was made of Aphex Twin albums) but one day I just succumbed and bought the album. Like with most Aphex Twin releases, I really wasn't dissapointed at all.This double-CD has been split into two distinct sections: the first CD shows Aphex Twin into his more listenable and ambient form whilst the second CD feature mores of the crazy synth lines and psyched drum tracks that can be heard on the Richard D. James album or to some extent, Drukqs.The first CD really was the real meat of the album for me, as the tracks on it are mind-blowing and beautiful, it's highlights being the mixes of Raising the Titanic, Heroes, Ziggy (which really reminded me of the band Enigma) and The Beauty of being Numb. The second CD seems a bit more disjointed and there's some weak tracks in it such as We Have Arrived (I must admit that I've never been fond of the Twin's hardcore side though. For those of you who like his Caustic Window releases, you probably will enjoy that song) and Aphex Twin's remixes of Radiator and Windowlicker which doesn't hold up to the originals and tend to get tedious. However, tracks like Krieger, Falling Free, At The Heart of It All, and even a remix of a DMX Krew song (it always seem weird to me to see Aphex Twin doing pop music ;)) stand out and are remarkable.Overall, this is a really solid release and it definitely shows Richard D. James under his many different musical forms. If you're new to Aphex Twin, you definitely should take a look at his earlier major releases such as Selected Ambient Works II, I Care Because you Do and the Richard D. James album firstly. If you like what you hear or already own these albums, you can go buy 26 Mixes for Cash. You're gonna like what you'll hear. :)"
Raising the Titanic
Sean | Dublin | 04/01/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Worth the price of entry alone for his 'Big Drum' mix of Gavin Bryars' 'Raising the Titanic'. Absolutely beautiful, perhaps the best thing he's ever done in my opinion.The Heroes mix is especially good too. Doesn't sound remotely like Drukqs, so don't be put off if you weren't a fan.Well lush."