{"id":92,"date":"2014-07-15T23:07:32","date_gmt":"2014-07-15T23:07:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mediablitzretail.com\/retail\/?p=92"},"modified":"2016-10-26T20:22:59","modified_gmt":"2016-10-26T20:22:59","slug":"melt-banana-666-6-inch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mediablitzretail.com\/retail\/melt-banana-666-6-inch\/","title":{"rendered":"Melt-Banana – ‘666 6-inch’"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Melt-Banana \u2013 666 6-inch<\/p>\n

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\nIt\u2019s not every day that one receives a vinyl record in the mail. \u00a0One probably never unexpectedly receives a 6\u2033 vinyl record in the mail (unless you mail-ordered your 1950s breakfast cereal). \u00a0Upon lowering the needle, I had no room for expectations.<\/p>\n

Melt-Banana (Japan) varies their sound a bit on the 666 6-inch, which consists of 6 minutes of music divided into 3 songs. \u00a0This 6\u2033 is released after 6 full-lengths. \u00a0From a fast, tinny hardcore base they reach into a hip-hop beat with electronic static and even a dub-influenced groove alternating with the usual fast noise. \u00a0We also hear what may be Mighty Mouse squeaking angrily in an incomprehensible voice.<\/p>\n

Melt-Banana\u2019s sounds could be described as \u201cchallenging\u201d, but this would be due to the minimalist style, high noise level, and the mystery lyrics. \u00a0While song names are in English, they may be sung in English, Japanese, or some hybrid. \u00a0Truly a challenge. \u00a0This music is not awe-inspiring, but I would bet a live show is something to behold.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n