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Sorites Paradox
Sorites Paradox

Sorites Paradox: Sorites Paradox (Magaibutsu)

Eccentric Japanese vocalist Makigami Koichi joins Ruins/Korekyojinn drummer Yoshida Tatsuya, Altered States guitarist Uchihashi Kazuhisa, and Shimizu Kazuto (Hikasu) for an album of impressive and slightly deranged rock.
 

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Personnel:



Makigami Koichi-bass, vocals

Kazuto Shimizu-keyboards, vocals

Uchihashi Kazuhisa-guitar

Yoshida Tatsuya-drums, vocals


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Limited edition of 500 copies.

Label: Magaibutsu
Catalog ID: MGC-38
Squidco Product Code: 15614

Format: CD
Condition: New
Released: 2011
Country: Japan
Packaging: Cardstock 3 page foldover
Recorded live at Koenji Show Boat in June 15th, 2009 by Tatsuya Yoshida.

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Eccentric Japanese vocalist Makigami Koichi joins Ruins/Korekyojinn drummer Yoshida Tatsuya, Altered States guitarist Uchihashi Kazuhisa, and Shimizu Kazuto (Hikasu) for an album of impressive and slightly deranged rock.


Limited edition of 500 copies.

Artist Biographies

Kazuto Shimizu (清水 一) is a Japanese pianist, keyboardist, and clarinetist. Born November 2, 1956 in Tokyo. Has backed many other musicians including Gontiti and Masami Tsuchiya. Married to Reichi. He is known for the groups Arepos, Chakra, Hikashu, Killing Time, Lars Hollmer's Global Home Project, O-U, Opabinia, Pre-Cambria Clarinet Quartet, Shakushain, Sorites Paradox, Umezu Kazutoki & Band.

-Discogs (https://www.discogs.com/artist/285731-Kazuto-Shimizu)
11/18/2024

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Track Listing:



1. Preserverance Under Difficulties 3:55

2. Let Sleeping Dogs Lie 4:14

3. To Lose Is To Win 3:06

4. To Cast Water Into The Thames 2:27

5. The Greater Embraces The Less 5:36

6. Fortune Comes In By A Merry Gate 5:40

7. He Whom The Gods Love Dies Young 4:02

8. After A Storm Comes A Calm 6:12

9. Patience Provoked Turns To Fury 4:02

10. Misfortunes Never Come Singly 3:00

11. You Don't Give The Finishing Touch 6:36

12. I Don't Care What Follows 2:42

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