Tri Repetae++ [2-CD]

• Artist: Autechre
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• Release Date: 1995
• Total Time: 148:27
• Type: Compilation (best of)
• Genre: Electronica

Review

Starting with the snarling, slow machine-funk of "Dael," Tri Repetae fully confirms Autechre's evolution into electronic noise kings. If not as immediately experimental as the fractured work by the likes of Merzbow, Tri Repetae expertly harnesses the need for a beat to perfectly balance out the resolutely fierce, crunching samples and busy arrangements, turning from being inspired by Aphex Twin to being equally inspiring in itself. "Rotar" does a particularly fine job on this front, with high-pitched sounds against low, distorted bass blasts -- and this only forms part of the percussion arrangement. The basic combination of soft melody and harsh beats are here as well, coming fully to the fore and resulting in such fine songs as the synth-string/organ wheeze laden "Leterel" and the quirky, sweet "Gnit." Nearly every track has a particular edge or element to it, making it eminently listenable and distinct. "Stud," for all of its macho connotations, actually takes a gentler path than most of the album's tunes, with a flowing synth wash at the center of a stripped-down but sharp digital-drum punch; by the end of the song, the synth loops float freely in an uneasy, ambient wave. With the drowsy pulse of "Overand" and the echoing beats of "Radio" (perhaps not so ironically, the most straightforward of the album's songs) to close things out, Tri Repetae stands as a varied, accomplished album, clear evidence of Autechre's unique genius around sound. American releases included a bonus disc compiling the Anvil Vapre and Garbage EPs. ~ Ned Raggett, All Music Guide

Tracks

CD 1

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Dael	Rob Brown, Sean Booth	Autechre	(6:39)
Clipper	Rob Brown, Sean Booth	Autechre	(8:33)
Leterel	Rob Brown, Sean Booth	Autechre	(7:08)
Rotar	Rob Brown, Sean Booth	Autechre	(8:04)
Stud	Rob Brown, Sean Booth	Autechre	(9:40)
Eutow	Rob Brown, Sean Booth	Autechre	(4:16)
C/Pach	Rob Brown, Sean Booth	Autechre	(4:39)
Gnit	Rob Brown, Sean Booth	Autechre	(5:49)
Overand	Rob Brown, Sean Booth	Autechre	(7:33)
Rsdio	Rob Brown, Sean Booth	Autechre	(10:08)

CD 2

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Second Bad Vibel	Rob Brown, Sean Booth	Autechre	(9:47)
Second Scepe	Rob Brown, Sean Booth	Autechre	(7:45)
Second Scout	Rob Brown, Sean Booth	Autechre	(7:23)
Second Peng	Rob Brown, Sean Booth	Autechre	(10:54)
Garbagemx36	Rob Brown, Sean Booth	Autechre	(14:10)
Piobmx 19	Rob Brown, Sean Booth	Autechre	(7:37)
Bronchusevernmx24	Rob Brown, Sean Booth	Autechre	(9:44)
Vletrmx21	Rob Brown, Sean Booth	Autechre	(8:27)

Credits

Designers Republic (Design), Sean Booth (Producer), Rob Brown (Producer), Sean Booth (Programming), Sean Booth (Producer), Rob Brown (Producer), Rob Brown (Programming)