This might be as good a place as any to ask, but which albums would you recommend for a newbie to get into Autechre?
This might be as good a place as any to ask, but which albums would you recommend for a newbie to get into Autechre?
This might be as good a place as any to ask, but which albums would you recommend for a newbie to get into Autechre?
Chiastic Slide is what got me hooked. It's challenging but still approachable. And really fucking good.
Generally their earlier albums are more accessible (Amber is a nice one to start with), but their style has become more advanced / intricate over the years. With more recent albums you might find that there's too much going on for it to click right away.
Exai has a good mixture of tracks that span all styles, worth checking out but don't be put off if a couple of the tracks sound too abrasive as there's quite a few calmer efforts on there too.
Try LP5 or Amber. Maybe even Exai if you're feeling adventurous.
Chiastic Slide is what got me hooked. It's challenging but still approachable. And really fucking good.
Yeah, Chiastic Slide or Trirepetae would be my suggestion. Or Cichlisuite EP.
God, I hate buying digital music. Needs to be like Steam. Make a goddamned store that gives you all of the file types you want with unlimited downloads, all for one price.
Anyone make it through all 4 hours yet? haha
I'm just getting through part 1, and it's pretty great. A good mix of their more abstract side, with a more rhythmic side. Been bopping my head to it.
I've gotten through about half of it and man, they are from another dimension. Mindblowing stuff.
'No plans for a physical release' according to Warp's Facebook page.
Newbie here, sort of.
So I have known of Autechre for years as they came from near where I grew up but something has always stopped me from attempting to get into them...
However, I am a huge Drexciya/Dopplereffekt/Ectomorph fan, as well as all of the imitative Dutch stuff, bits of AFX, Dan Bell might be comparable? I dunno...
Anyways, when I listen to little bits on YT I just hear either jungle/d'n'b or spatial experimental with seemingly little critical awareness.
Can someone point me in the direction of an entry point from my existing interests where I could get into Autechre?
Oh wow I didn't know there was an ae Ot here :O Been following them since just before Confield.
Actually elseq might be a good fit, although it is four hours... 1st elseq EP sounds a bit industrial. 4 and 5 contain great melodies on top of that.
I'd suggest LP5 for the more compact (relatively) and accessible experience. Arch Carrier from that is a succinct epic.
Oh wow I didn't know there was an ae Ot here :O Been following them since just before Confield.
Actually elseq might be a good fit, although it is four hours... 1st elseq EP sounds a bit industrial. 4 and 5 contain great melodies on top of that.
I'd suggest LP5 for the more compact (relatively) and accessible experience. Arch Carrier from that is a succinct epic.
As soon as you have worked your way through elseq 1 (which is great aswell but just hard) its a lot more listenable.
Amber is always a great way to start and from then to oversteps.
Not sure if there are any other Autechre nerds here, but they're re-releasing their first three full-length albums on vinyl. $23.99 each.
The first two are among my favorite albums of all time.
https://bleep.com/release/20360-autechre-incunabula
https://bleep.com/release/20366-autechre-amber
https://bleep.com/release/20864-autechre-tri-repetae
not elseq tho...From the vinyl thread:
not elseq tho...