This 2005 album for Slowdown Records finds Merzbow in a relatively focused, albeit still harsh, power electronics mode. The album’s material leans on harsh, distorted synthesizers and a driving, metallic rhythmic element.
- The album was released on March 16, 2005, by the label Slowdown Records.
- "Merzbuddha" is composed of two lengthy tracks, "Merzbuddha I" and "Merzbuddha II."
- The album has been noted for its dense wall of sound, typical of Merzbow's output from this period.
Merzbow is the primary project of Japanese noise musician Masami Akita, active since 1979 and considered a foundational figure in extreme electronic music. By 2005, Merzbow had already released dozens of albums, solidifying a reputation for challenging, often abrasive soundscapes.
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