Ahh, here's an album you probably weren't expecting from me. This was another chance I took (I am new to Amazon online shopping, okay?! I had no idea what I was walking into with my purchases) and I am so glad I did. Amazon.ca also only had one copy left, and I snagged it before anyone else could. Anamanaguchi has slowly but surely made a name for themselves, starting in 2009 with their first EP, then creating a Scott Pilgrim video game soundtrack, then moving on to their first full-length LP, which is surprisingly phenomenal in quality and creativity. For chip tune lovers, please read on!
Let's break the album down, shall we? I think you know the drill by now:
- A1: Endless Fantasy (5.58)
- A2: Japan Air (4.23)
- A3: Echobo (3.13)
- A4: Planet (4.19)
- A5: Viridian Genesis (3.02)
- B1: John Hughes (3.26)
- B2: Akira (3.48)
- B3: Interlude (Gymnopedie No. 1) (1.09)
- B4: Prom Night (3.31)
- B5: SPF 420 (2.06)
- B6: Interlude (Total Tea Time) (0.59)
- B7: Meow (3.31)
- C1: Canal Paradise (4.33)
- C2: Snow Angels (4.38)
- C3: In The Basement (3.30)
- C4: U n Me (4.51)
- D1: Space Wax America (3.48)
- D2: EVERYTHING EXPLODES (2.43)
- D3: Interlude (STILL 'SPLODIN' THO) (1.06)
- D4: Pastel Flags (3.21)
- D5: Bosozoku GF (4.48)
- D6: (T-T)b (3.35)
So as you can probably see by the tracklist, this album is heavily inspired by video games of the 80s and 90s and Japanese pop culture. And yes, another 2-LP! All of them look gorgeous, by the way. And the sound is just ... awesome.
I seriously don't even have anything nit-picky to say about this record. For every audiophile and video gamer out there who loves music and collecting records, buy this record now. I kid you not, if you don't have this in your collection and you love some chip tune / rock-pop, you should. The sound quality is fantastic, and much better than I was expecting. Despite the fact that vinyl records are really only two channels, this album is full of dynamic. I cannot even begin to express how impressed I am with the sound quality.
So, points time! Conclusion for "Endless Fantasy":
- Sound Quality: 5 out of 5.
- Mastering: 5 out of 5.
- Overall: 5 out of 5.
Once again, the Discogs.com listing is here.
You can buy this record from Anamanaguchi's website.
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