This ambient-leaning electronic release from 2021 revisits the sonic territory of Merzbow's early cassette experiments. The album offers a more subdued, though no less intense, exploration of texture and drone.
- The release date was May 29, 2021, on the Japanese label スローダウンRECORDS.
- The album's title, "23 November 1979 (B)," references a specific date, possibly related to early tape recordings.
- This release falls within Merzbow's later period, characterized by a wider range of styles including ambient and electronic works alongside his signature harsh noise.
Merzbow is the noise music project of Japanese artist Masami Akita, active since 1979. He is best known for his prolific output and extreme sonic explorations. At the time of this release, Merzbow continued to be a singular force in the global noise and experimental music scenes.
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