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THE REVIEW
Arrogant rock n’ roll slammed in the boogie hole of masterpieces that don't want to be understood.
A process of sublimation of mental sludge signed Devo that leads to a condensation that is a bit less hippy and more proper. A naive air in a naive vision in a way of doing naive music. Take that banana of Andy Wahrol and shove it under the jaws of the hand blender. Press for just one second. Throw it all on a plate. Add two almonds to the spread stew. Here, all of this is very Half Japanese. The Half Japanese of "Sing No Evil".
If I think of the first track of "Marquee Moon" - See No Evil - the creativity is akin to that of the Television. If you then consider a punk that doesn’t belch and doesn’t throw cans out of the train window heading towards Plumstead, the infamous docks of London, well, the idea is even clearer. In my head. I don’t know what else to tell you.
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The review praises Half Japanese’s album Sing No Evil for its arrogant yet naive rock'n'roll approach. It highlights the creative process inspired by Devo and Andy Warhol, resulting in a condensed, distinct sound. The album is likened to Television’s inventive early work and stands out for its unique, less aggressive punk style.Tracklist
Half Japanese
Half Japanese is an American art‑punk/lo‑fi band formed by brothers Jad and David Fair in 1975 in Uniontown, Maryland. Their triple debut 1/2 Gentlemen Not Beasts (1980) and DIY approach helped define lo‑fi, indie, and noise rock. Later releases (including Fire Records era) added melodic angles while retaining their eccentric bite.06 Reviews
