Reiko Kobayakawa - Basj-019 -minimal Iwamura- B... Apr 2026

The subtitle, "Minimal Iwamura," is a point of debate. Is Iwamura a person? A place? Some liner notes suggest it refers to a specific recording session at Iwamura Studio, while others claim it is a pseudonym for the tape's electronic processor. Do not expect CD clarity here. This is a "B-side to reality."

The rhythm finally appears. It sounds like someone hitting a steel drum with a felt mallet. Reiko’s voice enters—not singing, but counting. Just numbers in Japanese, spoken flatly, swallowed by reverb. This is the most "accessible" track. Reiko Kobayakawa - BASJ-019 -Minimal Iwamura- B...

9/10. Deducting one point only for the abrupt cut on B2. If you find it, rip it. Do not let this tape dissolve into the magnetic void. The subtitle, "Minimal Iwamura," is a point of debate