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Acid Mt. Fuji
Electronic · 1994 · 11 tracks

Acid Mt. Fuji

Susumu Yokota

Susumu Yokota's early techno exploration, blending acid rhythms with atmospheric soundscapes and Japanese folklore. Hypnotic, psychedelic, and deeply atmospheric.

June 29, 1994 · Burning Heart Records

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Acid Mt. Fuji is a mesmerizing journey into the early techno explorations of Susumu Yokota, a record that deftly balances driving acid rhythms with expansive, atmospheric soundscapes. It's an album that feels both ancient and futuristic, drawing on a rich tapestry of manipulated electronic sounds, echoing drum machines, and organic field recordings. The overall mood is one of mysterious contemplation, often veering into psychedelic territory, inviting listeners to lose themselves in its intricate sonic world.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks
01
Zenmai
4:10
02
Kinoko
7:40
03
Meijijingu
6:50
04
Saboten
6:07
05
Oh My God
5:00
06
Tambarin
8:19
07
Oponchi
4:26
08
Ao-Oni
6:18
09
Akafuji
7:25
10
Alphaville
8:57
11
Tanuki
8:48
Moments Worth Listening For
The sudden, disorienting shift in texture and rhythm around the two-minute mark of "Kinoko" as the "psychoactive properties kick in."
The unsettling, philosophical spoken word sample from John C. Lilly that emerges unexpectedly in "Tanuki."
The way "Meijijingu" builds from sparse, echoing percussion into a hypnotic, swirling soundscape.
The immersive, natural field recording of the ocean that gently closes the album, creating a sense of vastness and calm.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Acid Mt. Fuji sound next to the rest of Susumu Yokota's catalogue?

Mysterious+4.0σ

Mysterious saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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