Browse by Label: WARNER BROS (JAPAN)

Artist:	VA
Title:	Atom Kids Remix: 21 Century Boys And Girls
Label:	WARNER BROS (JAPAN)
Format:	CD
Price:	$32.00
Catalog #:	WPC6 10008

A remix sequel to the Warner Bros. Japan tribute compilation Atom Kids: A Tribute to the King "O.T.". Features 6 remixes from that album: Naoko Yamano (Shonen Knife)'s remix of the Shonen Knife track; Eye's remix of Angie's track, Thurston Moore's remix of the entire Atom Kids album, Eye's remix of the Boredoms (an extended version of the "DJ Let's Cry & D.I.Y. Drum Machine Mix" found on Super Roots 8), Yuka Honda (Cibo Matto)'s remix of Sean Lennon, Sugizo's remix of Cibo Matto. Although this CD remix project is only 26 minutes long, it is full priced Warner's Japan release and priced accordingly.

Artist:	BOREDOMS
Title:	Super Roots 8
Label:	WARNER BROS (JAPAN)
Format:	CD
Price:	$22.00
Catalog #:	WPC6 10011

Three song EP, in the 13-minute range. Mirror-embossed hard jacket sleeve. "We'd all been hearing rumours of the Boredoms' short-lived metaphorphosis & successive re-cocoon-ization from the premier Osaka-based trance/noise rock combo into a full-blown live jungle outfit but had nary seen or heard any proof of this phase in tangible documentation (aside, perhaps, from eYe's mix of Boredoms 'sister' band OOIOO on a now mythical Shock City 12"). Until now. Or not. Here are three separate takes of what seems to be an Isao Tomita (yes, THAT Tomita) original ("Jungle Taitei"), first interpreted by the Boredoms ensemble, then mutated by eYe (on the "DJ Let's TRY & D.I.Y.-Drum Machine" Mix), then reinterpreted by Yann Tomita (the "Laughter Robot's Hemp" Mix). The word 'jungle' here seems to be used in the more traditional (i.e.,. Martin Denny) sense; exotica-laden samples & enchanted island vox & human rhythms (sped up to completely alien tempos; perhaps the only 'jungle' jungle oriented activity herein) that don't fail to confound your sense of well being. Finely sussed & well 'out-there'. Sublime." --Hrvatksi

Artist:	BOREDOMS
Title:	Rebore Vol. 1 (Compiled and DJ Mixed by UNKLE)
Label:	WARNER BROS (JAPAN)
Format:	CD
Price:	$34.00
Catalog #:	WPC6 10098

"In what appears to be a match made in heaven (hell?), the Boredoms have enlisted Mo' Wax's UNKLE (James Lavelle and Richard File) to assemble this 'Dysfunctional Monster Jam', a lengthy (by Warner Japan standards) 46:01 non-stop DJ mix of various records from the Eye and Co.'s catalog, and it's a killer. This is trance music in the Paleolithic sense of the word, with occasional breakbeats and scratching (courtesy of the Nextmen); more of a reminder that the Boredoms still have a lot more in common with Amon Duul than Amon Tobin. Considering the fact that the Boredoms have been leaning more towards a non-stop approach both live and on record, always relying on a core musical vision that would be termed percussive, this works on a number of levels. Phasing, the stray bird or two, plenty of vertiginous edits, flutes, the heavy guitar on occasion, and Eye's vocals that resemble the chattering of the DMT Elves that sit at an infinite number of typewriters and control the universe. Oh, and the Deputy Dawg Rorschach test on the mini-CD poster by Naohiro Ukawa and Ausgang is quite a stunner in it's own right. Unique is as unique does." -- Billy Kiely

Artist:	BOREDOMS
Title:	Rebore Vol. 3 (Compiled and DJ Mixed by DJ Krush)
Label:	WARNER BROS (JAPAN)
Format:	CD
Price:	$32.00
Catalog #:	WPC6 10119

"Third installment of this awesome BORE-manip program in which Krush works out (of) the back-catalogue over 44:51. 808 bass bombs, large amounts of guitar noise, some great gated phased drum bits (a nod towards early minimalism? you decide), parts of certain choons left intact, morphed with others. Surprisingly not the low-bit late-night crackle-pop stoner hip hop jam we were all expecting but something... slightly more challenging in a way, with a good deal of plunderphonia, digital editing, etc... An unlikely match that works... oh so well (on so many levels). Just damn gratifying." -- Hrvatski.

Artist:	FLOWER TRAVELLIN' BAND
Title:	Satori
Label:	WARNER BROS (JAPAN)
Format:	CD
Price:	$22.00
Catalog #:	WPC6 8425

Restock of this 1998 remastered version of the 2nd album by this early 70s Japanese underground rock legend. Flower Travellin' Band were a Japanese psych/hard rock quartet from the 70s. Their pants flared most excellently, vocalist "Joe" had a shreik to match his Atlantic label counterpart across the ocean, and there was a certain Zep-edge to their sound that nobody wants to admit to today. Satori was their 2nd album from 1971, a heavy-rock concept album in the grand tradition, and is generally acknowledged as their masterpiece. This version features somewhat more extensive graphic detail, with a fold out booklet. [for a very inspiring overview of the FTB discography, read Julian Cope's reviews at: http://www.headheritage.co.uk]

Artist:	VA
Title:	Atom Kids: A Tribute to the King O.T.
Label:	WARNER BROS (JAPAN)
Format:	CD
Price:	$32.00
Catalog #:	WPC6 8522

A Japanese-only tribute album for a famous Japanese animator, Osamu Tezuka -- creator of Astro Boy, and considered the grandfather of the contemporary manga and anime industry. Features exclusive tracks by: You, Ikuno Takagi (Jungle Smile), Genki Hitomi, Hiroyuki Nanba, Cosa Nostra, Kiyoshiro, Shonen Knife, Maki Nomiay, Dimitri From Paris, Ken Takagi, Cibo Matto, Haruomi Hosono, Kazufumi Miyazawa, Boredoms, Tadanobu Asano, Bloodthirsty Butchers, El-Malo, '80s Kinniku Shojotai, Anji, Yui Nishiwaki, Sean Lennon, Chocolate, Motoharu Sano. Nice packaging. "All star compilation of music inspired by the legendary Japanese animator, Dr. Osamu Tezuka, considered the grandfather of the contemporary manga and anime industry. "Despite the fact he possessed a license to practice medicine, he instead drew and compiled dozens of stories for a living, right up to his death in 1989. In 1950, he serialized the classic Jungle Taitei (Jungle King), a series on the adventures of a brave white lion named Kimba. In 1952, in what is in arguably his most famous work, he created Tetsuwan Atom (Mighty Atom), known in North America as Astro Boy, a boy robot who fought evildo-ers in the future. Tezuka is also credited for developing the big-eye look of manga characters and the manga formula of engrossing serial storylines stretching hundreds of pages. His tales proved riveting, touching on many powerful themes. Inspired by his great love for cartoon animation, Disney in particular (it's said he saw Walt Disney's Bambi 80 times), he set up Mushi Studios, his own production company, (1961-1973) which became a springboard for a number of influential animators who were to follow, including Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira)."

Artist:	BOREDOMS
Title:	Seadrum/House Of Sun
Label:	WARNER BROS (JAPAN)
Format:	CD
Price:	$35.00
Catalog #:	WPCL 10119

Japanese release of the most recent Boredoms studio album! [since licensed to Vice in the US] "Shaking! Amazement! A Thundering Blast of Fresh Air! Tears of Gratitude! Astounding! It's been a long time since their last release back in 1998, but a new work under the name Boredoms has been completed! The members have individually been playing in innumerable other bands over an incredible range, but finally the real thing starts! With the Boredoms' following of hardcore fans not only in Japan but overseas as well, what type of album is coming? This is an album to look out for!"

Artist:	POP GROUP, THE
Title:	Y
Label:	WARNER BROS (JAPAN)
Format:	CD
Price:	$26.00
Catalog #:	WPCR 722

Japanese-only reissue from 1996 of this classic 1979 UK release. Originally issued by Radarscope, this CD includes the A-side of their first single, "She Is Beyond Good And Evil". The Pop Group were: Gareth Sager, Bruce Smith, Mark Stewart, Simond Underwood and John Waddington. Historic production handled by Dennis Bovell (ala the Slits debut album). "When The Pop Group first came onto the scene in late 1978 they were being hailed in the UK press as one of the saviours of rock and roll, and with good reason as the group's music made almost everything being created at the time seem old hat over night. The Pop Group's debut single 'She Is Beyond Good and Evil' released in 1979 was an instant classic and one of the landmark recordings of the 1970's, it was a seething tense piece of aggressive funk/punk/dub/free jazz that demanded attention. It sounded like nothing in the world at the time of it's release and gave me the same feeling as when I heard Public Image Ltd.'s first single, it seemed to hint at endless possibilities for rock and roll. After playing Y you wonder how the group ever hoped to top it, they never did, but their second album (We Are Time) was great as well but just not as good as Y, few albums are. The Pop Group finished in 1981 and splintered into groups like Rip, Rig and Panic, The New Age Steppers and most importantly Mark Stewart and Mafia; Stewart really carried the flame from the original Pop Group and much of his work with Mafia is on par with the best of The Pop Group yet his records have been totally ignored." -- Dave Furgess (from Julian Cope's Headheritage). Tracklisting: She is Beyond Good and Evil, Thief of Fire, Snowgirl, Blood Money, We Are Time, Savage Sea, Words Disobey Me, Don't Call Me Pain, The Boys From Brazil, Don't Sell Your Dreams.

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Artist:	VA
Title:	Anima Mundi
Label:	WARNER BROS (JAPAN)
Format:	CD
Price:	$28.00
Catalog #:	WPC6 10231