Thanks for the rec @kxnan
I really love the deep melancholy that Blonde Redhead captures so well. Kazu’s fragile, ethereal vocals feel even more prominent and captivating on this album than on their previous work, Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons. The lush strings and dreamy production create an immersive, almost cinematic atmosphere.
Thanks for the recommendation, @jacobite24
Yakuza feels like a time capsule of Heisei-era Japan. It's honestly one of the greatest games out there. Even the joke tracks are insanely well-crafted, and there are plenty of genuinely great songs too. The contrast between them really grows on you haha.
Beautiful. This is the album where they truly found their identity. A landmark of ’90s J-rock, it’s a timeless masterpiece that hasn't lost an ounce of its charm.
Track 15 spends four minutes building anticipation for the next song, but the following track just says “inhalant abuse is bad” and ends after nine seconds. It’s a ridiculous album.
That aside, it’s a great album and a perfect way to get a sense of early Fishmans’ atmosphere.