Best Autechre album for a beginner?

Hi guys, I've been a fan of Boards of Canada, Squarepusher and Aphex Twin for ages and been thinking of getting into Autechre for a while now. I know opinions vary - but which is the best album to start with as they have a lot of them (and which are widely available)? Other artists not on the Warp that I'm into of the same genre include Loscil and Carbon Based Lifeforms; thanks!

Simple.

Start at the beginning and work your way through chronologically.

Enjoy the ride!

Untilted

LP5

I started with Confield. No regrets.

But maybe start with the '97 outputs, like Chiastic Slide.

But as I've failed to get any of my friends into Autechre, don't take my advice...

This wikipedia article ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autechre#History ) puts the albums into what is considered their trilogies or eras; I'd listen to one era at a time. I started listening after the shuttle had launched but that hardly matters when you're talking about the electronic perfection that is Autechre. Confield was my first listen and blew me away.

  On 6/8/2013 at 11:00 PM, DorkingtonPugsly said:

I started with Confield. No regrets.

 

But maybe start with the '97 outputs, like Chiastic Slide.

 

But as I've failed to get any of my friends into Autechre, don't take my advice...

lol

Incunabula is easy on the ears, and has a few catchy tunes as well.

  On 6/8/2013 at 10:29 PM, NC23 said:

been thinking of getting into Autechre for a while now

  On 6/8/2013 at 10:52 PM, feltcher said:

Simple.

 

Start at the beginning and work your way through chronologically.

 

Enjoy the ride!

Chronologically

and start with Lego Feet

if you were trying to trick an average Backstreet Boys fan into listening to Autechre I would say maybe Tri Repetae or something but since its for yourself I suggest to just man up and plow through starting at just about any album.

  On 6/8/2013 at 10:56 PM, jhonny said:

LP5

Autechre is one of those artists which is really interesting to go through chronologically. Also, they're debut is fairly accessible. I personally think there sound gets more and more experimental throughout the years so its best to get introduced to their newer sounds chronologically. They never really stick to one sound so it's interesting to hear the progression. Don't forget the EPs as well!

Wow, thanks for all the replies, much appreciated! Another question - anyone know any other good websites where I can purchase these in CD form apart from the usual Amazon, Play, etc? I understand some of their earlier work it put of print maybe? Rather have a CD than mp3 files.

LP5

What felcher said. Start with the first albums and work your way through their discography chronologically.

Amber. Masterpiece.

  On 6/9/2013 at 12:16 AM, NC23 said:

Wow, thanks for all the replies, much appreciated! Another question - anyone know any other good websites where I can purchase these in CD form apart from the usual Amazon, Play, etc? I understand some of their earlier work it put of print maybe? Rather have a CD than mp3 files.

Bleep ALMOST has all of their cds in stock, except for the first three and LP5. https://bleep.com/artist/71

Norman records has the first three in stock, but it's more expensive. http://www.normanrecords.com/artist/818-autechre

And Amazon works fine also.

Gantz Graf.

Edit : oh album, then I would say "Amber" for sure.

  On 6/9/2013 at 12:16 AM, NC23 said:

Wow, thanks for all the replies, much appreciated! Another question - anyone know any other good websites where I can purchase these in CD form apart from the usual Amazon, Play, etc? I understand some of their earlier work it put of print maybe? Rather have a CD than mp3 files.

If you can't find something you want on amazon, bleep, or any of the other suggested sites, then Discogs is always an option.

I wouldnt start with exai

Start with ARTPOP

Oh fuck incunabula is class.

  On 6/8/2013 at 11:25 PM, oscillik said:

Chronologically

 

and start with Lego Feet

yeah, do this

and don't skip the EPs