Spike (Agata album)
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Spike is the first solo album by Japanese guitarist Agata
of the band Melt-Banana
. It was released on Tzadik
in May 2004.
The album consists mainly of solo guitar and sound effects. Agata is known for creating strange soundscapes with his guitar and often sounds nothing like a guitar. This album could be seen as an extra addition to Melt-Banana's discography as it shares many similarities to his guitarwork in Melt-Banana. The album also sounds similar to "Outro For Cell-Scape" on Melt-Banana's previous album Cell-Scape
, with most of the songs (e.g. "Frontside Boardslide Shovit out" or "Nollie Crooked Grind") being named after popular skateboard tricks.
Ichirou Agata
Ichirou Agata, often known simply as Agata, is the guitarist for the Japanese noise rock band Melt-Banana. Agata is known particularly for his furious stage antics, jumping and constantly moving around, and exceedingly unique approach to playing the guitar which involves extended technique heavy...
of the band Melt-Banana
Melt-Banana
Melt-Banana is a Japanese punk band that is known for playing extremely fast noise music mixed with experimental electronica and pop-based song structures. They have worked with artists as diverse as Merzbow, John Zorn, Mike Patton, and Discordance Axis...
. It was released on Tzadik
Tzadik
Tzadik/Zadik/Sadiq is a title given to personalities in Jewish tradition considered righteous, such as Biblical figures and later spiritual masters. The root of the word ṣadiq, is ṣ-d-q , which means "justice" or "righteousness", also the root of Tzedakah...
in May 2004.
The album consists mainly of solo guitar and sound effects. Agata is known for creating strange soundscapes with his guitar and often sounds nothing like a guitar. This album could be seen as an extra addition to Melt-Banana's discography as it shares many similarities to his guitarwork in Melt-Banana. The album also sounds similar to "Outro For Cell-Scape" on Melt-Banana's previous album Cell-Scape
Cell-Scape
Cell-Scape is the fifth album by Melt-Banana. It features electronic elements and marks a musical shift to a more accessible, hi-fi sound.Cell-Scape also features some of the longest songs written by Melt-Banana, including "Shield for Your Eyes" at 4 minutes long. Yasuko sings with her "real" voice...
, with most of the songs (e.g. "Frontside Boardslide Shovit out" or "Nollie Crooked Grind") being named after popular skateboard tricks.
Track listing
- Stealth – 0:31
- Ice Driver – 1:02
- Splinter - 0:16
- Animal Instinct – 0:25
- Frontside Boardslide Shovit Out – 0:18
- Pinger – 0:45
- Armillary Sphere – 1:22
- Ecco Feedback – 1:48
- Bungy – 1:15
- Rescued To Be Shot And Killed – 0:30
- Tailgrab – 0:46
- 38915 Bubbles – 1:01
- Team Pocket Pickering – 1:18
- Starfish – 2:39
- Cable Has No Name – 1:59
- Vertigo (Recti-Head) – 1:17
- Switch Life – 1:01
- Twilight Sinking – 4:24
- Invaded – 0:22
- Nollie Crooked Grind – 0:30
- Piezo Sparker – 0:50
- Bone Puzzle – 0:52
- Nyazilla – 1:39
- Inokashira Zoo – 3:04
- Air Nozzles And Echoes Reset Live – 10:05
Personnel
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