Sifting through the extensive Hijokaidan back catalogue to find some jems is no easy task so this alchemy re-issue of the '20th Anniversary Edition' also known as 'Zouroku No Kibyou' is most welcome. Originally released as a limited LP in 1982 'Zouroku No Kibyou' features some highlights from their early live performances - a time when the group often had 12 or more members onstage and their sound was that of pure extremity. One thing that has made Hijokaidan more distinct from their peers is the physicality of the music and the fact that despite being noise the diffent sounds remain distinct as opposed to becoming a muddy pool of sound. The CD booklet includes several photos documenting the on-stage chaos.

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