Cheetah [EP]
by Aphex Twin
  • Record Label: Warp
  • Release Date: Jul 8, 2016
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30
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  1. thehonestvoice
    Jul 9, 2016
    7
    The first half is certainly the strongest in terms of hearing a new sound for Richard's fans, and although he definitely plays around with the Cheetah in an interesting and pretty soothing way, it's just an experiment. Obviously he doesn't care at all about pleasing the critics, he's just having fun and this EP is still conducted by the most skillfull hands in electronic music for sure.The first half is certainly the strongest in terms of hearing a new sound for Richard's fans, and although he definitely plays around with the Cheetah in an interesting and pretty soothing way, it's just an experiment. Obviously he doesn't care at all about pleasing the critics, he's just having fun and this EP is still conducted by the most skillfull hands in electronic music for sure. The first two tracks are at least worth listening.… Expand
  2. jaldred
    Jul 8, 2016
    7
    The first half is certainly the strongest in terms of hearing a new sound for Richard's fans, and although he definitely plays around with the Cheetah in an interesting and pretty soothing way, it's just an experiment. Obviously he doesn't care at all about pleasing the critics, he's just having fun and this EP is still conducted by the most skillfull hands in electronic music for sure.The first half is certainly the strongest in terms of hearing a new sound for Richard's fans, and although he definitely plays around with the Cheetah in an interesting and pretty soothing way, it's just an experiment. Obviously he doesn't care at all about pleasing the critics, he's just having fun and this EP is still conducted by the most skillfull hands in electronic music for sure. The first two tracks are at least worth listening.… Expand
  3. krimzon
    Feb 4, 2017
    9
    RDJ dares to venture out of his comfort zone, and uses his tremendous experience and drum 'n' bass sound to good use on the CHEETAH EP. Although hardline fans may shun the more mainstream tack taken by the Electronic Producer, we can still see that this is very much James at his rave-commanding, face-warping, acid-techno-ing best.
  4. mgkelly
    Aug 14, 2016
    9
    As always, a new release from Aphex Twin is very welcome. This is very tasty indeed. Always that bit better than anything else out there in this genre. As usual, well done, Mr. James!
  5. p00peeBUM
    Jan 20, 2017
    8
    Great album with some great tracks, a lot of weak ones too, but it's all very solid. A lot slower then your typical aphex album. All in all one of the best Ep's of 2106. Not as good as Syro but still a good follow up along with that single he realeased

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Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. The Wire
    Aug 19, 2016
    70
    Those nostalgic for the Aphex sounds of old may find them here, but served up rotten and misshapen, as an agreeably queasy warning that nostalgia can only get you so far. [Aug 2016, p.46]
  2. PopMatters
    Jul 14, 2016
    80
    There’s not a single weak track, so the bottom line is that if there’s been a better EP released this year, I haven’t heard it.
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  3. The 405
    Jul 13, 2016
    70
    It's quite an enjoyable listen. It's all possibly about as boxed and pared down as Richard D James has sounded.
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