Breathing Techniques for Relaxation
Category: nasum
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Nasum, a Swedish grindcore band, released their debut album "Hale/Exhale" on May 26, 1998, through Relapse Records. The album cover, surprisingly, featured a picture of a Miyake-jima wedding, a remote island in the Izu archipelago, Japan. The reason for this unusual choice lies in the island's unique environmental conditions, where the inhabitants are required to wear gas masks due to the high levels of sulfur in the air, a consequence of the ongoing volcanic activity in the region.
The decision to use this particular image as the album cover was likely a deliberate artistic statement by the band, drawing a parallel between the harsh, unforgiving nature of grindcore music and the challenging living conditions faced by the residents of Miyake-jima. The album's title, "Hale/Exhale," further reinforces this connection, evoking the act of breathing in the toxic air and the struggle to survive in such an inhospitable environment.
The Izu Islands, of which Miyake-jima is a part, are a volcanic archipelago located off the coast of Japan's main island, Honshu. The high levels of sulfur in the air are a result of the region's ongoing volcanic activity, which has been a persistent challenge for the local population. The mandatory use of gas masks by the inhabitants serves as a stark reminder of the delicate balance between human existence and the raw, uncontrollable forces of nature.
By choosing this unique and visually striking album cover, Nasum not only drew attention to the environmental plight of the Miyake-jima residents but also imbued their music with a deeper sense of meaning and cultural significance. The album's gripping, uncompromising sound and the evocative imagery of the cover art work in tandem to create a powerful and immersive listening experience for the audience.
In the end, the choice of the Miyake-jima wedding photograph as the album cover for "Hale/Exhale" serves as a testament to Nasum's artistic vision and their ability to seamlessly blend the raw, visceral nature of grindcore with a deeper, more thoughtful exploration of the human experience in the face of environmental challenges.
product information:
| Attribute | Value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| is_discontinued_by_manufacturer | No | ||||
| language | English | ||||
| product_dimensions | 5 x 4.4 x 0.5 inches; 2.88 ounces | ||||
| manufacturer | Relapse | ||||
| item_model_number | 1846010 | ||||
| original_release_date | 2005 | ||||
| run_time | 45 minutes | ||||
| spars_code | DDD | ||||
| date_first_available | November 17, 2006 | ||||
| label | Relapse | ||||
| country_of_origin | USA | ||||
| number_of_discs | 1 | ||||
| best_sellers_rank | #145,773 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl) #718 in Death Metal (CDs & Vinyl) #64,237 in Rock (CDs & Vinyl) | ||||
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