Hakushi Hasegawa - Mahōgakkō (2024)
Hakushi Hasegawa's "Mahōgakkō," released under the Brainfeeder label, is a dazzling blend of electronic maximalism, J-pop, and smooth jazz. The album is characterized by its ability to extract order from chaos, making sense of its seemingly disparate elements. Tracks like "Departed" and "Gone" showcase Hasegawa's skill in creating complex, overlapping rhythms and melodies, while "KYŌFUNOHOSHI" stands out with its arcade game-like sounds transitioning into a saxophone solo. The album's rapid pace and subversion of pop tropes resonate with the hyperpop genre, yet it maintains a unique generosity and enthusiasm. Hasegawa's manipulation of their own voice adds a fluid, mercurial quality to the music, reflecting their exploration of non-binary identity and sound design (The Quietus) (Clash Music) (Ninja Tune) (Ninja Tune).
Genre: Glitch Pop
Country: Japan
Final Verdict: 57% (Pleasant Album)
Yearly Ranking: 493th / 575
Highlight: Repeal (Tekkai)
Made me think of:
Flying Lotus
Jameszoo
Fire-Toolz
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