Hatobana
| Hatobana | ||||
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| File:Merzbow - Hatobana 2CD.jpg | ||||
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | October 14, 2016[1] | |||
| Recorded | December 2011–2015 | |||
| Studio | Munemihouse, Tokyo | |||
| Genre | Noise | |||
| Length | 106:40 (standard edition) 144:33 (deluxe edition) | |||
| Label | Rustblade | |||
| Producer | Masami Akita | |||
| Merzbow chronology | ||||
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Hatobana is a studio album by the Japanese noise musician Merzbow. It was released on October 14, 2016, by the Italian label Rustblade, and is his fifth release for the label. It was released as a double album and a deluxe edition with a bonus CD.[2] It was originally announced for release on Noisoke Records in 2013.[3][4]
The "Hachigata" tracks are named after the Hachigata train station, which is located between two train stations referenced on Tamayodo and by "Obusuma" on Grand Owl Habitat. "Granulation 221" was previously released on a split album in 2015.[5] The "Ko To No O To" tracks were previously released as a 7" in 2013. "Calling the Rain" was announced as a 7" in 2013, but went unreleased.[6]
Packaging
The standard edition includes 2 CDs in a Digipak. The deluxe edition includes the standard edition, a bonus CD in a cardboard sleeve, a translucent postcard, a bird-shaped pendant on a cord, and comes in a grey jute bag with a pin attached.
Track listing
All music is composed by Masami Akita
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hachigata 2" | 7:16 |
| 2. | "Fragment R" | 17:31 |
| 3. | "Hachigata 3" | 9:08 |
| 4. | "Granulation 221" | 20:04 |
| Total length: | 53:59 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kibushi" | 16:33 |
| 2. | "Hachigata 4" | 6:16 |
| 3. | "Tsuchii" | 11:44 |
| 4. | "Granulation D" | 18:08 |
| Total length: | 52:41 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hachigata 5" | 6:17 |
| 2. | "Hato 2231" | 4:07 |
| 3. | "Calling the Rain Part 1" | 4:09 |
| 4. | "Calling the Rain Part 2" | 4:35 |
| 5. | "Ko To No O To Part 1" | 4:24 |
| 6. | "Ko To No O To Part 2" | 4:07 |
| 7. | "Guitar" | 10:14 |
| Total length: | 37:53 | |
Personnel
All personnel credits adapted from the album notes.[1]
- Masami Akita – music
- Stefano Rossello – artwork
Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | October 14, 2016 | Rustblade | 2×CD | RBL055CD | |
| 3×CD | RBL055CDBOX | Deluxe edition |
References
- ^ a b Hatobana (album notes). Merzbow. Rustblade. 2016. rear. RBL055CD.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Hatobana Deluxe Limited 3CD Box". Rustblade. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ^ Burnett, John (April 3, 2013). "Razor Blades In The Dark: An Interview With Merzbow". The Quietus. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ^ "Hatobana 鳩華..." Facebook. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ^ "Merzbow / Raven (38) / Dao De Noize - Animal Liberation". Discogs. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ^ "Calling The Rain". merzbow.proboards.com. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
External links
- Hatobana Double CD on Rustblade
- Hatobana Deluxe Limited 3CD Box on Rustblade
- Merzbow - Hatobana Teaser (Rustblade) on YouTube