V/A - Longing For The Shadow: Ryūkōka Recordings, 1921-1939 LP Grind including "Kids of the Black

including "Kids of the Black Hole" and "Amoeba"

While there is a certain continuity between the layered threads of MV’s deeply processed vocals and amazing stunned-noodle guitar figurines

listening ahead

with plucked retuned strings that enhance the bass's modulations and provide forward movement

the mix of hope and regret that comes from staying afloat on "Slide" -- False Spring vacillates between facing down the troubling now

V/A - Longing For The Shadow: Ryūkōka Recordings, 1921-1939 LP Grind including "Kids of the BlackEmerging during the early stages of the recording industry in Japan, the rykka style adopted western classical, blues & jazz elements into traditional and classical Japanese music. This collection of 1920s & 30s rykka recordings follows on from the Kouta Katsutaro tape we put out a couple of years back, and further captures the hauntingly unique sound of a cultural merging that was starting to reflect itself via popular song, ahead of the widespread