Drukqs

Drukqs
Drukqs
Studio album by Aphex Twin
Released	22 October 2001
Genre	Drill 'n' bass; classical; IDM; jungle; acid; electroacoustic; ambient;
Length	100:41
Label	Warp
Producer	Aphex Twin
Richard D. James chronology
Aphex Twin album chronology

Drukqs (stylised as drukQs) is the fifth studio album by the British electronic music artist and producer Richard D. James under the alias of Aphex Twin. It was released in October 2001 through Warp Records. It is a double album that explores two broad styles: rapid, meticulously programmed beats inspired by drum and bass, and mellower classical-style piano, ambient, and electroacoustic pieces.^[1]^[2] It features the piano composition "Avril 14th", one of James's best known recordings.^[3]

James released Drukqs to pre-empt a potential leak after he accidentally left an MP3 player containing his music on a plane. It was intended to be his final release with Warp, in accordance with his label contract. The record entered the Dance Albums Chart at No. 1, remaining in the top 10 for five weeks,^[4] and entered at No. 22 on the Albums Chart.^[5] It received polarised reviews from critics: many dismissed it, focusing on its perceived lack of innovation and similarity to James's previous works, while some praised it as an accomplished work.

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^ O'Connell, John. "Interview". The Face.
^ "How Aphex Twin's piano lullaby 'Avril 14th' became a runaway pop culture hit". FACT Magazine: Music News, New Music. 14 April 2017. Archived from the original on 19 April 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
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^ "Drukqs by Aphex Twin". Official Charts. London: Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 19 August 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.

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[Interview-2] O'Connell, John. "Interview". The Face.

[:0-3] "How Aphex Twin's piano lullaby 'Avril 14th' became a runaway pop culture hit". FACT Magazine: Music News, New Music. 14 April 2017. Archived from the original on 19 April 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2019.

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[occ-5] "Drukqs by Aphex Twin". Official Charts. London: Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 19 August 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.

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