Visiting Japan requires taking the trains to get from one place to another. There’s quality time to catch up on new music. When I arrived in Narita International I took the plunge on Father John Misty’s Pure Comedy. I liked his debut album but hadn’t care much about anything since. There’s been an overwhelming acclaim from the release through his Coachella performance.
Andrew, whom I’m visiting, wrote about it’s future staying power, grading its replay as 4/5 multiple plays. He graded Joey Bada$$’s AmeriKKKan Bada$$ similarly. It’s Joey’s most refined product as an artist. “For My People” stands out. Bada$$ still embraces NYC early 90’s vibes. Simple drum kit beat with high flying sax line. The balanced mix of pop vocals and progressively compact rhythms yield respect from fans of popular to subterranean artists. Homage was paid to 1994.
There’s some other albums I’ve been meaning to experience. Mew’s Visuals, Martyr Defiled’s Young Gods, and Planning For Burial’s Below the House. Riding the local lines or Shinkansen provide plenty of silence to fill. It’s a beautiful country to watch go by.
Disaesthetic 