Mainliner - Mellow Out
Review by ingo luederitz
Mainliner's latest album, Mellow Out, is a masterclass in experimental rock. The trio, consisting of guitarist Kawabata Makoto, bassist/vocalist Kawabe Taigen, and drummer Koji Shimura, have crafted a collection of songs that are both entrancing and exploratory.
The album opens with "Revelation Space," a sprawling track that sets the tone for the rest of the album. The band's signature sound is on full display, with Makoto's guitar work weaving in and out of Taigen's basslines and Shimura's steady drumming. The track builds to a frenzied crescendo before fading out into the more subdued "Blues for the Black."
Throughout Mellow Out, Mainliner proves that they are not afraid to take risks. "Mellow Down" features a spoken-word section that adds an eerie element to the already haunting track. "Cave in the Mind" is a slow-burning instrumental that showcases Makoto's mastery of the guitar.
The album's standout track is "Asphyxia," which features guest vocals from fellow Japanese musician and collaborator Kiki Hitomi. Her ethereal voice adds a new dimension to the track, which is both dreamy and disorienting.
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Filename: mainliner-mellow-out.rar- MP3 size: 22.4 mb
- FLAC size: 172 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Cockamamie | 1:51 | |
| M. | 18:37 | |
| Black Sky | 15:17 | |
| M | 18:37 |
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Catalog Numbers
- REPOSELP038
- REPOSELP01
- REPOSECD01
- CHCD-19
Labels
- Riot Season
- Charnel Music
- Charnel Music, La Musica Records
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Reissue
- Remastered
- Blue Translucent
- Test Pressing
- Purple
- Purple Translucent
- Limited Edition
- CD
- Red
- Mispress
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Lacquer Cut At | GZ Digital Media |
| Pressed By | GZ Digital Media |
| Recorded At | La Musica Studio |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Charnel Music |
| Copyright (c) | La Musica Records |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Layout | Andrew Smith |
| Bass | Asahito Nanjo |
| Vocals | Asahito Nanjo |
| Drums | Hajime Koizumi |
| Guitar | Makoto Kawabata |
| Producer | A. Nanjo |
| Written-By | Nanjo, Kawabata |
| Bass Guitar | Asahito Nanjo |
Notes
- 2013 reissue. Remastered and with tweaked artwork. Vinyl available on translucent purple or translucent blue (this entry). 250 copies of each. 350gsm spined sleeve with metallic silver ink print. Black paper inner.
- White label test pressing in white card sleeve
- 2013 reissue. Remastered and with tweaked artwork. Vinyl available on translucent purple (this entry) or translucent blue. 250 copies of each. 350gsm spined sleeve with metallic silver ink print. Black paper inner.
- Limited edition five only white label test pressing. Hand numbered out of five on the label itself.
- Comes in paper inner bag tucked inside a info stickered outer white die cut card sleeve. One label has been stamped with the Riot Season label logo
- Originally released in 1996 by Charnel Music on CD (CHCD-19).
- Also re-released on CD by Riot Season.
- The vinyl pressing is limited to 750 copies, with 200 copies being on red vinyl.
- There are about 40 copies with a misprinted cover, missing the black (so the cover is just silver on white).
- Originally released in 1996 by Charnel Music (Mainliner - Mellow Out CHCD-19)
- Japan's Rising Sounds, Vol. 1.
- Recorded at La Musica Studio, Tokyo, '95.
- Edition of 750 total copies, 200 copies on red vinyl (this).
- Mispressing with same track 'M' on both sides. Comes in original black & silver printed outer sleeve
- (p) 1996 Charnel Music; (c) 1996 La Musica
Barcodes
- Barcode: 666017265711
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): 110983E1/A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): 110983E2/A
- Barcode: 0666017051611
- Barcode: 7 85031 00192 8
- Matrix / Runout (Both sides): AE 47008/A
- Matrix / Runout: DADR 0RQT1<0457>CHCD192
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI 8102
About Mainliner
Name Vars
- Kawabata Makoto's Mainliner
Members
- Makoto Kawabata
- Tatsuya Yoshida
- Asahito Nanjo
- Hajime Koizumi
- Shimura Koji
- Taigen Kawabe
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