Why?: One of the many many things I love in music is acoustic instruments playing electronic songs. I think a lot of overly produced electronic songs have a lot of melodic merit, but they're ruined by their chosen "instruments". When I heard about this album I downloaded it... loved it, so bought the CD.
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If you're even remotely a fan of incredible drumming, you should buy this album now. The performances are incredible. Aphex Twin's music is deceptively simple, until you try to play it with your hands. Alarm Will Sound do an amazing job playing these songs, and in doing so make them incredible jazz orchestra pieces that I defy anyone not to enjoy. They even randomly swear!
I'm completely unaware of the original tracks. I've heard some old Aphex Twin and didn't enjoy it at all. Perhaps the music itself isn't that great, I don't know... I'm simply floored by the musicianship.
If I had to choose a favourite I'd say "4", but I love listening to the whole album... except the two last tracks, which appear to be electronic remixes... not at all what I want.
7/10
