Crazy Hearts (TRANSPARENT TURQUOISE VINYL) (Vinyl)
Half Japanese return with another thrilling ride into unknown charters encountering beasts, celebrities, and menaces. Purveyors of noise and indie rock for over four decades, Half Japanese have inspired generations of fans from musicians and critics alike. Now set to release their 19th studio album âCrazy Heartsâ continues with their detuned, outsider pop capturing you in the way that only Jad Fair ever can. A philosophical psych-tinged journey, these whip-smart observations are uplifting with life-affirming sentiments (âWondrous Wonderâ) that we are familiar with. They meld melodic classic rock riffs with heavier bass lines and darker, more twisted tones on âMy Celebrityâ and âA Phantom Menaceâ. Their last excursion saw Uncut praising them for their âunchanged, more ecstatic musings on love and science fictionâ that continues to resonate here. Half Japanese deliver another well-wrought album with their usual DIY ethos and art punk spirit at its core (âUndisputed Championsâ), all whilst
Side A 1 The Beast Master 2 Wondrous Wonder 3 Dark World 4 And It Is 5 My Celebrity 6 Late At Night Side B 7 Undisputed Champions 8 Crazy Hearts 9 As Best You Can 10 A Phantom Menace 11 A Job Well Done 12 Let It Show
- Format Detail: LP Ltd edition TRANSPARENT TURQUOISE vinyl, DL card
- Format: Vinyl
- Genre: Rock
