Stream Half Japanese's first new album in 13 years Overjoyed
27 August 2014, 10:32
| Written by
Luke Morgan Britton
Maryland art-punks Half Japanese are airing their first new record in 13 years.
The lo-fi band released their last album Hello in 2001, returning last year to reissue their 1980 debut. Now, Overjoyed will drop on 2 September via Joyful Noise, produced by Deerhoof’s John Dieterich.
You can listen to the entire thing right now over at Pitchfork Advance, with the LP’s tracklisting below.
1 In Its Pull
2 Meant To Be That Way
3 Brave Enough
4 Do It Nation
5 The Time Is Now
6 Our Love
7 Shining Star
8 Each Other’s Arms
9 Overjoyed And Thankful
10 We Are Sure
11 As Good Can Be
12 Tiger Eyes
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