Spotify Playlist: Ningen Isu in Twenty Songs

Ladies and gentlemen!

Another week - another playlist! Today, I would like to introduce you to one of my favourite bands. Japan's Ningen Isu has been around since 1987 and has released an incredible twenty-one studio albums as well as numerous extended plays, singles, collaborative efforts, live records and compilations. The dynamic trio from Hirosaki in Aomori Prefecture can be described as progressive doom metal band with numerous influences ranging from folk rock over rock 'n' roll to heavy metal. The band's musicianship is incredibly tight, the chemistry among its three members is second to none and the group's identity revolving around Japanese folklore and eerie horror stories is particularly intriguing. I had discovered the band about a decade ago and the group has grown a great deal on me ever since. I own one studio album, one compilation and one live record so far and I have listened to each release over and over again. Thanks to our globalized world, you don't need to import such records from Japan like I occasionally do but can appreciate the band's outstanding music on streaming platforms such as Spotify. I have carefully compiled a diversified track list in chronological order, going from the band's first extended play all the way back in 1989 to its most recent stand-alone single in 2020. Do yourself a favour and give this unique band a chance by checking out this playlist as an introduction to its incredible career: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3oiHldgYLGHrwoWrVH4Ddq

1. Jinmensou (1989)

2. Ringo no Namida (1990)

3. Mugon Denwa (1992)

4. Rashoumon (1993)

5. Odoru Issunboushi (1995)

6. Excite (1998)

7. Yuurei Ressha (1999)

8. Daidanen (2000)

9. Shinigami no Kyouen (2001)

10. Soukoku no Ie (2003)

11. Yotarou Seiden (2004)

12. Shinagawa Shinjuu (2006)

13. Umi Monogatari (2007)

14. Kuruhizaki (2009)

15. Kochouran (2011)

16. Sakura Ranman (2013)

17. Uchuu Kara no Iro (2014)

18. Inochi Urimasu (2018)

19. Mujo no Sukyatto (2019)

20. Mugen no Juunin Butouhen (2020)