Art Form 1 [2LP]

Va - Art Form 1 [2LP]

WRWTFWW Records presents the first-ever vinyl release of Art Form I, the overlooked 1997 compilation from Tokyo's cult imprint FORM@ RECORDS, now available as a limited-edition double LP housed in a heavyweight sleeve as part of the ongoing collaborative series between the Swiss and Japanese labels. Originally issued only on CD, Art Form I is a fascinating deep dive into the rich and singular world of late '90s Tokyo electronic music -- an inspired collection of timeless IDM, techno, ambient, and electronica experiments. Showcasing a roster of visionary underground artists including fan-favorite Virgo (Landform Code, Remnants), the compilation maps the innovative spirit of the era: emotional machine music, intricate rhythmic architecture, mind-expanding textures, and the soulful heart that serves as the solid foundation of everything FORM@ RECORDS. Art Form I reminds of the pioneering explorations from Warp's Artificial Intelligence series, B12, The Black Dog, Ken Ishii, and early Carl Craig, all while maintaining its own distinctive local identity. This long-awaited vinyl edition offers listeners a fully immersive rediscovery of a pivotal moment in underground music. Featuring Mag-Net-Walker, Tensor, Minerva, Souther, Dendrobium, Micro Wave Assessment Chisei, Led-M, and Penance. A1. Mag-Net-Walker - Rover A2. Tensor - Gently Drifting A3. Minerva - Dreamers Notion B1. Souther - Jupiter B2. Dendrobium - Ethereal B3. Mag-Net-Walker - Slope C1. Virgo - First Epilogue C2. Micro Wave Assessment Chisei - Film D1. Led-M - Sweet Memories D2. Penance - Marine Snow