Suzukiski // Thought 2xLP

This is a reissue of a CD released independently by Japanese techno writer Suzukiski in 1993.

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Text by SAISEI:

"For their third release SAISEI present a reissue of highly respected Japanese producer Suzukiski's 1993 debut album Thought LP.

The full 12 tracks from the original release will be released on vinyl for the first time --with the majority of tracks exclusively re-edited for vinyl extended play.

Takahiro Suzuki is hugely prolific within Japanese electronic music culture yet has remained under the radar despite releasing over 9 albums between 1993 and 2006. Thought was his debut long player and is a perfect example of his minimal and poised approach to production. Across the 12 tracks He shows off his aptitude for creating delicate yet effective house and techno, referencing the Detroit sound that was eminanating and revolutionaising electronic music at the time. simple and minimal tracks that were so beautiful and gave me joy, yet I'd never seen their faces before. ”

Based on a solid groove and created on the limited hardware setups which were key to the time of its creation, the album carries all the charm of minimal all hardware made music. sound with a joyous and carefree uplifting feeling.

SAISEI --run by London based, Japan born DJ Junki Inoue continues to unearth and present vital and special recordings from the 90s era of Japanese electronic music production. In this case Thought was first self released by the artist as a private CD that was literally delivered hand to hand or by post until it was licensed by Soup Disk licenced the music in 2003 and received a wider CD release with some export outside of Japan.

The double pack vinyl package is accompanied by two sets of liner notes by Rei Harakami and Soup Disk label owner Masaaki Hara written for Soup Disk's 2003 reissue with a English translations and will be released in October 2021. "

Artist: Suzukiski

Label: SAISEI