Yasuko: vocal
Agata: guitar
Rika Mm': bass
Oshima: drums

Melt banana is the defining band of New Japanese Hardcore and it is taking America by storm. Their songs combine compositional complexity and improvisational noise with the power of a locomotive going full blast through a brick wall. Recorded during their tour of the States in 1998, MxBx 1998 / 13,000 Miles At Light Velocity captures this band in a blazing fury that will leave you breathless. An astonishing performance by one of Japan’s most innovative, personal and influential independent bands.

Including several songs not available anywhere else, and a brilliantly twisted cover version of Brian Wilson’s classic "Surfin’ USA".