Name: Now I See the Light
Brand: Toe

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LPTSR281C

Colour

Pink

Colour details

Pink and Tan

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

With OBI

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-10-04

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

634457187474

Total Cap

9999

Pink LP

CDTSR281

Digipack with Poster Insert and OBI Strip

634457187481

Artist

Genre GB

Post Rock

Label GB

Topshelf Records

Toe is a Japanese post-rock band formed in 2000. Known for their intricate and emotional sound, they have gained a dedicated following worldwide. With their unique blend of math rock, jazz, and ambient music, Toe has created a distinct musical style that sets them apart from other artists in the genre.
The band's members include Kashikura Takashi on drums, Mino Takaaki on guitar, Yamane Satoshi on bass guitar, and Yamazaki Hirokazu on keyboard. Their instrumental compositions are characterized by complex rhythms, melodic guitar lines, and atmospheric textures.
Over the years, Toe has released several critically acclaimed albums such as "The Book About My Idle Plot On A Vague Anxiety" and "For Long Tomorrow." They have also collaborated with various artists from different genres including American Football and Jyocho. Whether performing live or recording in the studio, Toe continues to push boundaries and captivate audiences with their innovative approach to music.

Topshelf Records is an American independent record label that was established in Peabody, Massachusetts in 2005. With a strong focus on supporting emerging artists and fostering creativity, the label has become a prominent force in the music industry. Now based in Portland, Oregon, Topshelf Records continues to curate and release innovative music across various genres.

Since its inception, Topshelf Records has been dedicated to providing a platform for talented musicians to showcase their unique sound. The label's commitment to nurturing artists and allowing them creative freedom has resulted in a diverse roster of acts spanning indie rock, emo, punk, and more.

With an impressive catalog of releases from both established acts and up-and-coming talent, Topshelf Records has gained recognition for its high-quality productions and distinct musical offerings. As an influential player in the independent music scene, the label consistently delivers fresh sounds that resonate with listeners worldwide.

Since forming in 2000, toe have synthesized everything from pop, post- and math-rock, jazz, R&amp;B, and electronic into one of the most distinct sounds in rock music. Their debut LP the book about my idle plot on a vague anxiety (2005) left an unmistakable imprint across the splintered worlds of instrumental and experimental music, exploding the tenets of post-rock with writing and performances that channel the intensity of hardcore. Now I See the Light, toe’s fourth full-length album, is a bridge between the experimental restraint of their later work and the explosive abandon of their earlier output. From the opening tracks, toe balance serpentine passages against meditative repetition. On “Loneliness Will Shine,” “サニーボーイ・ラプソディ,” and “Now I See the Light,” Hirokazu reprises his role as part-time vocalist, breaking the band yet further from the instrumental work that formerly defined them. As a whole, Now I See the Light closes the loop between early and late toe, giving them a clean slate for their new outlook.

Now I See the Light

Music GB

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