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Uchu - The Best of FishmansFishmans (Uchu) The Best of Fishmans (Vinyl) (Uchu) The Best of Fishmans is one half of the bands acclaimed twin compilation releases, originally issued in 2005 alongside Kuchu (Aerial). Curated by drummer Kin ichi Motegi, these collections were designed to span Fishmans catalog across multiple labels, creating a definitive overview of their evolution and sound. While Kuchu focuses on groove driven and accessible material, Uchu (Universe) highlights
Fishmans - 宇宙 (Uchu) The Best of Fishmans (Vinyl)
宇宙 (Uchu) – The Best of Fishmans is one half of the band’s acclaimed twin compilation releases, originally issued in 2005 alongside Kuchu (Aerial). Curated by drummer Kin-ichi Motegi, these collections were designed to span Fishmans’ catalog across multiple labels, creating a definitive overview of their evolution and sound.
While Kuchu focuses on groove-driven and accessible material, Uchu (“Universe”) highlights the band’s more expansive, atmospheric, and psychedelic side. Drawing heavily from their later-era output, including material associated with albums like Uchū Nippon Setagaya, this compilation emphasizes the dreamy, dub-influenced sound that has made Fishmans a cult favorite worldwide.
This 2LP vinyl edition (2024) marks the first time Uchu has been pressed on vinyl, released as part of the band’s 30th anniversary reissue campaign. Pressed on colored vinyl (commonly clear orange variants) and housed in a gatefold sleeve with inserts, the release has been highly anticipated among collectors.
Featuring essential tracks such as “Night Cruising,” “Walking in the Rhythm,” and “Magic Love,” Uchu offers a cohesive, immersive listening experience that captures the band’s signature blend of dub, dream pop, neo-psychedelia, and ambient pop.
For both longtime fans and newcomers, Uchu serves as a deeper, more meditative counterpart to Kuchu—an essential release for collectors of Japanese vinyl and one of the best entry points into Fishmans’ late-period sound.
Features:
- 2LP vinyl edition (33 RPM)
- Originally released in 2005, first time on vinyl (2024)
- Curated by Kin-ichi Motegi
- Part of the “Kuchu / Uchu” best-of series
- Focuses on Fishmans’ atmospheric and psychedelic material
- Limited edition colored vinyl with gatefold packaging
Tracklist
| Track | Title |
|---|---|
| A1 | ずっと前 (Zutto Mae) |
| A2 | 気分 (Kibun) |
| A3 | MAGIC LOVE |
| B1 | EVERYDAY EVERYNIGHT |
| B2 | Just Thing |
| B3 | Slow Days |
| C1 | あの娘が眠ってる (Ano Ko ga Nemutteru) |
| C2 | 頼りない天使 (Tayorinai Tenshi) |
| C3 | Melody |
| D1 | Night Cruising |
| D2 | Walking in the Rhythm |
| D3 | 100ミリちょっとの |
| D4 | 夜の想い (Yoru no Omoi) |
| D5 | 新しい人 (Atarashii Hito) |
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