Merzbeat is a studio album by the Japanese noise musician, Merzbow

Merzbow

is the main recording name of the Japanese noise musician , born in 1956. Since 1979 he has released in excess of 350 recordings.The name "Merzbow" comes from German artist Kurt Schwitters' artwork, "Merzbau”. This was chosen to reflect Akita's dada influence and junk art aesthetic...

. This album showcases Merzbow's noise music with different rock and hip-hop inspired drum beats and loops. Although Merzbeat is not part of the Minazo tribute releases, Minazo Vol. 1

Minazo Vol. 1

- Trivia :According to Akita, the album was not intended to mourn the death of Minazo, but to avenge it. Allmusic likened it to "Sadness that has turned to rage."- External links :* * * [ Minazo, Vol. 2 at Allmusic]...

 and Minazo Vol. 2

Minazo Vol. 2

Minazo Vol. 2 is an album by Merzbow, which was limited to 1000 copies on green vinyl, 500 with green splatters and 500 with red splatters, and packaged in a heavy-weight textured gatefold sleeve.-Track listing:...

, it is the first album to mention Minazo as well as feature a caricature of him on the cover. The first pressing of the album has a hidden track which is a Jack Dangers

Jack Dangers

Jack Dangers is an electronic musician, DJ, producer, and remixer best known for his work as the primary member of Meat Beat Manifesto. He lives in San Francisco.-Career:...

 remix of Amlux.

Track listing

All music composed by Masami Akita except where noted.

Personnel

• Masami Akita - synthesiser, electronics, drum machine, editing, artwork, photography
• Jenny Akita - illustrations

External links

• Review of the album
• Discogs entry for Merzbeat