hark the oblong angels sing! and they all suspiciouly sound like jad fair....
"sing no evil" is possibly half japanese's greatest - and most accessible - album, attaining vergitinous heights with their evolving mixture of exotic percussion, feral jazz horns and guitar noise. within that frame exists perfect little pop songs, exceedingly memorable and illustrative of the unique, somewhat precocious perception of jad fair. i remember reading something that kurt cobain said, something to the effect that in a perfect world, people would walk around shopping complexes singing half japanese aloud. though my other favorites - "our solar system" and "music to strip by" - are objectively a bit too abstract and abrasive to be latched onto immediately, "sing no evil" has a singular warmth and inviting presence to it, permitting an easier listening experience to the uninitiated listener. without debate, this is the best introduction to half japanese and their fabulous little world.
download "sing no evil"
http://www.mediafire.com/?ktoijmmk2oz
if this suits your taste, by all means go back and download "our solar system," which was posted a few months ago here.
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