★★☆☆☆ = Eh, fine
What’s it sound like?
Straightforward 70s pop-rock like big star.
Thoughts
A little soft lyrically, his natural whine a bit off-putting. Rockier numbers like ‘I got kinda lost’ are great.
Felt it was missing something, guess Alex Chilton is needed.
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https://www.discogs.com/Chris-Bell-I-Am-The-Cosmos/release/713533
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★★★★★ = Classic, essential listening
What’s it sound like?
Techno with a pleasant floating ambient element. Certain tracks utilize a drum machine for a dance vibe, others are extended and much more in the ambient realm relying on repetition to create feeling.
Thoughts
A masterpiece: this sounds great and is aphex twin at his most accessible. Though the production can feel dated at times it never detracts. It’s distinct and a key album of influence for alt-electro of all stripes, it’s easy to hear how this would go onto influence many different artists while still sounding just as relevant today.
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https://www.discogs.com/Aphex-Twin-Selected-Ambient-Works-85-92/release/32662
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