P∴C∴P∴ Records / Germany / RE 2024 / 4 LP, Unofficial Release, Auto-coupled
Nord’s “Psycotron - 1” is a landmark release in the history of Japanese noise music, recorded by Hiroshi Oikawa in the mid-1980s. Originally released in 1984, it stands as a hazy, claustrophobic bridge between minimalism, drone, ambient, creative conceptualism, and noise. Distinct from the more aggressive styles of his contemporaries, Oikawa’s approach on Psycotron - 1 delves into immersive dronescapes and pulsing electronics influenced by krautrock and Kosmische sounds. The album also incorporates experimental elements of chance and variability, designed to be played simultaneously across four stereo systems, ensuring a unique experience with each listen. As one of the most sought-after artifacts from the early Japanese noise scene, Psycotron - 1 is both historically significant and artistically groundbreaking, offering near-infinite sonic possibilities that have remained largely hidden for decades.