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 "The red primrose of the Japanese underground, I can hardly believe it."

 "53 minutes of free jazz... mixed with bursts of folk and long passages of pure noise."

The review narrates a personal journey to discover the obscure Japanese band Ahousen and their rare self-titled live album. It highlights the album's blend of free jazz, noise, and folk, and the emotional impact of its raw, unsettling vocals. Alongside the music, the story reflects on friendship, life changes, and the shared passion for underground sounds. Despite the difficulty of finding the album, the reviewer praises its unique and powerful listening experience. Explore the raw energy of Ahousen's rare live album and dive into Japan's underground experimental noise scene today!

 A seductive yet ghostly music and singing, like a modern-day Circe enchanting Ulysses.

 Better this way — the album remained a British underground treasure rather than mainstream compromise.

The reviewer reflects on their personal connection to Danielle Dax's Pop-Eyes, a 1985 album blending diverse genres like jazz, folk, and electronics. Initially puzzling, the album grew on them over time, revealing its unique and experimental character. Dax's all-encompassing artistic role and underground status make Pop-Eyes a cherished, non-mainstream gem. The album is recommended for its diversity and intriguing sound. Discover the eclectic sounds of Danielle Dax's Pop-Eyes and experience a unique journey through 1980s underground music.

 More than an album, I would call it an affront, a punch in the face to that society that wants to sweep its crap under the rug.

 Their concerts... were true bacchanals where they unleashed their rage and that of the young attendees, burning and destroying everything with a backdrop of 'industrial' delirium.

Missing Foundation's 1987 debut album is a deliberately challenging and chaotic work embodying the anarchist spirit of NYC's Lower East Side. The album delivers raw industrial noise, apocalyptic riffs, and psychotic screams, reflecting the social unrest and political anger of the time. Its disturbing yet powerful nature parallels the band's destructive live performances and confrontational message. This record is more than music—it's a radical statement against societal repression. Dive into Missing Foundation's raw post-punk chaos and experience NYC's underground unrest through their explosive debut.

 "Every time I take a crap, it’s a cosmic experience."

 About two minutes later JB is telling me - welcome to the hell of the mind, friend -.

Lard's 1988 debut EP, The Power of Lard, combines industrial metal with punk through three distinct tracks showcasing Jello Biafra's sharp, politically charged lyrics. The reviewer reflects on the album's mixed reception over 30 years but appreciates its experimental nature and lasting impact. The title track delivers high-energy criticism of American society, while the other songs showcase surprising shifts in style and a challenging, hypnotic final track. The EP remains divisive, yet compelling. Explore Lard's groundbreaking EP and experience Jello Biafra's unique blend of punk and industrial metal now!

 The first strike Angkor Wat delivered landed, right in the face.

 Adrenaline depleted, the attack on the beast exhausted me, like this masterpiece which knocks you down with 'Circus of Horrors/Civilized.'

This review celebrates Angkor Wat's 1989 debut album 'When Obscenity Becomes the Norm... Awake!' as a powerful, adrenaline-fueled blast of thrash and hardcore. The music's intensity is likened to a raw physical confrontation, marked by relentless energy and unyielding aggression. The reviewer shares a vivid, personal story that parallels the album’s chaotic spirit, emphasizing the album's lasting impact and fiery attitude. A must-listen for fans of aggressive, uncompromising music. Dive into Angkor Wat’s fierce debut and experience a relentless thrash hardcore onslaught today!