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Smile [Vinyl]

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All Music says that this version of Smile is better than the US version in the quality of the mixes, as well as the versions. Granted the packaging is better - while the US version is a regular CD with a picture of an airplane and nothing special about it, the Japanese version is packed in floppy plastic and sponge, with a transparent heart window. Nice. Opening song "Message" is weird drum machines with some soprano vocals, and bursts of squealing guitar. "Buzz In" starts off with baby sounds, probably from Wata and Atsuo's daughter Yema, then become a regular blasting rocker. "Let Go" is all over the place with strange abrasive guitar sounds and more drum machine weirdness, ending with pretty acoustic guitar. "Flower Sun Rain" sounds similar to the version that opens the US release. "My Neighbour Satan" sounds like a pop song from Spitz, while "Karehatetasaki" is a monster rocker that is full of sound and buzz and pounds on unrelentingly. "You Were Holding An Umbrella" gets off to a mellow start for the first four and a half minutes before fading out and coming back in a big way with really BIG feedback and noise.............

Boris released a double live album of this song, with the same spongy cover but in grey.

This isn't the absolute best boris album, but it still has its moments. i would recommend buying Pink or Heavy Rocks before this (if you dont already have them)

this will take you back to the days of sludge.get on board and buy this now.