Merzbow
Cafe OTO (2CD)
Format2CDLabelCold SpringGenreNoise & Industrial
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Rhythm-driven and rammed with highly sculpted frequencies, Merzbow's sound is entirely remorseless. Furious squalls and delicate sine-warps post this one on the more psychedelic end of Akita's output. Truly relentless, it is still hard to believe he created "Untitled Knife I" on a casual Saturday afternoon. Be careful with that volume... "Performed on what looked like a hand-built guitar-like instrument and aided by a table full of electronics, all controlled by the legendary Japanese artist. The concert was very much about the physical impact of the sound. At several points during the set I could feel the fabric of my jeans and jacket vibrating from the extreme frequencies played at excessive volume... an intense and constant sonic attack" - Irregular Notes On Music
Format
Double CD in a matt-finish gatefold ecopak with photography by Masami Akita.
Release notes
Recorded live at Cafe OTO on Saturday 1st October, 2016. Comes in a matt-finish gatefold ecopak. CD re-issue of [m=1140712]
| 1-1 | Untitled Knife I | 50:06 | |
| 2-1 | Untitled Knife II | 54:52 |
- Abby Helasdottir
- Artwork
- Masami Akita
- Electronics, Photography By
- James Dunn
- Mixed By, Mastered By
- Shaun Crook
- Recorded By
- Martin Bowes
- Remastered By




















































































