Anti EP
Template:Use dmy dates Template:Use British English Script error: No such module "Unsubst-infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for conflicting parameters". Anti EP is the second EP by British electronic music duo Autechre,[1] released by Warp on 3 September 1994.[2] It peaked at number 90 on the UK Singles Chart,[3] as well as number 39 on the UK Dance Singles Chart.[4] It is the only explicitly political record Autechre have released.[5]
Background
Anti EP was a protest against the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, which would prohibit raves (described as gatherings where music is played), with "music" being defined as a "succession of repetitive beats."[6] Sean Booth explained the band's strategy for the song "Flutter" by saying, "We made as many different bars as we could on the drum machine, then strung them all together."[6]
The packaging bore a sticker with a disclaimer about the repetitive nature of the rhythmic elements of "Lost" and "Djarum".[7] "Flutter" was programmed to have non-repetitive beats and therefore "can be played at both forty five and thirty three revolutions under the proposed law"; but following their disclaimer, it was advised that DJs "have a lawyer and a musicologist present at all times to confirm the non repetitive nature of the music in the event of police harassment."[7] The sticker acted as a seal, which was required to be broken in order to access the media enclosed in the packaging.[7]
The profits from this release went to the political pressure group Liberty.[8] The sticker ended with this last statement: "Autechre is politically non-aligned. This is about personal freedom."[8]
Despite "Flutter"'s ability to be played at 33 1/3 RPM and 45 RPM on vinyl, the CD version contains the song as played at 45 RPM.[7]
Critical reception
Template:Album ratings Ken Tataki of AllMusic gave the EP 4 stars out of 5, saying, "Beyond a doubt, this is an excellent showcase not only for the band, but also for the label that signed them."[9] Writing for Fact in 2013, Maya Kalev called the EP "a continued reminder of dance music's extra-linguistic and innate potential for subversion."[5] In 2014, Fact placed "Flutter" at number 1 on their list of the "100 greatest IDM tracks".[10]
Track listing
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Charts
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (OCC)[3] | 90 |
| UK Dance Singles (OCC)[4] | 39 |
References
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External links
- Anti EP at the official Warp discography (features audio clips)
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