ARTIST: MONO
TITLE: Under The Pipal Tree
LABEL: Temporary Residence
GENRE: Instrumental Rock
SOURCE: WEB (www.dropcards.com)
BITRATE: 320 kbps avg
PLAYTIME: 63:44
RELEASE DATE: 2017-00-00
RIP DATE: 2017-02-08
ENCODER: LAME
Track List
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1. Karelia (Opus 2) 12:30
2. The Kidnapper Bell 10:00
3. Jackie Says 7:31
4. OP Beach 5:48
5. Holy 1:40
6. Error 9 12:33
7. Lamerica 4:37
8. Human Highway 9:05
Release Notes:
Under The Pipal Tree is the debut album by now-legendary Japanese experimental
rock band, MONO. Released in 2001 on avant-garde icon John Zorn's Tzadik label,
Under The Pipal Tree showcased a young Japanese quartet whose wide range of
influences û most notably Sonic Youth, Mogwai, The Velvet Underground, and Neil
Young's Crazy Horse û were on ferocious and ambitious display. Though MONO would
eventually become known for their expert marriage of metal and classical genres,
Under The Pipal Tree highlights the band's psychedelic roots. Long stretches of
hypnotic, melodic washes give way to scorching guitar freakouts that evaporate
into haunting silence. It's remarkable not just for its earnest exploration, but
for its startling execution. Fifteen years and eight albums later, Under The
Pipal Tree stands as one of the great debut albums by a seminal underground
band.
Finally released on vinyl for the first time ever, Under The Pipal Tree has been
remastered for vinyl by longtime friend and tour mate, Bob Weston at Chicago
Mastering Service. The double album is packaged in all new artwork, and is
pressed onto audiophile-quality 100% virgin vinyl. This stunning album has never
looked, sounded, or felt better.