| Description: | This is the ultimate mini-album that can proudly be called LIP CREAM! «9 SHOCKS TERROR» has remained timeless since its original release in 1986, embodying incomparable speed and a level of perfection that defines Japanese hardcore. Opening with 'TERROR,' which goes straight into reverse audio and needle skips, the song structure charges forward relentlessly, shaking off the catchy, humorous, and approachable vibe that had previously defined LIP CREAM. Naoki's noisy yet melodic guitar, Pill's wild drums, Minoru's heavy yet high-speed bass, and JhaJha's intense shouts that still allow the lyrics to be clearly heard--all these elements fuse together to create powerful tracks that have reached an unprecedented sound. Recorded at Shinjuku JAM Studio, '9 SHOCKS TERROR' was composed primarily by Minoru and Naoki, with lyrics and artwork by JhaJha. JhaJha's hand-drawn jacket illustration was a parody of THE FUZZTONES' album «Cinderella». Additionally, an English translation of the lyrics is included for this RELAPSE release, helping English-speaking listeners understand the unique world of LIP CREAM. Interestingly, the title «9 SHOCKS TERROR» was revised to «9 SHOCKING TERROR» on the 2007 CD reissue by ONI Label. This revision was made after illustrator PUSHEAD, who has a long-standing relationship with LIP CREAM, pointed out a grammar error. However, the original title has been restored out of respect for the original work for this RELAPSE reissue. Following the release of this album, LIP CREAM launched their self-managed national tour «BLOODY SUMMER TOUR,» and fans who bought the album rushed to the gig. Additionally, during a show at Doshisha University in Kansai in the autumn of the same year, torches were brought onto the stage and Jha Jha set them ablaze, causing absolute chaos (footage of this incident can be viewed in the video «LIP CREAM ONLY»). Reissue of this 1987 album from the Japanese hardcore punk band."9 Shocks Terror" on CD is a blistering document of raw Japanese hardcore punk from the cult band Lip Cream, presented in a carefully remastered edition by Relapse Records. Driven by ferocious tempos, chainsaw-like guitars and an unmistakably urgent vocal delivery, this release captures the explosive energy and caustic atmosphere that made Lip Cream a cornerstone of the 1980s Japanese underground. The CD format offers powerful, direct sound and is ideal for listeners who want an intense, unpolished and authentic hardcore experience in a durable physical edition.
Lip Cream occupy a special place in the history of Japanese hardcore: known for their speed, aggression and uncompromising attitude, they helped shape a sound that went on to influence punk, crust and extreme music scenes around the world. Their recordings are prized by collectors and connoisseurs of international hardcore for their raw production, relentless drive and the way they bridge classic punk roots with an even more extreme edge. "9 Shocks Terror" stands as a prime example of this aesthetic, delivering short, sharp tracks that never lose focus or intensity and that still feel vital decades after their original creation.
Relapse Records, the label behind this CD edition, has built an international reputation as one of the leading independent labels for heavy and extreme music. Since the early 1990s, Relapse has worked with a wide range of influential artists across metal, experimental and underground punk, often preserving seminal recordings and making them accessible to new generations of listeners. Their catalog is known for high production standards, detailed reissues and a deep respect for the history of extreme music cultures. With "9 Shocks Terror," Relapse Records once again underscores its commitment to keeping foundational and hard-to-find hardcore classics in circulation for dedicated fans and serious collectors alike. |
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