When Aphex Twin picked his 12 favourite records of all time in 1997
In 1997, Aphex Twin (Richard D. James) shared a list of 12 favourite records, offering an insight into the wide range of music behind his experimental electronic work. The selections matter because they span the acid house, hip-hop, techno, classical, exotica and experimental music influences that informed his distinctive sound.
– Drexciya – The Quest – Erik Satie – Trois Gymnopédies – Various Artists – Return of the DJ – Squarepusher – Big Loada – Luke Vibert – Big Soup – Various Artists – Batucada: The Sound Of The Favelas – Various Artists – Best of Acid 1 – Ween – The Pod – Ween – Pure Guava – Les Baxter – The Exotic Moods of Les Baxter – Serge Gainsbourg – an unspecified compilation featuring ‘Lemon Incest’ – Tod Dockstader – Luna Park
- Aphex Twin’s 1997 favourites ranged across electronic, classical and experimental music.
- The list includes Drexciya, Squarepusher, Ween and Erik Satie.
- It highlights the breadth of influences behind his work.