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| Music From The Merch Desk (2016–2023) | ||||
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| Compilation album by | ||||
| Released | 17 December 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2016[1] - 2023[2] | |||
| Length | 155:56 | |||
| Label | Warp | |||
| Producer | Richard D. James | |||
| Aphex Twin chronology | ||||
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Music From The Merch Desk (2016–2023) is a compilation album by British electronic music artist and producer Richard D. James, released under the alias of Aphex Twin. The album was released without announcement on 17 December 2024 through Warp Records. The album is made up of a variety of James' vinyl-exclusive tracks released during his live performances.
Background
[edit]All of the tracks on Music From The Merch Desk (2016–2023) had been previously released as apart of James' live performances between 2016 and 2023.[1][2] Previously, most of these releases were only available as limited edition vinyl records sold during these performances.[3] Some of these releases, such as London 03.06.17 and London 19.08.2023 had been released digitally on James' webstore with bonus tracks.[4][5]
Release
[edit]Music From The Merch Desk (2016–2023) was officially released on 17 December 2024 with no prior announcement through Warp Records.[6][7][8] The compilation was made available on streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music, making it the first time the tour material has been available on these services.[9]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks written and produced by Richard D. James.
| No. | Title | Original release | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "no stillson 6 cirk" | Houston, TX 12.17.16 | 10:49 |
| 2. | "no stillson 6 cirk mix2" | Houston, TX 12.17.16 | 9:59 |
| 3. | "42DIMENSIT3 e3" | London 03.06.17 | 4:42 |
| 4. | "MT1T1 bedroom microtune" | London 03.06.17 | 3:48 |
| 5. | "T18A pole1" | London 03.06.17 | 3:44 |
| 6. | "T03 delta t" | London 03.06.17 | 4:01 |
| 7. | "em2500 M253X" | London 03.06.17 | 1:52 |
| 8. | "T23 441" | London 03.06.17 | 2:52 |
| 9. | "42DIMENSIT10" | London 03.06.17 | 3:07 |
| 10. | "T20A ede 441" | London 03.06.17 | 2:38 |
| 11. | "MT1T2 olpedroom" | London 03.06.17 | 1:57 |
| 12. | "T47 smodge" | London 03.06.17 | 1:41 |
| 13. | "sk8 littletune HS-PC202" | London 03.06.17 | 2:28 |
| 14. | "T13 Quadraverbia N+3" | London 03.06.17 | 3:17 |
| 15. | "T16.5 MADMA with nastya" | London 03.06.17 | 4:58 |
| 16. | "T17 Phase out +3" | London 03.06.17 | 4:25 |
| 17. | "15T63 neotek 2h949 +3 [bonus beats]" | London 03.06.17 | 1:36 |
| 18. | "T08 dx1+5" | London 03.06.17 | 6:43 |
| 19. | "T69T07 stasspa+3" | London 03.06.17 | 5:15 |
| 20. | "T05 tx16w marion MT***,e [sketches]" | London 03.06.17 | 4:04 |
| 21. | "T46 se70 rinseout2 [sketches]" | London 03.06.17 | 2:22 |
| 22. | "ZT01 [sketch1]" | London 03.06.17 | 3:08 |
| 23. | "21TXT1+4 ds8 flngchrods[sketch0.1b]" | London 03.06.17 | 3:49 |
| 24. | "Spiral Staircase (AFX Remix)" | London 14.09.2019 | 5:05 |
| 25. | "4x Atlantis Take 1" | London 14.09.2019 | 3:49 |
| 26. | "Nightmail" | London 14.09.2019 | 5:04 |
| 27. | "Soundlab20" | London 14.09.2019 | 6:57 |
| 28. | "pretend analog extmix 2b,e2,ru" | Manchester 20.09.2019 | 5:26 |
| 29. | "rozzboxv2mam+4" | Manchester 20.09.2019 | 4:33 |
| 30. | "umil 25-01" | Manchester 20.09.2019 | 4:47 |
| 31. | "midi pipe2c edit, +3" | Manchester 20.09.2019 | 4:09 |
| 32. | "rfc pt8" | Barcelona 16.06.2023 | 4:16 |
| 33. | "afxfm e" | Barcelona 16.06.2023 | 2:57 |
| 34. | "korg funk5" | London 19.08.2023 | 3:21 |
| 35. | "korg 1b ru,ec,e" | London 19.08.2023 | 3:02 |
| 36. | "SOOG e" | London 19.08.2023 | 3:28 |
| 37. | "body pads" | London 19.08.2023 | 2:53 |
| 38. | "dgitne tst1e" | London 19.08.2023 | 2:54 |
| Total length: | 155:56 | ||
References
[edit]- ^ a b Brandle, Lars (19 December 2016). "Aphex Twin Makes Rare U.S. Festival Appearance, Sells Mysterious New Record". Billboard. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ a b Eede, Christian (21 August 2023). "Aphex Twin Releases Limited Edition Record At Field Day". The Quietus. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Spice, Anton (5 June 2017). "Aphex Twin's Field Day white label hits Discogs for vast sums". The Vinyl Factory. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Plaugic, Lizzie (21 July 2017). "Aphex Twin launches micro streaming service full of Aphex Twin songs". The Verge. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ McDermott, Matt. "Aphex Twin opens online store with new EP and over 40 unreleased bonus tracks · News ⟋ RA". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Lawson, Michael (16 December 2024). "Aphex Twin drops surprise compilation, Music From The Merch Desk (2016-2023) · News ⟋ RA". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Spanos, Brittany (16 December 2024). "Aphex Twin Announces New Compilation 'Music From the Merch Desk'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Murray, Robin (16 December 2024). "Aphex Twin Confirms New Compilation 'Music From The Merch Desk'". Clash. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Fu, Eddie (16 December 2024). "Aphex Twin to drop new compilation Music from the Merch Desk (2016-2023)". Consequence. Retrieved 17 December 2024.