HAPPY FAMILY
Happy Family
CUNEIFORM RUNE 73
Toscco
CUNEIFORM RUNE 93
Happy Family |
Toscco |
| Happy Family are a Japanese instrumental quartet (keyboards, guitar,
bass, drums) who are influenced by groups such as Magma, Univers Zero, King
Crimson and Area. If you can imagine a full CD's worth of the kind of inspired
playing and intensity of "De Futura", you'll have an idea of what
this is! "Monster Japanese Zeuhl; the spirit of Magma, Univers Zero,
Weidorje and King Crimson locked together in a furious fusion..."-Audion.
"Happy Family are one of the best Japanese bands to have played in
the past decade. The group interaction is incredible..." - Gibraltar
Vol 4, #47 Toscco is the much anticipated 2nd release from Japan's premier Zeuhl smokers. Still an instrumental quartet of keyboards, guitar, bass & drums, the years of work & playing since their 1st release have given them even more confidence & a more "gritty" sound. The addition of new guitarist Takahiro Izutani has also notched up the energy level. He's also a fine songwriter, & has contributed a new slant to their sound. This is a big step forward from their much appreciated first. "The instrumental inventiveness & agressiveness of this band are things that must be heard to be believed. In summary, what Toscco shows is growth, not stagnation. Highly recommended."-Exposé. "...a fully formed & highly individual voice. Tossco is a real find." [5 star (highest) rating]-Alternative Press. |
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