Labels: Adabana Records/Left Hand Label/Zegema Beach Records/Zilpzalp Records
Formats: Vinyl/Digital
Release Date: 14 Oct 2018
Tracklist:
1. Still
2. Forgotten People
3. Extension
I've well and truly taken my foot of the gas recently. Life and work have sapped my energy but after taking some time to recharge the batteries, I feel ready to go again. Cue this beautiful 7" EP from Japanese screamo band Komuso. It was released a mere six months after the band's self-titled debut (self-released on tape and digitally by Komuso, while also being committed to tape by Damnfinetapes! and Zegema Beach Records). Luck Will Be On Your Side This Week was released digitally again by Komuso, while the 7" pressing came from Adabana Records, Left Hand Label, Zegema Beach Records and Zilzalp Records collectively.
This release is special to me due to it’s Dog Knights Productions connection (Left Hand Label is DKP’s sister label after all). Released shortly after Komuso’s self-titled EP in 2018, it stands as one of three physical releases from the band to date (according to Discogs). Opener ‘Still’ is a minimalist song that builds slowly in the instrumental/vocal department until it’s closing sixty seconds, where Komuso kicks on with greater volume and dissonance.
‘Forgotten People’ continues on in pensive fashion musically, just like the opener did. It’s very hypnotic/entracing, while also being musically outstanding. Way more post-hardcore influenced and progressive than you might have expected. The twin guitars of final song ‘Extension’ come as a surprise initially, and while up to now Komuso’s music has been somewhat gentile, harsh vocals finally make their appearance midway through. It’s a great way to end the EP, alongside ringing feedback.
I don’t know whether Komuso plan to release any new music (beyond their 2020 split with Setsuko), but if they do it’ll be eagerly anticipated.
You can stream and purchase the EP digitally below, where it's also available as a name-your-price download:-
Komuso - https://www.facebook.com/komusotokyo
The final few 7" copies can be purchased from ZBR below:-
Zegema Beach Records CAN/INTL - http://www.zegemabeachrecords.com/zegema-beach-releases
Adabana Records - https://adabana.bandcamp.com
Left Hand Label Records - https://www.facebook.com/lefthandlabel
Zegema Beach Records - https://www.facebook.com/lefthandlabel
Zilpzalp Records - https://zzdiy.bandcamp.com
Also stand by because I'll be reviewing some more recent music over the next few days (I promise).
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