Government Alpha, the project of Yasutoshi Yoshida, is one of the central figures in Japanese harsh noise, emerging from Tokyo’s early 1990's underground scene. Through his Xerxes label, he developed a style that is both extreme and meticulously constructed, balancing ferocity and precision with remarkable control. Even at its most chaotic, every sonic eruption feels carefully placed.
Originally released on cassette in 1994, "The Human Race Was Restored To Life Repeatedly" captures a pivotal stage in Yoshida’s artistic development. Raw, unstable, and charged with experimental energy, it already reveals the defining characteristics of his later work. These recordings reflect a deeply physical, hands-on approach to sound creation - worn electronics, manipulated tapes, feedback, and metallic objects become sonic material, each noise bent, reshaped, and reassembled into new forms. A precise balance between violence and composition.
Remastered by Lasse Marhaug. Ltd x 199 copies.
GOVERNMENT ALPHA - 'The Human Race Was Restored To Life Repeatedly' LP
- Record Label: Urashima
- Genre: Japanese Noise
- Availability: In Stock
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£24.00
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