Warp Records has teased the release of an expanded release of Aphex Twin’s Selected Ambient Works Volume II. The reissue features a fold-out poster, sticker sheet, booklet, hinged oak case, and an etched copper plate. Each copy is unique and made to order. The new version of the 1994 album is available in a 4-LP set, a 3-CD set, and a deluxe 4-LP box set. Selected Ambient Works Volume II is set to be released on October 4, 2021.
The album features all of the tracks Aphex Twin released on various formats in 1994, many of which were previously unavailable to the general public. It also includes the song “#19” formerly known as “Stone In Focus,” which was only available on vinyl. Selected Ambient Works Volume II was released as a sequel to Aphex Twin’s debut LP Selected Ambient Works 85-92. The album consists mainly of beatless sound. Upon its release, it reached number 11 on the UK Albums Chart. It is often considered the electronic musician’s acclaimed shift from ambient techno to darker ambient music.
The 30th-anniversary box set of Selected Ambient Works Volume II features artwork development sketches by Paul Nicholson. The box set includes all of Aphex Twin’s tracks from the 1994 album. The release date for this box set is scheduled for October 4, 2021. Fans can pre-order the album through Warp’s website.
Earlier this year, Reddit users found an ID3 tag written by Richard D. James or Aphex Twin in 2014. The tag reads, “vaccines are poisonous, mercury, aluminum can+ autism, cancer,” and references other conspiracy theories involving 9/11, chemtrails, and many others. Aphex Twin took to SoundCloud to clarify his stance on vaccines, saying, “My thoughts on vaccines for what it’s worth is that I’m not against them in principle but you should look at them on a case by case basis, see what’s in them, do your research and decide if it’s right for you or your loved ones, it’s up to the individual whether you have them or not.” Since his statement, he has gone back to making music and producing new shows
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