Merzbow
Pulse Demon (2LP)
Black Ice and Milky Clear Quad Effect with Rainbow Splatter Standard Gram Relapse presents a remastered reissue from the undisputed king of Japanese noise-Merzbow. "Pulse Demon" is one of the most celebrated releases of Masami Akita's storied 4 decade long career. Composed entirely by live noise concrete and the use of a fuzz box, "Pulse Demon" eschews all overdubs and studio trickery, laying Merzbow bare. What follows in these recordings is the pure essence of unfettered noise. The rawness in "Pulse Demon" is palpable; praised as "genuinely extreme, downright torturous sounds that are strangely compelling in their shredding intensity." (A.V. Club) upon its original release in 1996. Remastered by James Plotkin the "Pulse Demon" reissues features "Extract 1", a never-before released track that was recorded as part of the original "Pulse Demon" sessions.
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"simply pure sound, viciously unadulterated static" - Pitchfork
2047 x Black Ice and Milky Clear Quad Effect with Rainbow Splatter Standard Gram 'Custom Quad with Splatter Edition' on hype sticker Features "Extract 1", a never before released bonus track recorded as part of the original Pulse Demon sessions. All composed by Live Noise Concrete. No Over Dub. All recorded & mixed at ZSF PRODUKT Studio, October ~ November 1995. Mastered at SAE Mastering, Phoenix, AZ, January 1996. Thanks for Bill Yurkiewicz. The cover illustration appears to reference the early 1960's 'op art' of Bridget Riley.
