Merzbeat is an Electronic album by Merzbow, originally released in 2002. On Gatefold: 16 pressings tracked.
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Merzbeat is an album by Japanese noise artist Merzbow released on September 2nd, 2002, recorded from 2001-2002. The original CD contains a hidden track after 59 tracks of silence titled "Amlux (Remixed by Jack Dangers) (2nd Version)" As the title suggests, Merzbeat strays away from Merzbow's signature harsh noise style in turn for a rhythmic, looping sound bordering on hip-hop. However, the album still features some of the harsh textures Merzbow is known for. The album cover features art of the elephant seal Minazao sitting in front of a red tinted Azuchi Castle by Jenny Akita.
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Tracklist
- 1Promotion Man8:57
- 2Forgotten Land13:19
- 3Shadow Barbarian (Long Mix)11:48
- 4Tadpole5:50
- 5Looping Jane (Beat Mix)8:26
Sound DNA
- Electronic
- Industrial
- abrasive
- chaotic
- occult
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Recorded & Mixed at Bedroom, Takinogawa 2001-2002.
Remixed on April 2002.
Photo of Minazow at Christal Pool of Enoshima Aquarium.
Tracks 6 to 65 are all silent and last for 0:04 each except for 65 which is 0:06.
Track 66, "Merzbow's Amlux Remixed By Jack Dangers (2nd Version)", is the same song as "Available Memory" by Jack Dangers from the "Ikebana: Merzbow's Amlux Rebuilt, Reused And Recycled (US 2003) (opens in a new tab)" album.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Highway Robbery
Rare pressing on Gatefold · 16 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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