The Courettes "Back In Mono" (Japanese edition CD)

Released last October on Damaged Goods Records (UK), which was followed by a wave of word-of-mouth in Japan, here comes the Japanese edition CD release of The Courettes' 3rd album "Back In Mono" (, Spotify, YouTube Music)! Two bonus tracks (recent 7" B-sides) are included too! Aiming for an authentic Phil Spector-esque Wall of Sound texture, the group asked for their music to be mixed by Japanese engineer Seiki Satō, whose works are often announced on this site (such as his own group microstar and solo project nicely nice, and mixing band SOLEIL (also originally in mono)).

"It's as if The Ronettes and The Ramones were invited to a wild party in Gold Star Studios' echo chamber" is how the band likes to explain its aspirations. This album's songs and their characteristic sound are sure to take you back in time, and also confuse the inadvertent listener who might believe they're hearing a classic from way back then despite that the tunes are originals. As the album title says the whole was mixed in mono, and this succeeds in reaching the authentic wall of sound texture that the duo has been aiming for, while keeping a great dose of garage rock. Filled with songs just between 2 and 3 minutes, the whole is a delight!

The Courettes have been actively touring Europe. Watch their Facebook page to find out when they'll come near you.

Don't miss reading Tokyo's Coolest Sound's exclusive interview with The Courettes & mix engineer Seiki Satō!

The Courettes "Back In Mono" (Japanese edition CD)
ザ・コーレッツ「バック・イン・モノ」

1. Want You! Like A Cigarette
2. I Can Hardly Wait
3. Hey Boy
4. Night Time (The Boy Of Mine)
5. R.I.N.G.O.
6. Until You're Mine
7. Trash Can Honey
8. Hop The Twig
9. Misfits & Freaks
10. My One And Only Baby
11. Too Late To Say I'm Sorry
12. Edge Of My Nerves
13. Won't Let You Go
14. Cry Cry Cry
15. The Boy I Love (Bonus track)
16. Only Happy When You're Gone (Bonus track)

Hayabusa Landings HYCA-8035
Out 2/16, ¥2200 (excl. 10% tax)
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"Trash Can Honey"