Originally released in 1996, Aphex Twin's fifth album in as many years meant business from the very moment the wild and whimsical opener '4' scribbled it way through the speakers. With jaunty jams such as 'Cornish Acid' and 'Fingerbib' running amok mid-set, Richard D James Album acted as a fine mission statement to expect the unexpected and never anticipate formula or form. And it still carries that very same message today. Essential.