GAK (EP)

GAK is an EP by Richard D. James (Aphex Twin) released in 1994 under the moniker "GAK". The record is sourced from demos Richard D. James sent to Warp Records in 1990 prior to his signing. The album is rumored to be an imitation of the classic Warp artist LFO (British band). James recorded the songs possibly around 1989-1990.

GAK
EP by
GAK
Released6 June 1994
GenreElectronic music
Length24:11
LabelWarp
Richard D. James chronology
Selected Ambient Works Volume II
(1994)		 GAK
(1994)		 Analogue Bubblebath IV
(1994)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

GAK 1 Is an example of early techno, mainly structured around a repetitive CR-78 pattern with a piano melody. GAK 2 is similar but has a more ambient techno sound than any other tracks on the E.P. GAK 3, however is a much darker, track with racing synths and a hard 4–4 beat, one of James' attempts to create a more rave type of sound. GAK 4 is a take on house music, rumoured to have been made as a joke, it is regarded by many as the best track on the record due to its happy vibe, and relaxed beat.

This album was released both in CD digital and 12" formats; the cover artwork is by The Designers Republic.[2]

Track listing
Original release
No.TitleLength
1."GAK 1"6:36
2."GAK 2"6:10
3."GAK 3"5:23
4."GAK 4"6:02
2017 re-release bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
5."gak police er,2"4:28
6."gak bass,e, +2"3:29
7."gak5 e, +3"1:37
8."gak6 e, +3"5:25
9."gak 7 e, +3"6:00

References
  1. AllMusic Review by Glenn Swan at AllMusic
  2. "GAK - GAK". Discogs. Retrieved 2020-04-15.


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