” guided by John Balance’s sung-spoken free verse concerning vengeance

playing some kind of posthardcore/screamo

so begins the album

Hesnawi crafts restless grooves with evident buttressing from a reggae foundation

Vinyl version includes free MP3 download code

MIDORI TAKADA - Tree Of Life LP Folk ” guided by John Balance’sMidori Takadas solo album from 1999, Tree of Life, available on vinyl for the first time ever in a new audiophile mix by the Japanese percussionist herself, and in full half speed mastered glory. The 180g LP comes in a heavy sleeve with a beautiful design by Kohei Sugiura. Originally recorded in September 1998 at legendary Ginza (Tokyo) studio Onkio Haus (founded in 1974 and where Ryuichi Sakamotos "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence" and many more were