Keio Line cover

Keio Line

Merzbow · 2008

109 min · 6 tracks · industrial music · dark ambient · noise music

A relentless exploration of harsh noise and drone that evokes the chaos of urban life.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing that ebbs
  • intense urban soundscapes exploration
  • extended tracks for deep immersion
  • chaotic bursts of sonic energy
  • gradual escalation of intensity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer structured, melodic forms
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2008, Merzbow was well-established in the experimental music scene, having released numerous albums since his debut in the 1980s. 'Keio Line' arrived amidst a prolific period for Masami Akita, featuring an intricate blend of soundscapes that reflect his ongoing evolution as a pioneering figure in noise music.
Stylistic neighbors
Nurse With Wound· Whitehouse· The Haxan Cloak

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Tokyo Electric Guerilla 18:29
  • 2 Ikebukuro: Tout le monde descend ! 17:36
  • 3 Shibuya AKS 26:28

Disc 2

  • 1 Merzdon/Heldow Kills Animal Killers 8:17
  • 2 Chaos Line 21:45
  • 3 Fuck the Power (And Fuck Global Players) 16:29

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