Amlux
Amlux is an album by the Japanese noise musician Merzbow.[3] The cover depicts the Amlux building in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, which houses a Toyota showroom.
| Amlux | ||||
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| Released | March 19, 2002 | |||
| Recorded | 2000–2001 | |||
| Studio | Bedroom, Tokyo | |||
| Genre | Noise | |||
| Length | 47:52 | |||
| Label | Important | |||
| Producer | Masami Akita | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Dusted | favorable [1] |
| Musique Machine |  |
The album was used as source material for the remix album Ikebana: Merzbow's Amlux Rebuilt, Reused and Recycled. A remix by Jack Dangers appears as a hidden on the first pressing of Merzbeat.
"Takemitsu" samples "Kwaidan" and "Water Music", two tape music works by Toru Takemitsu.
Exterior of the Amlux building during the day
Track listing
All music is composed by Masami Akita.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Takemitsu" | 5:26 |
| 2. | "Looping Jane" | 15:41 |
| 3. | "Cow Cow" | 4:22 |
| 4. | "Luxurious Automobile (Krokodil Texas mix)" | 22:23 |
Personnel
- Masami Akita – performer
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References
- Jones, Mason. "Dusted Reviews: Merzbow - Amlux". Dusted Magazine. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
- Faase, Justin. "Review: Amlux". Musique Machine. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
- "Merzbow - Amlux (CD, Album)". Discogs. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
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