Richard Pinhas & Merzbow - Paris 2008

Review by Stephen Cole

Paris 2008 is a collaborative album by Richard Pinhas and Merzbow. The album features six tracks that showcase the duo's experimental and avant-garde style of music. Pinhas, a French musician known for his work in the progressive rock band Heldon, provides the guitar and synthesizer work, while Merzbow, a Japanese noise musician, adds his signature abrasive and chaotic soundscapes.

The album starts with the track "Rhizome 1," which sets the tone for the rest of the album with its pulsating rhythms and distorted guitar riffs. The following tracks, "Rhizome 2" and "Rhizome 3," continue the experimental and improvisational style of the album with their unpredictable and dissonant soundscapes.

The fourth track, "Paris 2008," is the longest and most atmospheric track on the album. It features Pinhas' ambient guitar work and Merzbow's electronic manipulations, creating a dreamlike and otherworldly atmosphere.

The album concludes with the tracks "Rhizome 4" and "Rhizome 5," which bring the album full circle with their frenetic energy and unconventional soundscapes.

Summary by Stephen Cole

Paris 2008 is a challenging but rewarding listening experience for fans of experimental and avant-garde music. Pinhas and Merzbow's collaboration creates a unique and unpredictable sonic landscape that will leave a lasting impression on the listener.