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傀​儡​電​伝

by Dendö Marionette

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  • Limited Edition Vinyl LP
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    This is the vinyl version of the Dendö Marionette - 傀儡電伝 LP. The record is pressed on 150 gram virgin black vinyl and is limited to 520 copies, of which only 200 are available outside of Japan.

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    These are the last shirts of a run we did of the 傀儡電伝 design. Silver/Grey ink printed on black bella/canvas shirts.

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Night Wing 01:25
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Negative 03:51

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Dendö Marionette - 傀儡電伝 LP (BLR-001/MOUSE-010)

Despite existing for only a short period in the early 1980’s, the sole output of legendary Japanese synth/new wave band Dendö Marionette (a 7” flexi released in 1981), remains one of the most fascinating and sought after releases of its kind. This exciting, industrial-tinged synth pop/new wave sound left a formidable mark on the Osaka underground music scene - as it should have.

This release is an attempt not only to preserve the singular nature of this recording, but also to introduce it to an audience beyond the sweaty Osakan nightclubs of the early ‘80s. In the process of realizing this project, Dendö leader Morita (head of the cult Night Gallery label) also suddenly revealed an unreleased EP from 1982. This previously unknown (or elusive at best) EP was recorded immediately before the untimely demise of the band. Gone was the cyberpunk aggression of the flexi and in its place an icier synth soundscape that pushed the band further toward greatness.

Mastered from the original reels, 傀儡電伝 compiles both of the aforementioned releases, which, beyond various demos and comp tracks, make up the entire proper recorded catalogue of Dendö Marionette. We are excited and honored to be a part of this project, so please join us and embrace the sounds of Neo-Osaka.

A split release with Mouse Records from Osaka, Japan.

Side A (Tracks 1-5) from S/T 7" flexi on QP. Records, released April 1981.
Side B (Tracks 6-9) from previously unreleased EP recorded in 1982.

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released October 6, 2017

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Brooklyn-based record label specializing in reissues of the Japanese underground. The Lake Is Bitter. الحَمْد لله.

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