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The Man Climbing the Hologram

Susumu Hirasawa · 2015

50 min · 11 tracks · post-punk · techno

A kaleidoscopic blend of post-punk rhythms and techno soundscapes that evoke surreal landscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady progression with resolution
  • surreal landscapes for deep focus
  • kaleidoscopic sound for exploration
  • immersive listening through headphones

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2015, 'The Man Climbing the Hologram' marked Susumu Hirasawa's return after a six-year hiatus following 'The World of Ghosts'. At this point, Hirasawa was solidifying his unique position in experimental music, building on his established reputation for marrying traditional Japanese elements with contemporary electronic sounds.
Stylistic neighbors
Yoko Kanno· Kraftwerk· Tangerine Dream

Tracklist

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

  • 1 アディオス 4:12
  • 2 アヴァター・アローン 5:21
  • 3 異種を誇る「時」 4:38
  • 4 MURAMASA 4:13
  • 5 Wi-SiWi 3:26
  • 6 回路OFF回路ON 3:47
  • 7 クオリア塔(LG-G version) 5:33
  • 8 火事場のサリー 3:34
  • 9 ホログラムを登る男 5:33
  • 10 鉄切り歌(鉄山を登る男) 4:52
  • 11 クオリア塔(HG-G version) 5:33

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