kishi bashi manchester release date : April 2, 2013 catalog # : JNR111-1 available formats : 7” genre : Orchestral Pop / Indie territory restrictions : none box lot quantity : 20 packaging : jacket vinyl non-returnable. track listing : overview : 1. Manchester The first of three 7" singles from Kishi Bashi's acclaimed debut album "151a". In 2. A Sunday Smile (by Beirut) addition to the album single "Manchester", Side B features and an orchestral cover of "A Sunday Smile" by Beirut. press for 151a: The orchestral quartet rendition of Beirut's amazing song was arranged by Kishi Bashi, and appears exclusively on this 7” release. The recording is not available digitally, aside from the download code which accompanies the vinyl. The vinyl itself “Best new artist of the year” features a unique Purple & Orange colored splatter design. - NPR, All Songs Considered "Grand and transcendent... the layers of beautiful sound, homage to Each of the three 7"s in this series features a different orchestral cover song on Side Japanese culture, and use of violin make 151a a dreamy, pocket-sized B, a different vinyl color, and corresponding cover art which forms triptych when all symphony, perfect for anyone needing a lift." three are placed side by side. - BUST "A weightless, cartwheeling, electro-pop romp that's all fizz and no fuss" - SPIN "Sumptuous orchestral brilliance... It's a stunningly good record, not merely chirpy, zany, and whimsical-but also packed full of harmonious, heart-stopping beauty. If you can imagine ELO's very best moments combined with Andrew Bird and a bit of weird Bjork introspection-well, even that doesn't really do it justice. Apart from Pet Sounds, perhaps, I can't think of a record that's as singly captivating in its sonic beauty." - THE PORTLAND MERCURY "A triumphant celebration of joyous noise that combines violin, keyboard and vocal chants to build and swell in ways that would make Animal Collective proud." - CMJ "Kishi Bashi's music sounds surprisingly basic and natural. He's got such a great way of thinking about production and melody that I've yet to hear a bad song from him." - YOU AIN’T NO PICASSO joyful noise recordings 1043 Virginia Ave. Suite 207 Exclusively distributed by SC DISTRIBUTION // Phone: (812) 335-1572 / Fax: (888) 678-0167 Indianapolis, IN 46203 US domestic sales contact Jacqui Resur <[email protected]> joyfulnoiserecordings.com International sales contact Kraegan Graves <[email protected]> [email protected].