Name: As Loud As Possible
Brand: Incapacitants

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TOTALBLACK170

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2023-07-28

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5056321694706

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Incapacitants

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Electronic

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Total Black

Total Black is a record label and distro that specializes in releasing noise, industrial, power electronics, and experimental sounds. Founded in Montreal, Canada in 2012, the label has since relocated to Berlin, Germany in September 2015. With a focus on pushing boundaries and exploring unconventional genres, Total Black showcases an impressive roster of *artists* who are at the forefront of their respective fields. Whether you're a fan of noise or experimental music, Total Black offers a diverse range of releases that will captivate and challenge your sonic sensibilities.

Incapacitants is a noise project that originated in Osaka in 1981. It was initially started as a solo project by Toshiji Mikawa and later joined by Fumio Kosakai after relocating to Tokyo.
With their unique blend of experimental soundscapes, Incapacitants has become one of the most influential noise acts in Japan and internationally. Their relentless sonic assault pushes the boundaries of conventional music, creating an immersive experience for listeners.
Over the years, Incapacitants has released numerous albums and collaborated with various artists, solidifying their position as pioneers in the noise genre. Their live performances are known for their raw energy and intense improvisation, leaving audiences captivated and wanting more.

The mid-90s were particularly abundant years for harsh noise, producing many albums which are now considered masterpieces. One of the most beloved classics from this period is "As Loud As Possible" by Incapacitants. Active since 1981, the duo of Toshiji Mikawa and Fumio Kosakai found their stride in the early 90s and set off on an unrelenting course which produced countless gems of noise. Many of these have been well preserved and documented elsewhere, compiled on "Box Is Stupid" and "Alchemy Box Is Stupid", however, "As Loud As Possible" has never been reissued since its original release on Zabriskie Point. It is now made available for the first time since 1995, with no corner cut in preparation of its reissue. The audio was transferred from the original tapes by Din-I-Ilahi and re-mastered for digital and vinyl formats by Rashad Becker. The iconic cover photographs by Naomi Hosokawa have been scanned from the original negatives and enlarged for the expanded format, along with outtakes and unused shots, which are now included here for the first time. T. Mikawa also dug into the Incapacitants archives and unearthed two additional tracks of previously unreleased material, recorded around the same time as the album. These two tracks, entitled "As Loud As Possible Revisited" are included as a bonus 7" with alternate picture sleeve. Features extensive liner notes written by Sam McKinlay aka The Rita.

As Loud As Possible

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