APHEX TWIN — Drukqs LP 4x12"

Aphex Twin – Drukqs LP arrives on Warp Records as WARPLP92R, a 4×12-inch vinyl set that revisits the 2001 landmark in IDM, beats techno, experimental and pop-techno terrain. Issued on 30 October 2026, the record finally restores the full album to physical format, joining the artist’s back-catalogue of Warp releases and completing the vinyl availability of Aphex Twin’s oeuvre. Within Warp’s 2026 output, Drukqs follows the “Answers” collaboration between Bibio and Dorian Concept (WARPLP419) and precedes the “Hi Scores” gate-fold LP by Boards of Canada (WARPLP376). Earlier in the year the label also delivered Squarepusher’s “Kammerkonzert” (WARPLP417) and Kelly Moran’s “Don’t Trust Mirrors” (WARPLP392), situating Drukqs among a roster of forward-looking electronic statements that blend intricate programming with emotive melody. Side A opens with “Jynweythek”, a title that hints at a cryptic, perhaps algorithmic mood, and moves through “Vordhosbn” and “Kladfvgbung Mischk”, each track sustaining the album’s restless, glitch-laden ambience. “Strotha Tynhe” concludes the side, its placement suggesting a subtle shift toward the more melodic material that follows. Side B’s “Omgyjya-Switch7” and “Gwely Mernans” deepen the rhythmic complexity before the record’s third side introduces “Cock/ver10”, a brief interlude that segues into “Bbydhyonchord” and “Orban Eq Trx 4”, tracks that echo the album’s experimental edge while maintaining a dancefloor-ready pulse. Side C begins with “Mt Saint Michel + Saint Michaels Mount”, a title evoking a landscape of stone and tide, and proceeds through “Beskhu3epnm”. The fourth side presents “Aussois”, “Hy A Scullyas Lyf Adhagrow”, “Kesson Dalek” and the iconic “Avril 14th”. The latter, long a favourite of both collectors and DJs, offers a delicate piano-based refrain that contrasts with the surrounding beats-driven cuts, providing a moment of respite before the record’s final surge. “Gwarek2” closes side D, setting up the energetic conclusion on side E. Side E’s “54 Cymru Beats” and “Btoum-Roumada” re-engage the percussive drive, while “Lornaderek” and “QKThr” (the latter a well-known Aphex Twin anthem) reinforce the album’s reputation for intricate, high-tempo programming. “Prep Gwarek 36”, “Father”, and “Petiatil Cx Htdui” continue the kinetic flow, each track contributing a distinct rhythmic texture that rewards deep listening and precise mixing. The penultimate side, side F, offers “Meltphace 6”, “Bit 4”, “Taking Control” and “Ruglen Holon”, a quartet that balances hypnotic repetition with subtle melodic hints, preparing the listener for the record’s closing statements. The final side opens with “Afx237 v.7”, a nod to the artist’s early moniker, followed by “Ziggomatic 17” and “Nanou2”. These tracks close the set with a blend of glitch-inflected beats and ambient washes, encapsulating the duality that has defined Aphex Twin’s output: technical virtuosity married to emotive resonance. In the context of Aphex Twin’s recent Warp releases, Drukqs sits alongside the 2025 “Blackbox Life Recorder 21f / in a room7 F760” EP (WAP480EP) and the 2024 “Selected Ambient Works Vol. II” 4×12-inch LP (WARPLP21R), reinforcing a period of archival revitalisation on the label. The album’s reappearance on vinyl not only restores a key piece of early-2000s electronic history but also offers contemporary DJs a comprehensive source of cuts that span from floor-ready techno to introspective piano motifs. For DJs, the record’s breadth makes it a versatile tool: “Avril 14th” can be layered beneath more rhythmic material for a melodic overlay, while “QKThr” and “Taking Control” deliver immediate kinetic energy suitable for peak-time sets. The sequencing—alternating between dense, percussive pieces and more spacious interludes—encourages creative mixing, allowing the record to function both as a full-length listening experience and as a modular source of individual moments. The release is pressed as a 4×12-inch vinyl set, matching the original album’s length and preserving the intended track order across four sides. Its format aligns with Warp’s recent commitment to substantial, high-quality vinyl presentations, complementing the label’s other multi-disc releases this year. Aphex Twin – Drukqs LP, Warp Records, WARPLP92R, 4×12-inch vinyl, 30 tracks, released 30 October 2026. Tracklist: A1. Aphex Twin – Jynweythek A2. Aphex Twin – Vordhosbn A3. Aphex Twin – Kladfvgbung Mischk A5. Aphex Twin – Strotha Tynhe B1. Aphex Twin – Omgyjya-Switch7 B2. Aphex Twin – Gwely Mernans C1. Aphex Twin – Cock/ver10 C2. Aphex Twin – Bbydhyonchord C3. Aphex Twin – Orban Eq Trx 4 D1. Aphex Twin – Mt Saint Michel + Saint Michaels Mount D2. Aphex Twin – Beskhu3epnm E1. Aphex Twin – Aussois E2. Aphex Twin – Hy A Scullyas Lyf Adhagrow E3. Aphex Twin – Kesson Dalek E4. Aphex Twin – Avril 14th E5. Aphex Twin – Gwarek2 F1. Aphex Twin – 54 Cymru Beats F2. Aphex Twin – Btoum-Roumada F3. Aphex Twin – Lornaderek F4. Aphex Twin – QKThr F5. Aphex Twin – Prep Gwarek 36 F6. Aphex Twin – Father F7. Aphex Twin – Petiatil Cx Htdui G1. Aphex Twin – Meltphace 6 G2. Aphex Twin – Bit 4 G3. Aphex Twin – Taking Control G4. Aphex Twin – Ruglen Holon H1. Aphex Twin – Afx237 v.7 H2. Aphex Twin – Ziggomatic 17 H3. Aphex Twin – Nanou2