Cheetah [EP]
by Aphex Twin
  • Record Label: Warp
  • Release Date: Jul 8, 2016
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Exclaim
    Jul 7, 2016
    60
    Aphex Twin has made a good move here by giving a similar feel throughout the EP, but instead of having a few so-so tracks alienated by a standout one, the entire release ends up being fine but unremarkable, especially when pitted against the behemoths of his back catalogue.
  2. AllMusic
    Jul 7, 2016
    60
    The EP is fine, by all means, but it's definitely not the Aphex release to reach for if you're expecting to be challenged or blown away by something utterly unique or exciting.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jul 7, 2016
    60
    Cheetah isn’t bad, but it could be the work of lesser producer.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30
  1. thehonestvoice
    Jul 9, 2016
    7
    The first half is certainly the strongest in terms of hearing a new sound for Richard's fans, and although he definitely plays around with theThe first half is certainly the strongest in terms of hearing a new sound for Richard's fans, and although he definitely plays around with the Cheetah in an interesting and pretty soothing way, it's just an experiment. Obviously he doesn't care at all about pleasing the critics, he's just having fun and this EP is still conducted by the most skillfull hands in electronic music for sure. The first two tracks are at least worth listening.… Full Review »
  2. krimzon
    Feb 4, 2017
    9
    RDJ dares to venture out of his comfort zone, and uses his tremendous experience and drum 'n' bass sound to good use on the CHEETAH EP.RDJ dares to venture out of his comfort zone, and uses his tremendous experience and drum 'n' bass sound to good use on the CHEETAH EP. Although hardline fans may shun the more mainstream tack taken by the Electronic Producer, we can still see that this is very much James at his rave-commanding, face-warping, acid-techno-ing best.… Full Review »
  3. p00peeBUM
    Jan 20, 2017
    8
    Great album with some great tracks, a lot of weak ones too, but it's all very solid. A lot slower then your typical aphex album. All in allGreat album with some great tracks, a lot of weak ones too, but it's all very solid. A lot slower then your typical aphex album. All in all one of the best Ep's of 2106. Not as good as Syro but still a good follow up along with that single he realeased… Full Review »
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