V/A – Miniature (Japanese DIY 1979-1981)

Description

An archive of underground DIY sounds from over 50 different Japanese artists dating 1979-1981. Inspired by the U.K. compilation album of the same name released in 1980 by Morgan Fisher, a one time member of Mott The Hoople, which featured “miniature” works by an incredibly diverse group of 50 cutting edge artists from Half Japanese and The Residents, to Robert Fripp of King Crimson and Dave Vanian of the Damned. This version of “Miniatures” was curated and released by cult teen punk band Die Öwan in 1981. Feeling inspired, they wanted to create their own version with current and cutting edge Japanese artists. Unable to find 50 artists suitable for the compilation, they took it upon themselves to fabricate multiple different bands to flesh out the album in its entirety. Musically you’ll find punk, post punk, electronic, early industrial, and experimental avant garde sounds on this record. Due to the nature of this project, many of the bands are found ONLY on this compilation. An incredible time capsule of urgent creativity, and a great snapshot into the diversity of Die Öwan’s “XA Record” label.