Quirky, itchily inventive and eccentric, a wondrous fusion of electronica, African tribal rhythms, Jamaican dancehall, other genres and traditional instruments by the Japanese “minyo footwork” duo of Shigeru Ishihara (DJ Scotch Egg / Seefeel) and Kiki Hitomi in an LP of frenetic fun and ecological anxiety. The title refers to a reworking of the word ‘ottotto’ is the Japanese equivalent of “oops”, or said when someone nearly falls over but manages to get their balance back, this truly is a bizarre but tasty soup of sound, described as “like a psychedelic Nabe hot pot: melting traditional Japanese Minyo with Jamaican dancehall, footwork, dub, techno, tribal polyrhythms and Super Nintendo soundtracks”. Enjoy then a taste of Buri Buri (with guest Cato Diosis), the nimble xylophone rhythms of Okame & Hyottoko, the menacing voices of RIP My Ego, or the chanting, drumming and jazzy clarinet on Bad For My Soul Good For My Ego. Overall, there’s dazzling oddball joy of sounds, voices and polyrhythms, but also a running theme that addresses the world’s grave ecological state, yet with a philosophy to “turn disaster to our advantage / good fortune and happiness will come to those who smile,” offering not regret but encouragement and empowerment. From opener Hakke Yoi to closer Hashtag Smile, a wild, wonderful, hot, tasty cauldron of energy and ideas. See also previous work such as Essaka Hoisa. Out on Phantom Limb.
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