{"product_id":"michiro-endo-50-half-japanese-import","title":"Michiro Endo - 50 \/ Half [Japanese Import]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first release on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichiro Endo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s own label, Hokkyoku Bacteria, finally arrives as a special 2LP edition! A rare live document capturing performances with the final bassist of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Stalin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the breakup of the reunited Stalin, legendary frontman Michiro Endo established his own independent label, Hokkyoku Bacteria, and released this solo album as the label’s inaugural title in 1995.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecorded at Apia 40 in Shibuya, Tokyo, the album captures live performances from 1993 to 1995 featuring bassist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChikao Adachi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who had served as the final bassist of The Stalin before the band's breakup. The lineup is further expanded by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChikara Tsugiki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on harmonica, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoshiyuki Konno\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on percussion, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNapoleon Yamagishi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on electric guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe set showcases Endo’s distinctive songwriting and raw, intimate live presence, while offering fascinating reinterpretations of material connected to his past. Highlights include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Canon,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e featuring Endo’s own lyrics set to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePachelbel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s timeless \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and an acoustic version of The Stalin classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Dendō Kokeshi.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its diverse instrumentation, powerful performances, and direct connection to Endo’s post-Stalin career, this album stands as a compelling snapshot of one of Japan’s most uncompromising underground artists during the 1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"P-VINE","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl 2LP - Limited First Pressing","offer_id":59719035093337,"sku":"SDZ-53830","price":66.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/50_HALF.jpg?v=1791199737","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/michiro-endo-50-half-japanese-import","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}