''EPs 1991–2002'' is a 5-CD

box set A boxed set or (its US name) box set is a set of items (for example, a compilation of books, musical recordings, films or television programs) traditionally packaged in a box, hence 'boxed', and offered for sale as a single unit. Music Artists ...

which contains material from all 11 EPs released by British

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duo

Autechre Autechre ( ) are an English electronic music duo consisting of Rob Brown and Sean Booth, both from Rochdale, Greater Manchester. Formed in 1987, they are among the best known acts signed to UK electronic label Warp Records, through which all o ...

between 1991 and 2002 including Autechre's first EP,

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, presented for the first time on CD. The "Basscadet" remixes made by

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and

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are not included. The box is made of rigid black cardboard and each CD is housed in individual gatefold cardboard slipcase. The credit to Autechre and the titles are incised into the slipcase and the individual gatefold sleeves for the CD's.

Critical reception

In his review, Jess Harvell (Pitchfork) called the collection "one of the better introductions to the duo's work" even though it contains a combination of "accessible" and "difficult" music. Corey Beasley (PopMatters) concurs, stating "the box could serve almost as well as an entry-point into the group’s catalog for a beginner as it would for a completionist or superfan". Gregory Heaney (Allmusic) noted the "stark, minimal, and austere" properties of the physical box set as one of its key selling points.

Track listing

References

External links

Discogs entry
{{DEFAULTSORT:EPs 1991-2002 Autechre albums Warp (record label) compilation albums 2011 compilation albums