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Alone in the Woods – Kwaidan LP

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Category: Vinyl

Inspired by the short stories of writer Lafcadio Hearn, Alone in the Woods' music on Kwaidan is much like the author's writings, in that the musicians pull inspiration from worldwide sources. The result is something akin to a crucible, wherein the myriad influences of the creators combine, resulting in something brightly new, yet robust with the strength of its elemental parts.
Pressed on 160 gram transparent blue vinyl. Includes insert liner notes by Japanese cinema scholar Marc Walkow with newly commissioned art by Zakuro Aoyama. Also includes digital download code.
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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 4 reviews)

Eva ★★★★★

The vinyl pressing is dead quiet between tracks, which really lets the cross-cultural textures breathe the way Hearn's stories blend folklore. I've spun it three times this week and each listen pulls out another layer I missed.

Henry N. ★★★★★

The global influences Hearn wove into his stories come through beautifully in the arrangements—one track shifts from a Celtic fiddle line into a tense, Eastern drone without missing a beat. The pressing itself feels substantial and well-centered, and the sleeve art fits the eerie mood perfectly.

Carter V. ★★★★★

The vinyl’s surface is dead quiet, letting the global folk textures and eerie ambience breathe without any crackle interrupting the mood. I’ve spun it three times already and keep noticing new layers in the mix each listen.