Zero Comma, Colorful World (2010)

A post-rock influenced shoegaze trio from Japan. Known for their guitar driven songs and melodic pop vocals. As I have heard, they put on one hell of a live show.

ゼロコンマ、色とりどりの世界

Kokoro Vibration (2010)

2hu meets electronica. Arranged by Shibayan Records; performed by 3L, Chie Fukami, Nachi Sakaue, ℃iel, and yana; released at Comiket 79.

Play dem funky beats, Reisen.

Single + Remix Collections (2012)

Singles, an EP, and even some remixes. I'm beginning to wonder why this was only released in Japan, since owning this would actually be really nice. 

Program Double Helix online.

The Lonesome Crowded West (1997)

Definitely the best album that these guys have ever released. All of the songs are presented in a very simple yet also complex way through the way that Brock sings, and the backup that he gets from the rest of the band. Easily one of the best albums to come out of the 90's.

I'm drowning upside down, my feet afloat like Christ's.

Frances the Mute (2005)

Solid prog rock with some Latin flair. Uploaded on behalf of a certain inv4der.

Te quieren matar. Dientes de machete. Cabezas de gallo.

Houkago Tea Time II (2010)

The full length double album from the ever-so-popular KyoAni title. Certainly where you would start if you ever wanted to with this group of ladies, since it has basically everything you would want, save for the opening and ending songs.

わたしの ぴゅあぴゅあはーと▽

Analphabetapolothology (1998)

(Most) every song recorded and released by the band.

Hey Coffee Eyes. You got me coughin' up my cookie heart.

Shinsekai (2010)

The final album from the four-part Japanese jazz-punk band.

 さよなら、後藤さん。

Earth 2: Special Low-Frequency Version (1993)

Despite the name, this is the only version of this album that exists.

It's a bizarre but strong, weirdly fascinating performance -- ambient music completely and totally suffused with threat and fuzz.

Altar (2006)

A collaboration album between the masters of loud. Unfortunately doesn't contain any of the bonus tracks, which does shorten the album down by quite a bit. Maybe if I do find it I'll reupload that sometime.

In silence I stand alone.

It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back (1988)

Don't believe the hype!

The minute they see me, fear me
I'm the epitome - a public enemy

Hurtbreak Wonderland (2007)

This is one of the more interesting albums I've heard lately, and it seems to have been made for a relatively small set of people.  If you're a fan of modern classical and post-rock, as well as the lighter end of breakcore, you're in for a treat.  Otherwise, it's still worth a try.

Download here and here.

This Is What Happens (2010)

Some absolutely excellent jazz rock from a band that's started out great rather than gradually making their way there.  I hope that their next album is as good as this, because this is some incredible material.

There's a bridge just up ahead now.

As a first for the blog, we are including a bonus album with this: the 8-bit version, This Is Also What Happens.  It is, sadly, not available in FLAC, so we can't dedicate a proper post to it.

The weight of love is more than all the world.

Music from the Unrealized Film Script: Dusk at Cubist Castle (1996)

The first release from them, featuring contributions from the Elephant 6 gang. Three years in the making, it certainly doesn't disappoint.

And we both know this world can make no sense, when you jumped everybody's fence.

Happy Bivouac (1999)

the pillows is a Japanese alternative rock band best known for their contributions to the eargasm known as the FLCL soundtrack.  If you are not already familiar with that series, remedy that.  If you are, there is a very good chance that you will enjoy this if you enjoyed the music, mostly because a large chunk of it is in here.

Beautiful morning with you

Discreet Music (1975)

Presented without comment.

Wavvves (2009)

Just ridin' the chill waves, bro.

I'm so bored.

GAME (2007)

A double platinum synthpop album, from Japan!

選んで　判断は　感情の　方向は

Worse Than Alone (2009)

No one has your back in a bar full of strangers.
No one takes your blood pressure at a college play.
No one takes your hand when you need it most.

Animals (2008)

For those math rock animal enthusiasts.

On nights like this, we drink ourselves dry.

EXSERENS (2008)

Some Touhou remix album. This one contains the ever-popular "Bad Apple!!" Well known for the accompanying video.

自分から 動くこともなく 時の隙間に 流され続けて