Ageispolis

Album: Selected Ambient Works 1 (1992)
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Songfacts®:

  • The music video features Richard James (Aphex Twin) dancing in blackface and an afro wig, sporting a tracksuit that reads "HELLO MY NAME IS GOD."

    His appearance resembles that of one of the girls in the video for "Windowlicker," who have their faces replaced by James'. The video also features Marilyn Manson, Cara Delevigne, Dita Von Teese, Jack Black and Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist, Flea.
  • The beat, bass line and half the main melody was used in "Ugly Boy" by the South African alternative hip-hop group, Die Antwoord.

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