- Comment: As the previous reviewer mentioned, more sources are needed to establish the subject's notability. Please read the guidelines linked above for more information, or let me know if you have any other questions! (please mention me on reply; thanks!) —TechnoSquirrel69 (sigh) 01:20, 12 May 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: Please provide more sources with significant coverage. NotAGenious (talk) 14:00, 2 November 2023 (UTC)
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Released | October 23, 2013 | |||
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Length | 58:44 | |||
Label | Speedstar International | |||
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0 is the fourth studio album from Japanese folk musician Ichiko Aoba. It was released on October 23, 2013 via the label Speedstar International.[1]
Composition
0 has been described as Contemporary folk, with elements of field recordings.[2] The album is entirely consisted of vocals from Aoba, along with acoustic guitar and field recordings collected by Aoba.
Critical reception
Though intially released to very little critical coverage, the album, along with the rest of Aoba's discography, has garnered a cult following on music-related sites such as Rate Your Music and last.fm.
Glenn Krake of Strange Currencies praised the album in a retrospective review, saying "For now, the impeccably sweet nylon guitar and Aoba’s captivating vocal performances are enough to make this a must listen. "[3]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Sputnikmusic | 4.7/5 |
Strange Currencies | 9.1/10 |
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Ichiko Aoba, except where noted; all music is composed by Ichiko Aoba
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Ikinokori●Bokura (いきのこり●ぼくら )" | 6:46 | |
2. | "i am POD (0%)" | 5:33 | |
3. | "Mars 2027" | 8:07 | |
4. | "Iriguchi Deguchi ( いりぐちでぐち )" | 11:54 | |
5. | "Uta no Kehai (うたのけはい)" | 2:07 | |
6. | "Kikaijikake no Ucyuu (機械仕掛乃宇宙)" | Anmi Yamada (山田庵巳) | 12:23 |
7. | "Shigatu no Shitaku (四月の支度)" | 5:30 | |
8. | "Haru Natsu Aki Fuyu ( はるなつあきふゆ)" | Anmi Yamada (山田庵巳) | 6:21 |
Total length: | 58:44 |
Personnel
Adapted from the liner notes of the album.
Ichiko Aoba - vocals (all tracks), acoustic guitar (all tracks), writing (tracks 1-5, 7)
ZAK - recording engineer, mixing
Seigen Ono - mastering engineer
Anmi Yamada - writing (tracks 6 & 8)
Release history
Country | Date | Format | Label |
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Japan | 23 October 2013 | CD[4], Digital | Speedstar International |
Japan | 17 February 2021 | LP[5] | P-Vine |
References
- ^ 青葉市子 - 0, 2013-10-23, retrieved 2023-11-03
- ^ "Review: Ichiko Aoba - 0". Sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ "Ichiko Aoba – 0 – Strange Currencies". 2021-06-24. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
- ^ "「0」(CD)". ICHIKO AOBA WEB SHOP (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ "Ichiko Aoba『0』LP". P-VINE OFFICIAL SHOP. Retrieved 2023-09-24.