Aphex Twin: Selected Ambient Works 85-92 (2xLP)
A cornerstone of electronic music, Selected Ambient Works 85-92 is Aphex Twin’s seminal debut album, blending dreamy synths, hypnotic rhythms, and deep atmospheric textures. Originally released in 1992, this collection of tracks—allegedly composed between the ages of 14 and 21—showcases Richard D. James’ unparalleled ability to create immersive soundscapes that are both otherworldly and deeply emotional. A fusion of ambient, techno, and early IDM, this album set the foundation for an entire generation of electronic music.
Tracklist:
1. Xtal
2. Tha
3. Pulsewidth
4. Ageispolis
5. i
6. Green Calx
7. Heliosphan
8. We Are the Music Makers
9. Schottkey 7th Path
10. Ptolemy
11. Hedphelym
12. Delphium
13. Actium
Selected Ambient Works 85-92 offers a warm, analog richness that makes each track even more immersive. Whether you’re revisiting this classic or discovering it for the first time, this album is an essential listen for fans of electronic music, ambient soundscapes, and boundary-pushing production.