APHEX TWIN - SYRO

  On 6/25/2023 at 6:32 PM, cobra said:

Driving back from the beach today and end E2 came on. I love Syro but I do think how more amazing this album would've been with this track included when it was released.

I've just finished listening to Syro on vinyl. So good. Yes, it's end E2 is a brilliant track. It came out while I was on holiday in Italy and I played it so much at that time. Now when I hear it I always think of that holiday.

Great album with or without it.

  On 6/25/2023 at 9:34 PM, Pirtek said:

Great album with or without it.

Totally agree and I properly give this album a spin on the deck more than any other Aphex album 

  On 6/25/2023 at 9:46 PM, cobra said:

Totally agree and I properly give this album a spin on the deck more than any other Aphex album 

It's definitely one of my most played as well.

Still just as good. 4 Bit 9d Api+e+6 and S950tx16wasr10 (Earth Portal Mix) still being my absolute favourites.

syro the best

Nope

Maybe one day 

I guess, I finally must give up on Produk. I've waited if it had grown on me, but nope, doesn't really do anything for me. But then again I love the most hated track of the album 180 db, although I still think it would have been more home on DJ SELEK.  If there is something I miss in Syro is that it could have used some sharpness if that makes any sense. Sometimes sounds tad too soft or muddy around its edges (yup, both Marnell and Thomas mastering). But the songs kick ass, absolute favorite being PAPAT. Already rocked my socks off when it was still known only as a Singapore track.

                                                                              syrobonkers!

  On 6/26/2023 at 10:31 AM, Uros said:

Produk 29

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Fu-fucking house
Disgusting
Needy slut
Fucking whore

Like, we were at that club

  On 6/26/2023 at 10:31 AM, Uros said:

180 db, although I still think it would have been more home on DJ SELEK

Absolutely!

yep this is easily my favorite Aphex album tbh no other gives me the same emotional rush as this one does 

gave it a listen 2 nights ago after 2 or 3 years without touching it... far too progressive most of the tracks... so many different sections in some of the songs and it's a shame cause I really dig some of those sections but in a whole, the songs are too dense and end up being a bit tiresome... IMHO, AFAIK, IIRC, XOXO

the only trax i really dig from start to finish are produk 29, papat 4, xxxxx(earth portal mix) and anastasia...

I still think it's a fantastic album and one of the greatest accomplishments in the electronic music scene...

  On 6/29/2023 at 2:56 PM, cruising for burgers said:

gave it a listen 2 nights ago after 2 or 3 years without touching it... far too progressive most of the tracks... so many different sections in some of the songs and it's a shame cause I really dig some of those sections but in a whole, the songs are too dense and end up being a bit tiresome... IMHO, AFAIK, IIRC, XOXO

the only trax i really dig from start to finish are produk 29, papat 4, xxxxx(earth portal mix) and anastasia...

I still think it's a fantastic album and a great accomplishment in electronic music...

Kind of agree. A lot of the tracks seem to have everything but the kitchen sink thrown at them. Seems as though in some tracks there’s multitudes of ideas whizzing around at high speed and while technically brilliant, leaves me cold. But not to worry, the new stuff sounds fantastic.

I’ve always had the sneaky feeling that if you are a music maker and dabble with making tracks you will have a greater appreciation of Syro than someone like myself who is just a listener.

I like Syro way more than his more acid focused sutff such as Analord and the like. The variety and the high volume of different sounds and track changes is what makes the album a ride. i love it. Drukqs is probably my favorite aphex album but a big part of that reason is nostalgia. This one is a verrrrry close second. Not a single miss

LOVE Syro. As far as his LPs go, it’s probably my second favorite behind SOSW… possibly a tie. It just takes me on a journey every time I listen to it from beginning to end. I definitely hear what @cruising for burgers and @beerwolfare saying but those are some of the reasons why I love it. 
Having said that, I’m pretty pumped for the next LP, whenever that happens. All of the bits of “new” material from the live gigs are the other 2 short releases have made me feel like the next one could be better than Syro, which is VERY good for me

if you dont like minipops or xmas_eve off syro you are not my friend

I absolutely love Syro! Apart from druQks and Analord, it's one I play the most. Others are Rushup Edge and ICBYD.

Can't believe it's 10 years old next year!!

  On 6/29/2023 at 4:01 PM, thumbass said:

Drukqs is probably my favorite aphex album

That album blew me away when I first heard it!

  On 6/29/2023 at 2:56 PM, cruising for burgers said:

produk 29, papat 4, xxxxx(earth portal mix) and anastasia

  On 6/29/2023 at 3:19 PM, beerwolf said:

Kind of agree. A lot of the tracks seem to have everything but the kitchen sink thrown at them. Seems as though in some tracks there’s multitudes of ideas whizzing around at high speed and while technically brilliant, leaves me cold. But not to worry, the new stuff sounds fantastic.

I’ve always had the sneaky feeling that if you are a music maker and dabble with making tracks you will have a greater appreciation of Syro than someone like myself who is just a listener.

For me at least it's more like I have to be in the right mood for it, and when I am then the complexity just feels like depth of expression, all form and function rather than throwing the kitchen sink in just for the sake of it. When not in the mood it's not as satisfying, and if I zone out for a few seconds or start thinking about other things I miss how everything connects. Ofc someone who makes music can appreciate how technically impressive the music is moreso than someone who doesn't, but I don't think that's important or the point of the music.

  On 6/29/2023 at 4:45 PM, chronical said:

if you dont like minipops or xmas_eve off syro you are not my friend

production wise christmas evening is a mammoth but it's also a very sad/emotional/depressive song, that part @ 2:40 is so fucking beautiful that almost brings tears to my eyes... maybe it's some kind of nostalgia I dunno...

anyway I've been feeling this about several afx songs, 6 years old relationship with someone who actually liked afx as much as me just to realize that I lost 6 years of my life later on...

I think probs I just need to keep listening to it until my palet is pristine... right now there's too much baggage attached to it...

I'm getting a new turntable today. Gonna blast Syro out in full. Can't wait!!

  On 6/29/2023 at 4:45 PM, chronical said:

if you dont like minipops or xmas_eve off syro you are not my friend

I never liked Syro, it's sterile and faux.
minipops has that horrible vocal fuc**ery part ruining the whole track.
xmas is like windowlicker leftovers gone bad.
No thank you, gimme Druqks anytime!

 

  On 6/29/2023 at 4:45 PM, chronical said:

if you dont like minipops or xmas_eve off syro you are not my friend

Xmas_Eve is my favorite of the whole Syro. The epicness of the track reminds me of Phonatacid, a long electronic journey 
With mellow beats and nice melodies coming from different synth sources. 

I think I ruined my that minipops as I listen to it way too much from 2007 up to the Syro release 

Nothing beats the real Manchester Track!  
 

I do like the journey Xmas_eve creates myself. Not my favourite, but definitely one of the best on the album.

  On 7/1/2023 at 11:03 AM, ARPA said:

xmas is like windowlicker leftovers gone bad.

what

  On 7/1/2023 at 12:50 PM, X4creek said:

what