APHEX TWIN - SYRO

  On 9/22/2014 at 9:00 PM, jasondonervan said:

I'll borrow something from the Funky Souls crew to readdress the balance, here's what all your Japanese editions are going to look like when they finally arrive:

 

 

Unconventional obi placement with the intention of not disturbing the main sleeve design. Good job, tDR.

Nice!

アフェックス・トウィン (in Katakana) - æfeks twɪn

Although they appear to have written SYRO differently:

シロー (in Katakana) - sɪrəʊ - on the package they use the "サ" character instead of "シ", and don't end it with "ー"

it's just all the text from the lp

Umm, I didn't get the sticker but I did get these things...

Shopping Bag:


A4 documeent holder (front):

A4 document holder (back):

A2 Poster:

WARP magnet:

CD, front:

CD, back:

Not to mention a huge fucking grocery receipt, that nice diagram of instruments he used on which tracks, a written bio in Japanese. WARP gave him 50% royalties on this!

  On 9/22/2014 at 12:11 PM, BCM said:

one thing I've noticed about the negative nancys on here is that they seem annoyed because this album isn't delivering on THEIR expectations of what an Aphex album should be. never mind what Aphex wanted to do or perhaps opening themselves up to some new ideas, it's not what I personally want so waaa waaa waaa I'm gonna bitch and moan and say "not mind blowing" at least 3 times because basically I'm a stupid selfish cunt and all i ever say is waaa waaa waaa moan moan fucking moan i want SAW III blah blah blah.

 

bollocks to all of you.

As Chesney (the newbie!) pointed out: nobody was that negative.

I personally didn't have any expectations (except maybe that it will be a great album, but can I be blamed for that?).

“It's not what I personally want.” -> try again!

“It's not what I personally want but I LOVE it because it's what my neighbour wanted.”

Here’s my thoughts, probably won’t go down so well on a forum full of Aphex fans but there are people who perhaps can appreciate a review without making personal attacks. We’ll see.

Some caveats:

• Firstly, if you are an utter fan-boy, probably best you don’t read it.

• Secondly, I switched off comments because I know there are some who just will not be able to resist the urge. It’s just a review. Nothing more. So don’t make it more.

• Third and finally, anything anyone negatively writes on the internet isn’t going to tarnish the reputation of Aphex Twin. His place in electronic music is secure. We all know that.

I would not have wasted my time writing up a review of someone whose music I didn’t genuinely admire.

http://www.jasonnewton.net/blog/2014/9/21/aphex-twin-syro-warp-records

  On 9/22/2014 at 7:10 PM, psn said:

Big Aphex special in today's Klassekampen. I'll see if I can upload some scans eventually.

 

Also, look at that press image, it's the Black Metal Aphex Twin! Probably especially for the Norwegian press, lol.

 

i will print this and hang it on my bedroom. fucking cool picture.

You're living in the past fumi. I'm pretty sure Syro was released in 2014

  On 9/22/2014 at 9:26 PM, fumi said:

Here’s my thoughts, probably won’t go down so well on a forum full of Aphex fans but there are people who perhaps can appreciate a review without making personal attacks. We’ll see.

 

Some caveats:

• Firstly, if you are an utter fan-boy, probably best you don’t read it.

 

• Secondly, I switched off comments because I know there are some who just will not be able to resist the urge. It’s just a review. Nothing more. So don’t make it more.

 

• Third and finally, anything anyone negatively writes on the internet isn’t going to tarnish the reputation of Aphex Twin. His place in electronic music is secure. We all know that.

I would not have wasted my time writing up a review of someone whose music I didn’t genuinely admire.

 

http://www.jasonnewton.net/blog/2014/9/21/aphex-twin-syro-warp-records

It's 2014 for a start, but I shall read on...

  On 9/22/2014 at 9:26 PM, fumi said:

Here’s my thoughts, probably won’t go down so well on a forum full of Aphex fans but there are people who perhaps can appreciate a review without making personal attacks. We’ll see.

 

Some caveats:

• Firstly, if you are an utter fan-boy, probably best you don’t read it.

 

• Secondly, I switched off comments because I know there are some who just will not be able to resist the urge. It’s just a review. Nothing more. So don’t make it more.

 

• Third and finally, anything anyone negatively writes on the internet isn’t going to tarnish the reputation of Aphex Twin. His place in electronic music is secure. We all know that.

I would not have wasted my time writing up a review of someone whose music I didn’t genuinely admire.

 

http://www.jasonnewton.net/blog/2014/9/21/aphex-twin-syro-warp-records

Its a good read actually. I agree with a lot of your points but still overall really enjoy the album.. (like the lack of repetition in the melodies, It does keep me coming back for more for example and I think he does it well) The only part I take issue with is the bit about obsessed forum people posting in their underwear in their rented apartments (oh my! low blow!). I'm usually fully nude and I own my place. In fact, I make sure to strip bare before posting anything here.

  On 9/22/2014 at 9:19 PM, hexson said:

Umm, I didn't get the sticker but I did get these things...

 

Shopping Bag:

 

A4 documeent holder (front):

 

A4 document holder (back):

 

A2 Poster:

 

WARP magnet:

 

CD, front:

 

CD, back:

 

Not to mention a huge fucking grocery receipt, that nice diagram of instruments he used on which tracks, a written bio in Japanese. WARP gave him 50% royalties on this!

What're you- from the phuture of the phuture? I'm in Tokyo, and I still have to wait 29 hours.

  On 9/22/2014 at 5:03 PM, ieatacid said:

Why do you guys get so bent out of shape when people don't like the album? Rich even himself says it's not his best work. I really like this album and I don't care if someone doesn't like it. I think it's interesting to hear what other people have to say, even if it is negative.

here's the answer. It's like asking the kids in this documentary "why do you guys smoke fake air joints and pretend to get high?"

Vice magazine special about christians who smoke fake drugs 4:00-5:45 (look for the guy snorting a fake line of coke off the bible)

Can we talk about how many people are still buying Play by Moby in that iTunes chart thing?

how me order the japanese cd me asks ?

  On 9/22/2014 at 9:26 PM, fumi said:

Here’s my thoughts, probably won’t go down so well on a forum full of Aphex fans but there are people who perhaps can appreciate a review without making personal attacks. We’ll see.

 

Some caveats:

• Firstly, if you are an utter fan-boy, probably best you don’t read it.

 

• Secondly, I switched off comments because I know there are some who just will not be able to resist the urge. It’s just a review. Nothing more. So don’t make it more.

 

• Third and finally, anything anyone negatively writes on the internet isn’t going to tarnish the reputation of Aphex Twin. His place in electronic music is secure. We all know that.

I would not have wasted my time writing up a review of someone whose music I didn’t genuinely admire.

 

http://www.jasonnewton.net/blog/2014/9/21/aphex-twin-syro-warp-records

Way to dig deep for that "posting in our underwear" line, as if that weren't the go-to insult for every would-be internet iconoclast since before this board was a chartreuse twinkle in Joyrex's eye. At least you elevated us out of our moms' basements! Pretty soon we'll have the socioeconomic prestige of a white dude teaching English in another country.

there are a lot of albums i dont like, i dont find threads on them and publish my lack of enjoyment. i cant believe people dont understand this

:)

  On 9/22/2014 at 10:18 PM, Jobe said:

 

  On 9/22/2014 at 9:26 PM, fumi said:

Here’s my thoughts, probably won’t go down so well on a forum full of Aphex fans but there are people who perhaps can appreciate a review without making personal attacks. We’ll see.

 

Some caveats:

• Firstly, if you are an utter fan-boy, probably best you don’t read it.

 

• Secondly, I switched off comments because I know there are some who just will not be able to resist the urge. It’s just a review. Nothing more. So don’t make it more.

 

• Third and finally, anything anyone negatively writes on the internet isn’t going to tarnish the reputation of Aphex Twin. His place in electronic music is secure. We all know that.

I would not have wasted my time writing up a review of someone whose music I didn’t genuinely admire.

 

http://www.jasonnewton.net/blog/2014/9/21/aphex-twin-syro-warp-records

Way to dig deep for that "posting in our underwear" line, as if that weren't the go-to insult for every would-be internet iconoclast since before this board was a chartreuse twinkle in Joyrex's eye. At least you elevated us out of our moms' basements! Pretty soon we'll have the socioeconomic prestige of a white dude teaching English in another country.

 

seconded. and when you say 'So don’t make it more' your 'just a review' is painfully defensive and literally resorts to name calling.. but other than that I didn't mind your thoughts on the matter. I would just actually own your opinion and leave out all the "you pathetic apt. renting nerds are going to hate me for this buuuuut.." stuff.

That's not a review. That's a very long piece about anything but the album. Blimps, other albums, fanboys and three tracks you like. You based your judgement on the way you didn't like the music, but you actually forgot to review the music. OK, except for the closer. That's the only part where I got the sense you actually tried to listen to the music and tried to make sense of it, regardless of your personal taste. Wow, I'd almost think you'd know how to review an album. Too bad you forgot to listen to the rest of the stuff you didn't like.

Here's a tip: there's a difference between not liking music but respecting it, and just not have any respect for the music whatsoever. If you can't respect the music you're trying to review, you shouldn't review it. Next time, try to respect the music, even if you don't like it.

Brian Eno said something universally valid back in the 80s.

This didn't arrive until gone 4pm today. My mailman is a cunt.
Is there any insight into what this card is for yet? I haven't really been keeping up with that.

  On 9/22/2014 at 9:42 PM, Vaaler9 said:

 

  On 9/22/2014 at 9:26 PM, fumi said:

Here’s my thoughts, probably won’t go down so well on a forum full of Aphex fans but there are people who perhaps can appreciate a review without making personal attacks. We’ll see.

 

Some caveats:

• Firstly, if you are an utter fan-boy, probably best you don’t read it.

 

• Secondly, I switched off comments because I know there are some who just will not be able to resist the urge. It’s just a review. Nothing more. So don’t make it more.

 

• Third and finally, anything anyone negatively writes on the internet isn’t going to tarnish the reputation of Aphex Twin. His place in electronic music is secure. We all know that.

I would not have wasted my time writing up a review of someone whose music I didn’t genuinely admire.

 

http://www.jasonnewton.net/blog/2014/9/21/aphex-twin-syro-warp-records

Its a good read actually. I agree with a lot of your points but still overall really enjoy the album.. (like the lack of repetition in the melodies, It does keep me coming back for more for example and I think he does it well) The only part I take issue with is the bit about obsessed forum people posting in their underwear in their rented apartments (oh my! low blow!). I'm usually fully nude and I own my place. In fact, I make sure to strip bare before posting anything here.

 

I thought it was a good review opinion piece as well (I'll reserve my own opinions on SYRO), and I agree that there was no reason to take as many pot-shots at fans - there are plenty of fans who are die-hard Aphex Twin fans who don't fit the description, let alone behaviour patterns inferred in the opinion piece.

Yes, opinion piece - it's more your opinion of what SYRO and Richard's music has become versus the actual songs on the album.

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That's not a review. That's a very long piece about anything but the album. Blimps, other albums, fanboys and three tracks you like. You based your judgement on the way you didn't like the music, but you actually forgot to review the music. OK, except for the closer. That's the only part where I got the sense you actually tried to listen to the music and tried to make sense of it, regardless of your personal taste. Wow, I'd almost think you'd know how to review an album. Too bad you forgot to listen to the rest of the stuff you didn't like.

Here's a tip: there's a difference between not liking music but respecting it, and just not have any respect for the music whatsoever. If you can't respect the music you're trying to review, you shouldn't review it. Next time, try to respect the music, even if you don't like it.

exactly! just as that first listening "reviews", where people talked about when they first heard afx, how they miss the old times, how it hes been doing, what their cat ate today and how much is the fish, and a couple of words in the end, like "album is ok not innovates". kinda boring to me, but it's just me...Im sure it'll be pleasant for someone to read!) thx anyway! good to have different views.

  On 9/22/2014 at 10:15 PM, schlucharski said:

how me order the japanese cd me asks ?

You aren't trying hard enough. If you can read Japanese... here:

http://tower.jp/ec/shoppingbag/itemList.aspx

If you can't... here:

http://www.hmv.co.jp/en/artist_Aphex-Twin_000000000027270/item_Syro_5924849

And if you still can't, switch your iTunes to Japan.

AAAAnd if you still can't... I will send you an unopened copy for ¥20,000, or $200 USD.

Have a nice day.

  On 9/22/2014 at 9:12 PM, Joyrex said:

 

  On 9/22/2014 at 9:00 PM, jasondonervan said:

I'll borrow something from the Funky Souls crew to readdress the balance, here's what all your Japanese editions are going to look like when they finally arrive:

 

 

Unconventional obi placement with the intention of not disturbing the main sleeve design. Good job, tDR.

Nice!

 

アフェックス・トウィン (in Katakana) - æfeks twɪn

 

Although they appear to have written SYRO differently:

 

シロー (in Katakana) - sɪrəʊ - on the package they use the "サ" character instead of "シ", and don't end it with "ー"

 

Get it right.

エイフェクス　ツィン. EIFUeKUSU TSUIN.

サイロ.　SAIRO.

Not, 　シロー. 'SHIROoo'

...

Are you pronouncing the title of the album 'Shiro'? Lolfail.

i am amazed at how good syro sounds on my thinkpad w/ IE 80s

can't wait to listen at home... . . .

  On 9/22/2014 at 11:01 PM, LemanRuss said:

 

  On 9/22/2014 at 9:12 PM, Joyrex said:

 

  On 9/22/2014 at 9:00 PM, jasondonervan said:

I'll borrow something from the Funky Souls crew to readdress the balance, here's what all your Japanese editions are going to look like when they finally arrive:

 

 

Unconventional obi placement with the intention of not disturbing the main sleeve design. Good job, tDR.

Nice!

 

アフェックス・トウィン (in Katakana) - æfeks twɪn

 

Although they appear to have written SYRO differently:

 

シロー (in Katakana) - sɪrəʊ - on the package they use the "サ" character instead of "シ", and don't end it with "ー"

 

 

Get it right.

 

エイフェクス　ツィン. EIFUeKUSU TSUIN.

サイロ.　SAIRO.

 

Not, 　シロー. 'SHIROoo'

...

 

Are you pronouncing the title of the album 'Shiro'? Lolfail.

 

lmfao. you are an arrogant cunt.