Merzbow - Minazo

The Noise "artist" Masami Akita, aka Merzbow, made this 2-song album in memory of the late elephant seal Minazo (aka, the lolrus that achieved some internet fame.), who Merzbow befriended and often visited with at the Tokyo Aquarium. Merzbow was never amused by the tricks Minazo was routinely forced to perform, including his trademark act of holding a bucket and sticking out his tongue.

To most normal people, Minazo's acts were adorable and charming, but to Merzbow, this sort of shit bordered on animal cruelty, and when Minazo died in 2005 for unknown reasons, Merzbow set out to make two tribute albums "not to mourn the death of Minazo, but to avenge it."

Thus, he has recorded two albums of absolute ferocity. Long, bloody scree-scrawls of noise that leave you dazed. Headaches are to be expected for sure after about 5 minutes of this, if not less. Merzbow wasn't kidding when he said he wanted to avenge Minazo's death. These albums are weapons aimed at the ears of anyone brave or stupid enough to partake. A stunning embodiment of grief and frustration. I would say this tribute to the Beautiful Male Elephant is a damn good way to send off the gentle giant.　さよなら、美男象。

美男象一番

美男象二番