Fishmans

8月の現状 (8 Gatsu no Genjō)

what an amazingly underrated release holy shit.
While i think over all 98.12.28 is far more consistent and also far more significant in terms of what it means for the band this is an amazing live album. If given time i could see this growing on me more than 98.12.28 honestly.

To start, this version of Oh Slime is incredible. It doesn't over stay its welcome, it gets you into the mood quickly and is very very fun.

Followed by what is my favorite version of "Weather Report" starting ... read more

8月の現状 (8-gatsu no genjō) is the second Fishmans live album and it's great. Especially the versions of "Walking in the Rhythm" and "Night Cruising" (which is somehow even dreamier and spacier than the studio version). Like Oh! Mountain, a comparison can be made between 8月の現状 (8-gatsu no genjō) and the Kiss live album Alive! in that neither of them are actually very live and had heavy over-dubbing. Also like Oh! Mountain, 8月の現状 (8-gatsu no genjō) is ... read more