Alcachofa (album)
Introduction '''''Alcachofa''''' is the first studio album released by Chilean-German producer Ricardo Villalobos on the German house label Playhouse on September 19, 2003.The album cemented Villalobos's place in the vanguards of microhouse and minimal techno.The vinyl edition contains an alternative track listing, as "What You Say Is More Than I Can Say" was already released in its full version on the EP ''Halma''. "La Raja", "Quizás" and "Fusion the Enemies" remain exclusive to vinyl, while CD cuts "Waiworinao" and "Fools Garden" were later released on vinyl as part of the EP ''Alcachofa Tools''. "Y.G.H." remains exclusive to the CD pressing.In 2015, Villalobos would re-issue "Easy Lee" and "Dexter" on his Sei Es Drum label as a 12" vinyl.
Critical reception Andy Kellman of AllMusic commented that Villalobos "is in complete control of his machines at all times, and he makes them do strange things that no one else can. "''New York'' placed ''Alcachofa'' at #6 on the ''Top Albums of the 2003''. ''Pitchfork'' placed ''Alcachofa'' at #165 on ''The Top 200 Albums of the 2000s''. ''Resident Advisor'' voted ''Alcachofa'' at #1 on the ''Top 100 Albums of the 2000s''. Stylus Decade placed ''Alachofa'' at #73 on the ''Top Albums of the 2000s''.
Track listing '''Vinyl edition'''On vinyl, sides A, B, D and F are at 45 RPM, while sides C and E play at 33⅓ RPM.
Personnel * Ricardo Villalobos – writer, producer* Saskia – cover artwork
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