Picture (if you can) a mixture of King Crimson, all periods of John Coltrane’s career, Tortoise, and Napalm Death. Staying deeply rooted in a genre all its own, YAKUZA’s existence lies on a metal base with progressive flair, while somehow also incorporating elements of jazz, world beat, and post-rock ambience.
![the jonbenet ugly heartless the jonbenet ugly heartless](https://songsear.ch/static/artists/2020/01/19/15/422596_290x300.jpg)
Regardless, YAKUZA remains independent, maintaining an almost indescribable sound that picks and plucks from a wealth of influences and inspirations. ~ Stephen Cramer, All Music GuideĬhicago’s YAKUZA has succeeded in garnering attention of all kinds, all the while not compromising the band’s free-flowing and spontaneous musical integrity. Both efforts were released on Flying Nun, a label that staunchly supported the band's colorful sound. You Cannot Kill What Does Not Live was released in early 1996, and with the help of American college radio, 1997's Caul of the Outlaw found the band new fans who embraced the album's forward-thinking and irregular sound.
#THE JONBENET UGLY HEARTLESS FREE#
Starting with 1995's Sonic Super Free Hi-Fi on Turbulence Records (later re-released by Flying Nun), the band called on New Zealand luminaries like Peter Jefferies to round out their sound. Their albums on Flying Nun Records showcased a dizzying mix of sounds and beats. Guitarist Chris Heazlewood and keyboardist/bassist Celia Mancini led the New Zealand group, as guitarist Sean O'Reilly and the drummer known only as Tribal Thunder rounded out the quartet.
![the jonbenet ugly heartless the jonbenet ugly heartless](https://f4.bcbits.com/img/0012995991_50.jpg)
From surf rock instrumentals to psychedelic rock, the indie band's wildly dynamic sound ran the gamut. King Loser defied pigeonholing during their illustrious and colorful career.