Half Japanese announce first new album in 13 years Overjoyed, stream track "In Its Pull"
Maryland art-punks Half Japanese have confirmed details of their first new record in 13 years, announcing Overjoyed for a September release.
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 lead track and album opener “In Its Pull” beneath, along with the LP’s tracklist and a mini-documentary about the album.
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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