Name: Why Not?
Brand: Half Japanese

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

firecd468

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Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2018-01-19

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cargo

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

809236146823

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Total Cap

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

firelp468

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Black Vinyl with Download.

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809236146816

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

fame468lp

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Extended format: Yes

Limited White Vinyl with Download.

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809236146830

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1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Half Japanese

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Fire Records

Fire Records is an independent record label headquartered in London, England, UK. Founded in the mid 80s, Fire Records has been a prominent force in the music industry for decades. They have released early records from Pulp, Teenage Fanclub, Spacemen 3, Blue Aeroplanes, and many other influential artists. In the early 90s, the label was home to notable acts such as Neutral Milk Hotel, The Lemonheads, Built to Spill, and Urge Overkill.With a rich history of discovering talent and nurturing their careers, Fire Records remains dedicated to supporting groundbreaking musicians across various genres. Their diverse roster showcases both established names and emerging talents who push boundaries and challenge conventions.

Half Japanese is an art punk band formed by brothers Jad and David Fair around 1975 in Uniontown, Maryland. With their unique blend of punk rock and outsider music, Half Japanese has been a pioneering force in the alternative music scene for over four decades. Known for their raw and energetic performances, the band's influential sound has inspired countless musicians and continues to captivate audiences worldwide. From their early DIY recordings to collaborations with renowned artists, Half Japanese remains a vital force in the world of experimental rock.

Half Japanese have returned to peel further layers from their onion. They have a new album that's a square further on in their unpredictable musical snakes and ladders board. Why Not? is a magical thing – it’s Springsteen’s Born To Run recorded in a cupboard, it’s an ode to love, it’s a Wire song with two duelling guitarists being Zappa on helium, it’s Parquet Courts in a tantrum, it’s The Crickets contorted into ? and The Mysterians, it’s everywhere and nowhere, baby, it’s where it’s at.