The "Aftermath" single, released in 1990, predates the Nightmares on Wax alias and showcases an early foray into the experimental electronic soundscapes that would define the Warp Records label. This track offers a glimpse into the formative years of a genre that would later be termed trip-hop.
- "Aftermath" was released on Warp Records in October 1990, just months before the label's seminal Artificial Intelligence compilation. It was released under the name "Nightmares on Wax" but predates the full trip-hop sound associated with Evelyn's later work. The single was produced by Nightmares on Wax himself.
- This release is an early example of the sound that would come to be known as trip-hop, characterized by its blend of hip-hop beats and atmospheric electronics. It was released on Warp Records, a label that would become synonymous with influential electronic music throughout the 1990s.
- The track showcases a raw, experimental approach to electronic music production, indicative of the burgeoning UK rave scene at the time. It stands as a precursor to the more polished and widely recognized trip-hop sound that Nightmares on Wax would later develop.
Nightmares on Wax is the alias of veteran UK electronic artist George Evelyn. Evelyn has been a consistently inventive force in leftfield electronic music since the early 1990s, pioneering a distinctive sound that blends hip-hop, soul, and dub.
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