Bushido - The Sands Of Nakajima

Reviews for "Bushido: The Sands of Nakajima" point to two main things: a 2024 Japanese samurai film praised for its stylish throwback, strong acting (especially Kiyohara), use of the game Go to explore Bushido ethics, and beautiful cinematography, despite some slow parts. There's also a 1985 experimental synth album by UK band Bushido, noted for ritualistic, eclectic sounds, digital experimentation, and moving but sometimes "dreadful" singing. Both are generally well-regarded within their niches for being unique and well-crafted.

Bushido's 1985 album, The Sands of Nakajima, by the UK synth/experimental act led by Gary Levermore, is generally well-received as a blend of ritualistic experimentalism, skewed synthpop, and ambient soundscapes, praised for its innovative spirit and atmospheric depth, often compared to early Kraftwerk but with unique ambience, especially tracks like "Beyond the Great Wall," making it a cult favorite in post-punk/synth circles despite being less known.

The more experimental moments aren't bad by any means (though they aren't memorable music either), but for the most part Bushido is sending us sound frequencies that translate to "cheesy, banal studio realizations".

A not well known but interesting pop/afterpunk/industrial band like early Attrition or Konstruktivits.

A deep dive into my Third Mind Records folder finds Bushido, following on from the Deliverence EP being rebooted on Themes From Great Cities. I'll be tryin to expand the blog with more Third Mind releases in the coming months picking up any that were already posted on TFGC and rebooting them as I go along.

Ripped to MP3

Sunrise

A1 - Rain

A2 - If...

A3 - She Had to Say Yes

A4 - Johnny Fez's South Mediterranean Blues (Moroccan Roll)

A5 - First Respects (For NS & BV)

A6 - Laugh, Clown, Laugh

Sunset

B1 - Among the Ruins

B2 - False Prophets = False Profits (Concrete Mix)

B3 - San Sebastian

B4 - Black August - The Rape of Honour

B5 - Calm