Friction was birthed by bassist Reck post-collaboration with New York No Wave initiators James Chance and Lydia Lunch, in which Reck and the other founding members of Friction played instruments for. Chiko Hige, drummer and back-up saxophonist of the Contortions, along with Reck and Tsunematsu Masatoshi formed the orignal line-up, releasing their first album in 1980: 軋轢 (Atsureki).
I can't help but say that I always think of The Fall when I listen to this album; granted, Reck's vocals are in my opinion much stronger than Mark E. Smith's. The British post-punk influence is obvious, as much as the abrasiveness of the New York No Wave sound. Jazz funk and all. Quintessential Japanese punk...simplistic, melodic.
軋轢 (Atsureki)
-Michelle
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Wikipedia says John Zorn played saxophone on their 3rd album . . . oh wiki how I love thee . . .
We're all there with you, however, I enjoy this album...thoroughly. Say what you will!
-Michelle
Well, Tsunematsu Masatoshi is not a member of the original line-up of Friction. The first guitarist is a guy named Lapis. He doesn't appear on any recordings but still...
You should also upload the 3/3 (sanbun no san) record here, it's even before Chikohige and Reck went to new-york. I guess you know about it already...
anyway, great blog.