Similar to the Analord EP series, 2016's Cheetah contains some of Richard D. James' most stripped-down techno tracks. Nearly everything here sticks to a steady midtempo, and the tracks generally take their time developing, subtly adding new elements rather than excitedly jumping from one point to another. Other than the CD bonus track (remember those?) "2X202-ST5," all of the tracks feature some permutation of either "CHEETAH" or "CIRKLON" in the title, and while they're basic enough on the surface to be variations on the same themes, there's enough going on to separate the compositions. James' playful sense of humor is reflected by the video for "CIRKLON3." The clip was directed by 12-year-old Ryan Wyer, and it features a group of children ecstatically dancing while wearing Aphex T-shirts and masks. The EP's highlight is "CIRKLON 1," which features more detailed drum rolls flurrying up from time to time, as well as a nice melody that recalls a more subdued take on '80s Italo-disco or freestyle. "2X202-ST5" features a slowly expanding grimy bassline surrounded by a slightly queasy melody and a basic rhythm of kicks, snares, and claps. ~ Paul Simpson

Label:
Warp Records – WAP391CD
Format:
CD, EP
Country:
UK
Released:
Jul 8, 2016
Genre:
Electronic
Style:
Techno, IDM, Acid, Downtempo
Program    
C1.        CheetahT2 (Ld Spectrum)    5:54
C2.        CheetahT7b    6:44
C3.        Cheeta1b ms800    0:27
C4.        Cheeta2 ms800    0:37
C5.        Cirklon3 (Колхозная Mix)    8:14
C6.        Cirklon1    7:17
C7.        2X202-ST5    4:42
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Warp Records Limited
Copyright © – Warp Records Limited
Made By – MPO
Published By – BMG Chrysalis
Produced At – Dandelion Spaceship
Design – MITDR™*
Mastered By – Beau Thomas
Written-By, Producer – Richard D. James
Written & produced by Richard D. James (BMG / Chrysalis) @ the Dandelion Spaceship (pre – Syro)
℗ 2016 Warp Records Ltd © 2016 Warp Records Ltd
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Made in EU

Released in 4-panel Digifile.
Tracklist, credits, and barcode printed on sticker affixed to the shrink wrap.

Title:
"Cheetah" on front and back
"Cheetah EP" on spine
 

• Media Condition: Mint (M)
• Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
• Format Detail: CD in wallet with silver foil block to cover
• Format: Dance & Electronic
• Genre: EXPERIMENTAL
• Released: 07/08/2016
• Internal ID: JITRE