People might scoff at this 2h36m collection of Aphex Twin tracks, but his b-sides are better than a lot of people's a-sides.

This is no different.

From a Guardian review:

'Several tracks contain odd bits of Aphexian lore. The very jolly, extremely flanged hyperpop of T13 Quadraverbia N+3, is named for a cherished 1989 effects unit, and takes us back in spirit to James’s early days as a “bedroom bore” working in Lannerlog, his Heath Robinson-esque homebrew studio in his parents’ house in Lanner, when he was still only dreaming of changing the face of modern electronic music. And the regal drum’n’bass Spiral Staircase (AFX Remix) is the result of him secretly entering a magazine competition… More

Wow! Like a New Zeeland Alvvays but with more garage-rock attitude, kind of like The Bug Club.

These songs are really catchy and brilliant. Great!

This is a really fun band. They're funny, too.

I really dig their first album, Pure Particles, which was a lot of fun in a brief period of time. Now they've signed with Sub Pop, the record label, which hasn't really changed their music or seemingly their fun perspective. Songs are about the import of proper alcohol quality and making a really pop song; there's a lot of ironic sensibilities strewn across the album.

Don't miss this lot. Very lovely melodies, songwriting, and collaborative song. Power pop meets twee indie.