Autechre, Confield [Limited Edition] (BRC471X) Japan Music CD

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Autechre's masterpiece and an enduring, groundbreaking work. A crystallization of calculated collapse and coldly beautiful algorithms. Alongside Aphex Twin and Squarepusher, Autechre has been an artist that symbolizes the prestigious British label Warp Records, continuously updating the trends in electronic music since the 1990s. With an unyielding attitude and thorough innovation, they are an unparalleled presence that has expanded the possibilities of IDM/electronica. To commemorate their first performance in Japan in approximately two and a half years since their appearance at SONICMANIA in 2023, their masterpiece and a crucial turning point in their career, the album "Confield," is being reissued as a newly redesigned CD and LP with Japanese obi strip. Released in 2001, "Confield" deviates significantly from the conventional dance music beat structure, and is a work in which complex rhythms generated by algorithms are highly fused with organic and abstract sounds. The sound, which simultaneously embodies artificial control and serendipity, had a major impact on the electronic music scene at the time, shaping the direction of subsequent IDM, glitch, and experimental music. The sonic world of this work, where repetition and collapse, order and chaos clash, propelled Autechre beyond mere genre boundaries to a truly unique realm. Even now, more than 20 years after its release, its approach remains timeless, and continues to resonate strongly with contemporary algorithmic music and sound art. Presented again on this special occasion of their visit to Japan, this work will not only reaffirm Autechre's current position but also serve as an important piece that prompts a re-evaluation of the future of electronic music, sure to resonate strongly with new listeners as well. [CD Tracklist] 1. VI Scose Poise 2. Cfern 3. Pen Expers 4. Sim Gishel 5. Parhelic Triangle 6. Bine 7. Eidetic Casein 8. Uviol 9. Lentic Catachresis 10. MCR Quarter (Recorded Live At Band On The Wall, Manchester 1998) *Bonus Track