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THE REVIEW
The Fujiya & Miyagi, contrary to what their name might suggest, are a Scottish trio that plays indie-electronic music. In other words, electronic music (especially beats, keyboards, and various sound effects) overlaid with "live" guitar and bass and the seductive whispered voice of singer David Best.
Describing it this way might not sound like much of a mix, yet the mastery of Fujiya & Miyagi in balancing the "indie" and "electronic" components is such that this album is a Real Great Album.
An album that shines from a compositional/musical perspective and, above all, is highly entertaining. It effortlessly transitions from pop-sounding tracks with a driving rhythm and an inescapable hook ("In One Ear & Out The Other"), to almost "experimental" instrumentals lasting over 6 minutes, where percussion, irresistible bass loops, and synthesizers continuously alternate over electronic beats ("Cassettesingle").
From the striking crescendo of the opener "Ankle Injuries" to the concluding chill-out of "Cylinders", you are never let down. "Transparent Things" starts as a masterpiece and ends as a masterpiece. Missing out on it would be a real shame.
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Fujiya & Miyagi, a Scottish indie-electronic trio, delivers a masterfully balanced album with Transparent Things. The record blends electronic beats, live instrumentation, and whispered vocals in a highly entertaining and musically rich experience. It features catchy pop elements and experimental instrumentals, making it a compelling listen from start to finish.
Fujiya & Miyagi
Fujiya & Miyagi are an English electronic group from Brighton formed in 2000, known for krautrock-inspired grooves, minimalist electronics, and David Best’s whispered vocals. Key releases include Transparent Things (2006), Lightbulbs (2008), Ventriloquizzing (2011), Artificial Sweeteners (2014), the self‑titled Fujiya & Miyagi (2017), Flashback (2019), and Slight Variations (2022).03 Reviews
