{"product_id":"seoi-nage-no-retreat-no-surrender-vinyl-lp-due-out-05-12-25","title":"Seoi Nage No Retreat No Surrender Vinyl LP 2025","description":"Tracklist:\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003col\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eGongs, Fists \u0026amp; Cymbals\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eGentle Ways Are Harder Than (Dear Visitor II)\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eThe Perils Of Pleasure\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eCaine vs Shaolin Bounty Hunter\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eKano Jigoro\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eMaster Shogoro Yano (Interlude)\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eEnter The Dragon\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eBrotherhood Of The Wolf\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eWu Tang Chief\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eMuneta\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eNo Retreat, No Surrender\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlaying it cool like it's 1974! But what's oozing out of those bass-heavy speakers actually comes from the year 2025 and goes by the name Seoi Nage, who are now making their debut--a hybrid of 1970s funk and film scores somewhere between Eastern cinema and Italian giallo. Detective music, but beyond noir--drenched in vibrant colors, packed with car chases, hedonism, and the occasional brawl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name Seoi Nage, a classic judo throw, was a natural choice given the band members' shared background in martial arts. The four musicians first crossed paths in Munster a few years ago: Jakob Hersch (Taishogoto), Anton Zimmermann (drums), Pascal Schaumburg (electric guitar \u0026amp; synthesizer), and Pogo McCartney (bass guitar, electric guitar, percussion, synthesizer \u0026amp; piano). Initially a studio project, Seoi Nage occasionally took the stage in recent years, accompanied by film projections from Simon Buchting, who visually captured their retro-esque sound. Following an initial EP, the project kept growing--and now, finally: an album!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo Retreat, No Surrender. The title promises action!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross eleven tracks, Seoi Nage sound like a lost movie quote--perhaps even better executed than the original. Their music tells stories without words, serving up a sonic crime thriller, sometimes sleazy, always playful, embodying the mischievous spirit of a bygone decade. It's martial arts turned into sound, a meticulous aesthetic discipline, where four musicians have found perfect harmony. Multi-instrumentalist Pogo McCartney, who also produced the album in his Munster-based studio, and drumming prodigy Anton Zimmermann create an unshakable groove. On this rhythmic foundation, Pascal Schaumburg--McCartney's longtime bandmate from Messer--unfolds his meandering guitar ideas, while Jakob Hersch (Der Ringer, Monako, wohinn) adds pointed melodic peaks on the Taishogoto, an unconventional instrument that gives the songs their distinctive catchiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir sound is infused with film samples from half a century ago, reflecting a youthful pop sensibility akin to the legendary hip-hop and sample pioneer MF Doom, who passed away in 2020. This approach isn't just about borrowing--it's a tribute, an enthusiastic and reverent continuation of the past. Seoi Nage dive deep into sonic realms, crafting daring musical architecture, summoning imagined ghosts--not for mere escapism, but to spark the listener's own imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Assai Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56424213643647,"sku":"TCM155","price":30.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1565\/5653\/files\/e1531afa-26e7-420d-8759-c2044fd55804.jpg?v=1763376847","url":"https:\/\/assai.co.uk\/products\/seoi-nage-no-retreat-no-surrender-vinyl-lp-due-out-05-12-25","provider":"Assai Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}