Polygon Window – Surfing On Sine Waves
Label: |
Warp Records – Warp CD7 |
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Series: |
Artificial Intelligence – Second |
Format: |
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Country: |
UK |
Released: |
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Genre: |
Electronic |
Style: |
Ambient |
Tracklist
| 1 | Polygon Window | 5:28 | |
| 2 | Audax Powder | 4:40 | |
| 3 | Quoth | 5:36 | |
| 4 | If It Really Is Me | 7:03 | |
| 5 | Supremacy II | 4:07 | |
| 6 | UT1 - Dot | 5:20 | |
| 7 | Untitled | 6:24 | |
| 8 | Quixote | 6:03 | |
| 9 | Quino - Phec | 4:41 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Warp Records Limited
- Copyright © – Warp Records Limited
- Made By – PDO, UK – 10208481
- Made By – PMDC, UK
- Recorded At – Llannerlog Studios
- Produced At – Llannerlog Studios
Credits
- Design – The Designers Republic "Long Tails And Ears For Hats"*
- Engineer, Producer, Arranged By, Programmed By, Recorded By [Location Recording], Written-By – Richard D James*
- Photography By – Samantha Robinson
Notes
Writing, programming, arranging, engineering, producing + location recording by Richard D. James at Llannerlog Studios, Cornwall.
Thanks to Pbod, Saman - tha Woolly Mammoth, Maff - phew Ian, Digger, Lorna, Martin Tressider, Goofy Snail, Dan (DDA), Victor Jumper, Neil Sandwiches, Porth Towan, C + G Building Society, all at Rephlex, Big Carl, LM137, Aeoneura, PK, My Hed Tuma.
This is the second in a series of (Artificial Intelligence) albums from Warp.
All music Copyright Control, ℗ 1992 Warp Records © 1992 Warp Records.
Made In England.
Incidental info:
There is an error on the CD silkscreen artwork, where track 7 is given the title "(0,7)".
The Catalog# appears as "WARP CD7" on the spine of the release and as "Warp CD7" on the CD.
Durations in the tracklisting differ from that on the cd back cover. They are obtained by a cd player.
Repress of Polygon Window - Surfing On Sine Waves (also with a blue CD).
Thanks to Pbod, Saman - tha Woolly Mammoth, Maff - phew Ian, Digger, Lorna, Martin Tressider, Goofy Snail, Dan (DDA), Victor Jumper, Neil Sandwiches, Porth Towan, C + G Building Society, all at Rephlex, Big Carl, LM137, Aeoneura, PK, My Hed Tuma.
This is the second in a series of (Artificial Intelligence) albums from Warp.
All music Copyright Control, ℗ 1992 Warp Records © 1992 Warp Records.
Made In England.
Incidental info:
There is an error on the CD silkscreen artwork, where track 7 is given the title "(0,7)".
The Catalog# appears as "WARP CD7" on the spine of the release and as "Warp CD7" on the CD.
Durations in the tracklisting differ from that on the cd back cover. They are obtained by a cd player.
Repress of Polygon Window - Surfing On Sine Waves (also with a blue CD).
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 5 021603 070028
- Barcode (Scanned): 5021603070028
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 & 3): WARPCD7 10208481 03 % MADE IN U.K. BY PDO
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 & 4): WARPCD7 10208481 04 % MADE IN U.K. BY PDO
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 5): WARPCD7 10208481 02 % MADE IN U.K. BY PDO
- Mastering SID Code (Variant 1, 2, 3, 4, 5): IFPI L132
- Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 0481
- Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 0460
- Mould SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI 0408
- Mould SID Code (Variant 4): IFPI 0487
- Mould SID Code (Variant 5): IFPI 0453
- Other (Inner Hub Mould Of Variant 2): MADE IN THE UK BY PMDC
Other Versions (5 of 26)
View All| Title (Format) | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |||
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| Surfing On Sine Waves (2×12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album) | Warp Records | WARP LP7, Warp LP7 | UK | 1993 | |||
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Surfing On Sine Waves (Cassette, Album) | Warp Records | WARP MC 7 | UK | 1993 | ||
| Surfing On Sine Waves (CD, Album) | TVT Records | TVT 7204-2 | US | 1993 | |||
| Surfing On Sine Waves (2×12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Clear) | Warp Records | WARP LP7, Warp LP7 | UK | 1993 | |||
| Surfing On Sine Waves (CD, Album, Blue) | Warp Records | WARP CD7, Warp CD7 | UK | 1993 |
Recommendations
Reviews
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A blue CD version was made with Matrix / Runout: WARPCD7 10208481 02 & MADE IN U.K. BY PDO.
Everything else is identical. -
Amazing Album, very unique, melodic, relaxing, dark, energetic, and cool to trip. My favourite tracks are . "supremacy 2", "UT1-dot", "untitled track" and "Quino - phec". This is one of the best Albums by Aphex twin.
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I purchasing this album after hearing the incredible and incendiary warehouse banger Quoth. Expecting more similar music, my delusion was big. It turned out that Quoth was an exception here, if I may put it so. By far the heaviest, rawest and in-your-face piece of music on the album. Beware that back then I had little to no knowledge of Warp's sound and musical tendencies.
Now, not to leave the impression of a biased and pissed off customer, let me reflect upon the rest of the album. The music is not bad at all, ranging from early IDM, ambient, break beat techno, with acid lead segments from time to time. Unfortunately, not much of it sticks out and strikes you like Quoth did to me. Sure it is all quality, and some if it is mighty fine; the haunting melody on Polygon Window taking turns with the memorable acid lead, the forceful and driving opener, the quiet ambience of Quino-Phec.
The rest is skip material in my book. A cool sequence here and there, some occasional playful acid synths and lush pads aside, "Surfing on sine waves" does not have much in store for my ears. For early Richard D. James mind blowing material, I suggest heading right to the Aphex Twin "Classics" release on R & S.
As for Polygon Window, I urge everybody to go check out Quoth, one of the most ferocious tunes he has ever done. My highest recommendation would be buying either the CD Maxi [WAP 33 CD] or the vinyl counterpart [WAP 33], both of which have two astonishing mixes of Quoth, plus two other worthwhile tunes. -
Edited 18 years agoIf you are into mainstream or chart music, this may take getting used to and require patience. If you like dance music but don't want to have to move like mad all the time, this is great. A few of the tracks are ambient, while a few are pounding and repetative. As a whole, this early techno album is worth a listen if you are familar with Aphex Twin's work, but might not be the best place to start.
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