151a

151a is the first studio album by indie pop artist Kishi Bashi. The album, whose title resembles the Japanese expression ichi-go ichi-e, meaning one time, one place, was released on April 10, 2012.[1][2] 151a, similar to Kishi Bashi's second studio album, Lighght, was produced by Kishi Bashi and was recorded in various locations, however, most recording took place at Home Studios in Norfolk, Virginia.[2]

151a
Studio album by
Kishi Bashi
ReleasedApril 10, 2012
Recorded2011-2012
StudioHome Studios, Norfolk, Virginia
GenreIndie pop
Length34:16
LabelJoyful Noise
ProducerKaoru Ishibashi
Kishi Bashi chronology
151a
(2012)		 Lighght
(2014)

Music
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic77/100
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic

Kishi Bashi's debut studio album introduces two very powerful tools in his multifaceted repertoire: a violin and his voice. Kaoru Ishibashi, born in Seattle, Washington, uses his violin and his voice to convey the meaning of 151a. He uses indie pop and classical influences with the violin and intertwines the two and uses them interchangeably in 151a.

Critical reception

151a was released to critical acclaim, receiving a score of 77 of 100 from Metacritic based on 7 reviews.[3] James Christopher Monger of AllMusic spoke of 151a as "a trippy, intensely melodic set of nine cosmic chamber rock songs."[4]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Kishi Bashi.

No.TitleLength
1."Intro / Pathos, Pathos"3:57
2."Manchester"4:06
3."Bright Whites"4:12
4."It All Began With a Burst"3:02
5."Wonder Woman, Wonder Me"3:19
6."Chester's Burst Over the Hamptons"1:49
7."Atticus, In the Desert"4:18
8."I Am the Antichrist to You"3:56
9."Beat the Bright Out of Me"5:37
Total length:34:16

References
  1. "Kishi Bashi: Unique Performances In Time". NPR Music. Retrieved February 18, 2017.
  2. "151a, by Kishi Bashi". Bandcamp. Retrieved February 18, 2017.
  3. "151A by Kishi Bashi". Retrieved February 18, 2017.
  4. "151A - Kishi Bashi". AllMusic. Retrieved February 18, 2017.
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