Name: Phew
Brand: Phew

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SSAP-17

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Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Japanese Edition.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-09-02

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Lasgo

Tax rate GB

UPC / Barcode

4995879607121

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Total Cap

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

Artist

Phew

Genre GB

Krautrock

Label GB

P-Vine

P-Vine is a Japanese label that was established in 1975 by Yasufumi Higurashi and Akira Kochi in Tokyo, Japan. Originally specializing in blues, the label has since expanded to cover a wider range of music genres including jazz, latin music, funk, j-pop, and garage punk.

Phew is a Japanese avant-garde vocalist who has made significant contributions to the music industry. She began her career as a member of the legendary punk band Aunt Sally. In 1980, she collaborated with Ryuichi Sakamoto on the single Shukyoku, showcasing her diverse musical abilities.

In 1981, Phew joined forces with the members of Can to create the album Phew, further establishing herself as an innovative artist. After taking some time off, she embarked on a recording project with former members of DAF and Neubauten, demonstrating her versatility and willingness to explore new artistic avenues.

Throughout her career, Phew has released two albums in collaboration with Anton Fier, Bill Laswell, and other talented musicians. Currently active in various projects such as Novo Tono, Phew Unit (a duo with Seiichi Yamamoto), and Big Picture; she continues to push boundaries and captivate audiences worldwide.

Featuring Can members Holger Szukay and Jaki Liebezeit. Phew started her career as Aunt Sally (legendary rock / punk band in Japan one and only album released on Vanity records) then she has released the single Finale / Urahara which is produced by Ryui-chi Sakamoto on Pass Records. After that, between Jan to Feb in 1981, Phew recorded this album at Conny Plank’s studio. Legendary Can members Holger Szukay and Jaki Liebezeit joined the recording as well as Yoshitaka Goto (Founder of Pass Records and he has produced Ryuichi Sakamoto’s b-2 unit), this album sounds the collaboration album of Can and Phew. It’s masterpiece from Japan!

Music GB