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FAR OUT - Nihonjin. Numbered. Limited Edition CD

 Artist: Far Out

Title: Nihonjin

Catalogue No: ASHCD3029

•Numbered limited edition – 1000 copies only
•No.11 on Julian Cope’s list of top Japanese albums
•Unique LP-replica card wallet
•Digitally remastered
•Highly collectable

“Arriving in a flurry of analogue heartbeats and echo chambers, formless monophonic Moog synthesisers and microphone feedback. Far Out’s 1973 album is an alien and exquisitely beautiful music embodying all the greatest aspects of rock’n’roll at once” Julian Cope – Japrocksampler

“Recommended for fans of early Pink Floyd or simply for a taste of the early Japanese osych scene” progarchives.com

“…the blend of progressive, psychedelic and Japanese elements creates an interesting mesh that punches this far beyond some imitation Floyd” All Music Guide

Prior to metamorphosing into Far East Family Band, Far Out released this sole, spacey, guitar-drenched psychedelic prog album in 1971. Although the Floyd influences are highly apparent, the band produces an original sound which defines its own unique identity rather than being a reflection of the British and American bands that were dominating the genre. Although there isw a keyboard-dominated opening, synthesisers are relegated to a supporting role, and thire sparse presence is restricted to occasional sound effects. The psychedelic ambiance comes largely from the guitars, electric sitars and intelligent percussion. The original album contained just two single-side tracks, and the intense guitar soloing, fantastic sound effects including gongs and howling wind drones combine to create and album of sparse beauty which effortlessly merges exotic Asian instrumentals with a psych sound occasionally reminiscent of Saucerful Of Secrets.

Track listing:

1.Too Many People
2.Nihonjin

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