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Trackmaker XTAL's 2nd solo album, "Aburelu" (out digitally in May), has just been released on 10" vinyl! This comes from new label 813 Records.

The album explained in the artist's words:

"First of all, I don't use any rhythm instruments like drums or percussion. The length of each song is also reduced to a maximum of three minutes. The direction of the music was also focused on how I could go outside of my intentions, and how I could go outside of them, which I hadn't done before. The title 'Aburelu' means 'overflowing'. I aimed for music that would overflow to the outside of the demarcated grid. I hope you enjoy this new endeavor."

You can hear the album in its entirety via Bandcamp and download/streaming platforms, or also freely on XTAL's official SoundCloud and YouTube.

XTAL "Aburelu" (10")

A1. Hare
A2. Tasobi
A3. Kakela
A4. Yuran
A5. Hakumei
B1. Mashiro
B2. Ma-I-Ya
B3. Sei So
B4. Aburelu
B5. Yorube

813 Records 813R001
Out now (11/17), ¥2500 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set, HMV, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.