Selected Ambient Works 85-92

Release Date: September 2, 2013

Aphex Twin's Selected Ambient Works 85-92 (2013 remastered reissue) presents thirteen tracks of haunting electronic minimalism built from analog synthesizers, drum machines, and ethereal textures. The album moves between crystalline ambient pieces like "Xtal" and "Green Calx" and more rhythmic explorations that pulse with hypnotic drum patterns and otherworldly melodies.

Standout Tracks

• Xtal: The opening track's shimmering arpeggios and distant vocal samples create an instantly recognizable ambient masterwork
• Tha: Nine minutes of evolving synth patterns and subtle percussion that builds into one of electronic music's most beloved compositions
• Pulsewidth: Demonstrates the album's rhythmic side with its insistent beat and acidic synthesizer work

Mood: late night, contemplative, dreamy, hypnotic

Tracklist

1. A1. Xtal (4:51)
2. A2. Tha (9:01)
3. A3. Pulsewidth (3:47)
4. B1. Ageispolis (5:21)
5. B2. I (1:13)
6. B3. Green Calx (6:02)
7. B4. Heliosphan (4:51)
8. C1. We Are The Music Makers (7:42)
9. C2. Schottkey 7th Path (5:07)
10. C3. Ptolemy (7:12)
11. D1. Hedphelym (6:02)
12. D2. Delphium (5:36)
13. D3. Actium (7:35)