Collapse [EP]
by Aphex Twin
  • Record Label: Warp
  • Release Date: Sep 14, 2018
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 44
  3. Negative: 5 out of 44
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  1. maxvonsydow
    Oct 2, 2018
    2
    Not only does 'Collapse' shamelessly rip off (and misunderstand) the younger IDM artists he resents so much in his fast-approaching old age - but it's devoid of any creativity. All of the so-called complexity going on here is faux, half-baked and will leave any true fan feeling bored and even angry. Richard D. James is years past his best. He is desperately trying to cover as many newNot only does 'Collapse' shamelessly rip off (and misunderstand) the younger IDM artists he resents so much in his fast-approaching old age - but it's devoid of any creativity. All of the so-called complexity going on here is faux, half-baked and will leave any true fan feeling bored and even angry. Richard D. James is years past his best. He is desperately trying to cover as many new styles as he can before he retires. Only then, will he fool everyone into believing he influenced everything. I cannot believe what a drop in quality this is from Syro, which was clearly produced back in the mid to late 2000s. The man has lost it.… Expand
  2. joshdkaye
    Sep 20, 2018
    7
    I like the textures of sound in each track, but they all sound fairly similar...
  3. ChopinCJ
    Nov 8, 2018
    9
    This ep is very good. This is the consensus, and most people agree with it, other than for the one person who gave it a 2. Syro, which was not produced in the 2000s, is a completely different style from this release. This one is more aggressive, and if reminiscent of anything, it sounds like a more polished version of the RDJ album (Aphex Twin’s best release in my opinion), which makesThis ep is very good. This is the consensus, and most people agree with it, other than for the one person who gave it a 2. Syro, which was not produced in the 2000s, is a completely different style from this release. This one is more aggressive, and if reminiscent of anything, it sounds like a more polished version of the RDJ album (Aphex Twin’s best release in my opinion), which makes sense, considering it was released this year (2018). Aphex Twin isn’t back, he never left.… Expand
  4. Mr_Kimita
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    For neophytes, this EP can serve as a fine introduction to James’ work. Collapse simply has a ton to sift through, all in under a half-hour. It features many of Aphex Twin decades-old tropes – intricate percussion, haunting melodies, sheer unpredictability – while still having its feet firmly planted in today’s era. Highly recommended.

    best material of richard since Drukqs
  5. Sin909303
    Jul 7, 2019
    9
    I dunno what's up with that 2 scrorin dude but he's wrong.I'm 42 been listening to idm and Aphex for over 20 years....as well as most warp, morr music, rephex, monotone artist just to name these labels i mean, i dunno how i could be more of a fan than that? And no, I'm not angry nor insulted.I've never been a bit fan of the super quick stuff like Venitian Snare too ,but i mean CollapseI dunno what's up with that 2 scrorin dude but he's wrong.I'm 42 been listening to idm and Aphex for over 20 years....as well as most warp, morr music, rephex, monotone artist just to name these labels i mean, i dunno how i could be more of a fan than that? And no, I'm not angry nor insulted.I've never been a bit fan of the super quick stuff like Venitian Snare too ,but i mean Collapse e.p. hides 2 or 3 gems, my favorite being an awesome Afx-like acid break track titled MT1 t29r2.It's Aphex ripping off his Twin.Super nice.… Expand
  6. Ffaj
    Apr 11, 2022
    9
    Отличный EP, Ричард всё ещё доказывает, что он мастер idm и электроники, всё здесь на месте: многослойные музыкальные полотна, узнаваемый стиль, T69 замечательный трек как и видео на него, но и весь ЕP завораживает. Молодец, Ричард.Отличный EP, Ричард всё ещё доказывает, что он мастер idm и электроники, всё здесь на месте: многослойные музыкальные полотна, узнаваемый стиль, T69 замечательный трек как и видео на него, но и весь ЕP завораживает. Молодец, Ричард.

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Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Sputnikmusic
    Dec 5, 2018
    90
    This is a damn good record that is worth your time. Sink into Collapse, and let it sweep you up in its collage of vast, intricate atmospheres.
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  2. The Wire
    Sep 21, 2018
    80
    Like most Aphex Twin releases Collapse contains moments of queasy brilliance. [Oct 2018, p.48]
  3. Rolling Stone
    Sep 20, 2018
    70
    The rubbery art-trap of “1st 44” sounds like a Mike Will Made It beat run through a blender, “Abundance10edit[2 R8’s, FZ20m & a 909]” sounds like multiple vintage techno records playing over each other, the wubbing “MT1 t29r2” sounds like mosquitos flitting about a sewer rave and “Pthex” is acid nostalgia through a cocaine haze.
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