Syro

This article is about the album by Aphex Twin. For the epicurean of the same name, see Siro the Epicurean.

Syro
A listing of various words and numbers in white monospace text on a white background. To the right the words "Aphex Twin" and "Syro" are written in uppercase black monospace text inside a lime green circle.
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Studio album by
Aphex Twin
Released19 September 2014 (2014-09-19)
RecordedMid-to-late 2000s – early 2010s (various studios)
Genre
Length64:31
LabelWarp
ProducerAphex Twin
Aphex Twin chronology
Caustic Window
(2014) 		Syro
(2014) 		Computer Controlled Acoustic Instruments pt2
(2015)
Alternate cover
The words "Aphex Twin" and "Syro" written in uppercase black monospace text inside a lime green circle.
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Singles from Syro
  1. "minipops 67 [120.2]"
    Released: 4 September 2014
  2. "MARCHROMT30A edit 2b 96 [104.98]"
    Released: 6 April 2015

Syro (/saɪroʊ/) is a studio album by the British electronic music artist and producer Aphex Twin. It was released on 19 September 2014 through Warp Records. It was James's first album under the Aphex Twin name since Drukqs (2001).

The album was recorded over several years on a wide range of equipment setups.[1] Described by James as his "pop album, or as poppy as it's going to get",[2] it incorporates styles such as techno, synth-funk, breakbeat, acid techno, and jungle, as well as edited vocal samples of James and his family. The artwork features a detailed list of its production and promotional costs. A cryptic viral marketing campaign included an announcement on the dark web and listening events in cities around the world. The album was preceded by the lead single "minipops 67 [120.2]".

Syro received critical acclaim and placed in several international charts, peaking at number 11 in the US Billboard 200 and number 8 in the UK Albums Chart. It was nominated for the Choice Music Prize and the 2015 Mercury Music Prize,[3] and won the 2015 Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album.

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  3. ^ "Mercury Prize shortlist". BBC. Retrieved 16 October 2015.