Various Artists
Nihon No Wave 2 (2LP)
Format2LPLabelMecanicaGenreElectronic
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After the success of the first volume, “Nihon No Wave 2” continues to unearth the hidden history of Japan’s underground electronic scene from the ’80s. This second installment digs even deeper into the archives, showcasing more rare tracks from obscure artists who operated on the fringes of Japan’s independent music world.
Like its predecessor, “Nihon No Wave 2” captures the raw energy and experimental spirit of the "Nippon-wave" era—where lo-fi synths, minimal rhythms, and post-punk aesthetics converged into a uniquely Japanese take on global sounds. Many of these recordings, originally released on cassette compilations or small-run vinyl with no international reach, have remained virtually unknown outside Japan.
Release notes
After the success of the first volume, “Nihon No Wave 2” continues to unearth the hidden history of Japan’s underground electronic scene from the ’80s. This second installment digs even deeper into the archives, showcasing more rare tracks from obscure artists who operated on the fringes of Japan’s independent music world. Like its predecessor, “Nihon No Wave 2” captures the raw energy and experimental spirit of the "Nippon-wave" era—where lo-fi synths, minimal rhythms, and post-punk…
| A1 | Chinese Boy | ||
| A2 | Mercy Of Doom | ||
| A3 | Modern Romance | ||
| A4 | Draw The Curve | ||
| A5 | Pretty Smile | ||
| B1 | Arigatō Sensei | ||
| B2 | Katadore | ||
| B3 | Puraneri No Kopī | ||
| B4 | Still In My Heart | ||
| B5 | Dark Crystal Day | ||
| C1 | Rakuda | ||
| C2 | Cable Dance | ||
| C3 | Feel Me Up | ||
| C4 | Futari, Demo, Ima | ||
| C5 | Sakyū Nite | ||
| C6 | Aozora | ||
| D1 | Object Glass | ||
| D2 | Velvet Noise | ||
| D3 | Clockwork Circus | ||
| D4 | Through The Heavenly Eyes |
- Stefan Alt
- Photography By, Artwork [Patterns By]
- Nicolás Zúñiga
- Technician [Audio Restored By], Remastered By
