Given this is a product of the late 90s (the songs where written much earlier than when discs were made in early 2000) - the grunge inspiration is something that a lot of younger first time listeners never mention because they mistake it for other genres. This is essentially a time capsule of what was still popular at the time: grunge, nu metal, alt rock pop (often inspired by bands like Smashing Pumpkins), and etc - all while experimenting with vapor wave and genres that would become familiar 20 years later with gen z - but were totally bizzare and unpopular/experimental (even unlistenable) to 'most' people at the time. Honestly, had I listened to this when I was in collage in 1999/2000 I probably would have hated it. Now years later I appreciate it, as a lot of what they were doing with this EP in 99 is now common in the 2023. And though people seem to prefer the Remastered versions, I prefer the original flaws and all. Throw on some sennheiser HD 600s and sit back and relax. Its a beautiful time capsule.
Honestly the original version adds to the obscurity. A niche relic lost by time only to resurface over recent years gaining a good amount of people digging the music.can’t imagine how the band members were thinking/reacting seeing their forgotten project they did during their highschool days when they were once close friends suddenly garnering popularity because of some curious 4channers
I'm a Death metal fan. But still I like this non Death Metal music. It's actually really good. I expected some kind of baby metal/ Poppy sounding band. I'm pleasantly surprised for a vapor/chill record. Good shit Panchiko rocks!
Compared to the remaster: The bass is more prominent than the remaster. Enough that my cars subwoofers actually are getting a loud enough signal to work. In the remaster it’s like there’s just a hint of bass. It’s quieter than the remaster And there’s slight compression. Which is to be expected.
fr. I burned the flac files from the description onto a cd and even at low volume the bass vibrates the whole room. Especially on "Stabilizers for Big Boys"
Honestly this sounds pretty normal for a rip off of a rotted disk. Not sure what’s supposed to be so different from the mastered version. Sounds good to me
This is not the rotted version. This is a rip of an intact version of the original CD, before it was remastered for streaming and the new physical copies.
I mean this does sound kinda ass. Around this time Shibuya-Kei was getting tons of American attention. Enough for Cibo Matto to be in a Buffy the Vampire episode to Pizzicato Five being in a Futurama episode. This feels like an album made by the weebs that would go to the Flea Market for VHS tapes of poorly dubbed anime who didn't understand the concept of the Shibuya-Kei genre. You could make the argument about it being shoegaze influenced but I feel nothing of it here. This is coming from a massive Dream Pop & Shoegaze fan. Just looking at the wiki page you see the lead singer wearing a Catherine shirt, which don't get me wrong Catherine is a great game. But it seems like a genuine weeb instead of something taking it to the next level like a Machine Girl.
Wtf this is not how I expected it to sound at all, it sounds so nice and nostalgic~
Given this is a product of the late 90s (the songs where written much earlier than when discs were made in early 2000) - the grunge inspiration is something that a lot of younger first time listeners never mention because they mistake it for other genres.
This is essentially a time capsule of what was still popular at the time: grunge, nu metal, alt rock pop (often inspired by bands like Smashing Pumpkins), and etc - all while experimenting with vapor wave and genres that would become familiar 20 years later with gen z - but were totally bizzare and unpopular/experimental (even unlistenable) to 'most' people at the time.
Honestly, had I listened to this when I was in collage in 1999/2000 I probably would have hated it. Now years later I appreciate it, as a lot of what they were doing with this EP in 99 is now common in the 2023. And though people seem to prefer the Remastered versions, I prefer the original flaws and all. Throw on some sennheiser HD 600s and sit back and relax. Its a beautiful time capsule.
nu metal panchiko and 90s vaporwave is crazy
thank you for this sm everytime I try to find their full album it’s remastered😔 you’re truly a savior dude
Honestly the original version adds to the obscurity. A niche relic lost by time only to resurface over recent years gaining a good amount of people digging the music.can’t imagine how the band members were thinking/reacting seeing their forgotten project they did during their highschool days when they were once close friends suddenly garnering popularity because of some curious 4channers
Dude I'm so proud I found this on my own before I learned about the lore I feel so cool
This unmastered version sounds WAY more better. Such punchy and clean bass.. My DT 1770 pro fucking love that shit
What a vibe. I'm relaxing nicely to this. Smoked half a joint, headphones on, and listened to the whole album while melting into my chair.
Wish I had the same first experience, listened to this at a job I hate after 8 hours
fr
@@Deeznuts-yu7oz damn rip
I'm here cos of a Facebook page that posts album arts, and I'm going through their list.. AND GODDAMNNNNN THIS WAS A GEM!!!! 10000000/10
@@AluminumOrGlass gfy, no chance I'm ever touching your shit channel again.
Thank you Whang for letting me know about this band!
Whang has introduced me to so much cool stuff I would have never known without him
I'm a Death metal fan. But still I like this non Death Metal music. It's actually really good. I expected some kind of baby metal/ Poppy sounding band. I'm pleasantly surprised for a vapor/chill record. Good shit Panchiko rocks!
who immediately come here after the Whang video?
Yo!
Late to the party lol
omg yes!
Yeah! And glad of it!
@@FRIENDSWITHLABELS better late than never, if Whang never made the video i would never discover this little gem
Laputa is amazing, like how is it not more well known?
look at the lore
@@noniplier I know the lore but even after it was found why isn't it more well known
@Gazmj4 what the fuck is laputa?
@@miguelmejia4656 track 3
@@miguelmejia4656 a song..?
Compared to the remaster:
The bass is more prominent than the remaster. Enough that my cars subwoofers actually are getting a loud enough signal to work. In the remaster it’s like there’s just a hint of bass.
It’s quieter than the remaster
And there’s slight compression. Which is to be expected.
fr. I burned the flac files from the description onto a cd and even at low volume the bass vibrates the whole room. Especially on "Stabilizers for Big Boys"
Perfect
Hey, accept my request to download this. Also, thank you for uploading this. Sounds better than their official CD pressing.
this is not the "rotted" version of the album.
Comparing this to the remastered versions this sounds fine tho
Will do. This group deserves the clicks y'all!
@@AluminumOrGlass good point
ruclips.net/video/bDUasZLyMk8/видео.html
^that is
Excuse me sir. We enjoy the gritty OG. Don't tell me how to ROCK!
@@TheTrickySnipe you sound like a complete nerd and this isn't a "gritty OG" it's just what the band sourced their masters from
This was amazing and you can tell this has so much heart and passion and I love it. By the way I'm here from Whang!. Cool video. ^_^
I love this song and it's orgins
Immortal Whang send his regard
love it
Me going in expecting Death Metal:
A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.
Damn this is so much like radiohead I dig it
Hell yeah
Amazing
wow that was a trip
nice
peak
Sounds softer
Dude @ryanjordan, thanks for the upload and the downloads! Very much appreciated my dude!
Honestly this sounds pretty normal for a rip off of a rotted disk. Not sure what’s supposed to be so different from the mastered version. Sounds good to me
This is not the rotted version. This is a rip of an intact version of the original CD, before it was remastered for streaming and the new physical copies.
This is the original ver?
the version the band sourced the reissue from before remastering it
@@AluminumOrGlass what's different in the remaster? sorry, i'm a new listener lol
@@7rastko nothing major they just did some EQ adjustments from the original CD before rereleasing it onto streaming
#Nami #OnePiece
can you accept my request to download the album? pls
done
was expecting death metal/ grind album. i’m not even mad, just disappointed
thank you metal listener
So do I, but man, this is soooo smooth
Ik I was thinking the same thing lol
I mean this does sound kinda ass. Around this time Shibuya-Kei was getting tons of American attention. Enough for Cibo Matto to be in a Buffy the Vampire episode to Pizzicato Five being in a Futurama episode. This feels like an album made by the weebs that would go to the Flea Market for VHS tapes of poorly dubbed anime who didn't understand the concept of the Shibuya-Kei genre. You could make the argument about it being shoegaze influenced but I feel nothing of it here. This is coming from a massive Dream Pop & Shoegaze fan. Just looking at the wiki page you see the lead singer wearing a Catherine shirt, which don't get me wrong Catherine is a great game. But it seems like a genuine weeb instead of something taking it to the next level like a Machine Girl.
@@Zoibek 👍
One Nami Piece