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drugstore's "Flake on" is a peculiar song with unpredictable developments.
A riff that repeats with interruptions and beginnings
The same riff continues, then suddenly stops and starts again. This repetition creates a unique sensation, as if sound emerges from silence.
Developments like separate songs connected
While listening, completely different-sounding parts suddenly appear, feeling as if they are separate songs connected together.
From "nothingness" to "existence," the wavering presence of sound
Rather than just quiet and loud, it's more like sound appearing from "nothingness," creating a wavering sensation in your ears. While waiting for what comes next, a strange sonic experience unfolds  seemingly endless, yet not.
This song can be described as an experimental endeavor unique to drugstore, transcending the conventional framework of music.
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Flake On

"Dirty Year 2000 Problem" is a piece deeply rooted in reverence for the Japanese alternative rock band "NISENNENMONDAI," yet it transcends mere imitation to become an attempt to touch upon the abyss of existence and consciousness through the fundamental musical act of repetition. The deliberate rejection of mechanical looping in favor of manual repetition underscores a will to capture the inherent subtle differences, the traces of singularity etched by time and the performer's physicality. If one believes that the truth of living music resides precisely within this imperfect reproducibility, then this track can be seen as an acoustic embodiment of the world's constant state of flux, of generation and dissolution, through the act of repetition.

The seemingly monotonous yet perpetually transforming chain of sounds produced by the sustained riff serves as a metaphor for the flow of consciousness, or the minute changes lurking within the repetitive nature of daily life. It evokes Heraclitus's saying, "No man ever steps in the same river twice." Within the seemingly unchanging repetition, new moments constantly arise and pass away. The underlying current of this piece is the performer's inner quest to grasp that ephemerality, that fleeting brilliance.

Furthermore, the process by which this ordered repetitive motion dissolves into a torrent of ambient noise suggests the ambiguity of the boundaries of consciousness, a regression to a primal realm of sensation beyond rational thought. It is a temporary liberation from the noise of anxiety that dominates daily life, an attempt to guide consciousness towards raw sensation, towards the pleasure of pure being.

The title "Dirty Year 2000 Problem" may allude to a specific past event, but at the same time, it could hint at more universal issues such as the uncertainties of modern society or the noise of information overload. The "dirtiness" can be interpreted as the manifestation of imperfect human existence, or the emotions and impulses that cannot be fully grasped by reason alone. This piece is a profound philosophical exploration in sound, aiming to temporarily shut out the noise of reason and anxiety, and through the fundamental power of sound itself, to liberate the listener's consciousness and direct it towards an affirmation of life.

KITANAI NISENNENMONDAI

Instrumental band Drugstore rarely performs live. Instead, they commit themselves to an intensely disciplined routine-five-hour practice sessions, carried out with unwavering focus, dedicated solely to creating new music. Even when they do take the stage, there are no theatrics, no announcements, no setlist. Four amplifiers and audience-facing monitor speakers engulf the space in a deafening wall of sound, shaking every body in the room. Behind this onslaught, the band remains silent, making split-second decisions based on what feels right in the moment.

"Ground-Zero" is a collection of songs that have naturally emerged as staples in their live performances. Drawing influences from noise, post-punk, hardcore, doom, and ambient music, the album forges a genre entirely its own. Unlike their live shows, where sheer sonic intensity dominates, this record explores a different way of presenting their soundone that captures its raw weight and immersive atmosphere in a new form. This is Drugstore's vision of the present moment. Are you ready to dive in?

Ground-Zero

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