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1. Super You

2. Super Are

3. Super Going

4. Super Coming

5. Super Are You

6. Super Shine - Boredoms B

7. Super Good

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The Boredoms are a notorious Japanese rock group with an over-the-top, in-your-face artistic approach that is both ferocious and awe-inspiring. On its 10th full-length album, the Osaka-based ensemble exudes a sonic collage of trance-inducing drones, power-chord riffs, and enthusiastic jamming. While hyperkinetic frontman Yamatska Eye leads the Boredoms through seven extremely long compositions, this disc is rarely boring. On the opening song, "Super You," they embrace traditional rock structures with galloping drums and reverberating guitars that eventually melt into tribal-like chants and surreal studio effects. By combining their high-energy approach with sophisticated recording techniques, the Boredoms create a psychedelic milieu that celebrates unorthodox musicianship, instrumental excess, and raw energy. This is aggressive, contemporary rock music without the pretentious trappings of heavy metal or punk. --Mitch Meyers

Album Description

2000 reissue of 1998's release from one of the leaders of Japan's wave of noise bands. Very rhythmic and spacey. 2001 release.

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4.9 out of 5 stars (14 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fearless Experimentalism, April 14 2004

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Rich Latta (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews

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This music is totally wigged-out. The first few tracks act as an extended overture with hyper tape manipulation and bizarre sonic shenanigans. Fascinatingly weird, this entire album would probably sound just as great played backwards - and that's meant to be a compliment albeit a strange one.

This music is often surprizing and exhilerating as it shuns conventional forms. The Boredoms do rock out in places, but never long enough or in any way that allows you to get comfortable with it. As weird as this music is, I find it strangely uplifting and carefree.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Epic!, Feb 18 2004

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Peter (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This album embodies everything that's great about the boredoms. The perfect mix of rock and electronics. Eye's work in incredible. DEFINETLY RECOMMENDED

(If you are considering Vision Creation Newsun and Super AE, go for Super AE)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Treat for those who Get It, Sep 1 2003

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vyper (Minneapolis) - See all my reviews

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When I first heard Boredoms'Super AE I was left a bit wanting."Was that it?"I thought.Where were the crazy screams,the herky jerky time changes,the blending and vivisection of musical genres?It took quite awhile for me to "get it".And now I understand.Many would scoff at the idea,and many still do,but the Boredoms were evolving.Despite the fact that their previous albums had more ideas and creative energy than dozens of bands these days,they had even more to prove-they were NOT a one trick pony.

Boredoms' may have lost a few people with this album,but even worse are the people they didn't REACH with this beautiful energy.Anyone who is shocked that Boredom's have entered into psychedelic territory obviously don't know the band's history.

To sum up this album,the first track is basically a musical joke,a bombastic rock intro that never gets past the intro due to tape manipulation.The 2nd track starts out with harmonizing vocals and waves of synth before a brief call and response tribal drum break that leads into a crashing rhythmic marathon.No vocals over the top,just pure energy.

Super Going,the next song,has basically 2 chords stretched out for almost the entire duration of this almost 10 minute tribal dance.I give the album 5 stars for just THIS song I love it so much.Just pure brilliant psyche energy,which gets kicked up further notches after some cd skipping.There is but one song on here that has the old Bore jumpcut/scream style,and even that one ends up in a psychedelic groove.

This was an unexpected transition.Sure,they could have done Pop Tatari part2,part3,forever,but they didn't.Chanting has taken the place of screams,repetition has taken over stop/start jump cut genre hopping,but the manic energy is still there.

To paraphrase another review,which superbly sums up my feelings of Super Going-"the question is not when it's going to end,but why?"

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