The Midnight Toker.
This sat in my wishlist purgatory for way too long. Psychedelic Stoner that I discovered on the Doomed & Stoned Asia comp. This re-released album is a stellar document and should be in all collections for fans of this genre.
Favorite track: Eternal Elysium (Bonus Track).
Mykhailo
Epic album by Japanese stoner/psychedelic masters Eternal Elysium got its epic reissue on Ukrainian label Robustfellow as Robust Relics Series 001.
Amazing new artwork, fresh mastering and 2 bonus tracks, previously presented only on vinyl.
Must have for all stoner-rock fans!
Favorite track: Before The Morning Comes.
• Card #2: Exclusive Band Photo (by Natsuki Hasegawa)
• Card #4: Original CD Artwork Card (Diwphalanx Records, PX-132)
• Card #5: Reissue 2xLP Artwork Card (Hydro Phonic Records, HPR-247)
• OBI with Blue line – English text + small Band Photo#2
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• Card #3: Exclusive Band Photo (by Natsuki Hasegawa)
• Card #4: Original CD Artwork Card (Diwphalanx Records, PX-132)
• Card #5: Reissue 2xLP Artwork Card (Hydro Phonic Records, HPR-247
• OBI with Red line – Japanese text + small Band Photo#3
Includes unlimited streaming of Eternal Elysium - Searching Low & High
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
ships out within 7 days
edition of 200
2 remaining
Purchasable with gift card
€12.99EUR
Streaming + Download
Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
• Card #1,2,3: Exclusive Band Photos (by Natsuki Hasegawa)
• Card #4: Original CD Artwork Card (Diwphalanx Records, PX-132)
• Card #5: Reissue 2xLP Artwork Card (Hydro Phonic Records, HPR-247
• OBI with Green line – Ukrainian text + small Band Photo#1
• Additional 2xOBI Strips from EN & JAP Editions
• Digital DL card for MP3/FLAC/WAV
• Two Exclusive Laminated Stickers
• Hand-numbered sticker on tight disk’s package
The shipping charge is higher because this issue is heavier.
Includes unlimited streaming of Eternal Elysium - Searching Low & High
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
The first release in Robustfellow’s Robust Relics Series, which is aimed to breathe new life into the excellent albums from the past, is “Searching Low&High” by the Japanese’ Heavy Psych/Doom masterminds Eternal Elysium. Since its initial release on CDs in 2005 and vinyls in 2011, it has become a difficult-to-find item of ebay and discogs and this is why Robustfellow Prods. felt that this is important to give this classic and demanded album a new incarnation.
“I think people can feel more raw and natural vibes on this remix version. And I feel this one is still deep and heavy. The big differences in sound between the original release and this remix/remaster are the textures and feeling of air/ambience,” Yukito Okazaki comments. “Those are the things I’m really aware of and taking care of now.”
"It’s a real honor to have “Searching Low&High” be chosen as the debut release of the Robust Relics series!” Tana Haugo comments. “We’re happy there’s so much interest in our 4th album and hope you all dig the more natural sound of the remix. Big thanks to the Robustcrew for all of their hard work!"
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Band Bio
Eternal Elysium is a Doom/Stoner power-trio from Nagoya, Japan. Founded in 1991, the band was one of the early pioneers of the Japanese doom scene, along with Church of Misery. Deeply influenced by ‘60s-‘70s heavy-rock bands like Black Sabbath, Grand Funk Railroad and Flower Travellin’ Band, the band also takes cues from early doom legends Trouble, Saint Vitus and Pentagram. Heavy grooves and psychedelic textures prevail, with the current longstanding lineup continuing to explore vocal harmonies and arrangements with each new release. Eternal Elysium has spread their positive-doom vibes around the world with tours in the US, Europe, Australia and S.Korea, and they gig regularly throughout Japan. Art, music and nature continue to inspire the band in its ongoing search for its next groovy trip.
Yukito Okazaki: vocals, guitars
Tana Haugo: bass, vocals
Antonio Ishikawa: drums
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Reviews:
• Relics Review from 2005, the year when original album was released.
"Heaviness and variety are the watchwords here, all with the recognizable EE crunching blues/psych/prog/doom sound oozing from every note."
Hellride Music Superstore [Brookfield, CT, USA]
• Relics Review from 2011 by Hydro-Phonic Records:
"Searching Low and High was originally released in 2005 on CD in Japan only. Being the first release to feature bassist Tana Haugo and drummer Antonio Ishikawa in the new incarnation of Eternal Elysium, SH&L travels into fresh musical territory for the band, melding a decidedly "rock" sound into their classic mix of psychedelic doom influenced stoner metal. Inspired by the adventures of trying to score a bag of the "Sticky Icky" in the mystical land of Japan, SH&L on vinyl features all 8 classic cuts from the original CD (including my personal favorite "Before the Morning Comes"), re-mixed and mastered the way the band intended, and includes 2 additional BONUS TRACKS, never released anywhere (Eternal Elysium and The Spiral Conclusion)."
• Artwork by Yura “xNinja” Nagorniy [Robust Artist]
• Robust Reissue remixed and remastered at Studio Zen by Yukito Okazaki July-August 2017
• Final CD mastering by Jaroslav “Necromandus” Prokopchuk [Robustcrew]
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