{"product_id":"4571260595200","title":"Mark Stewart The Faithful Symmetry Japan Music CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description\u003cbr\u003e\nContents Introduction The Japanese edition will include the original English lyrics and Japanese translation (the original edition has no lyrics) and one bonus track! Mark Stewart, a pioneering artist who continues to exert a tremendous influence, released his eighth solo album, \"The Fateful Symmetry,\" completed shortly before his sudden death in April 2023. This is a crucial work that can be called the culmination of his innovative career with The Pop Group, Mark Stewart \u0026amp; Maffia, and under his own name! \"Preferences (of likes and dislikes) are a kind of self-censorship\" - Mark Stewart With \"The Fateful Symmetry,\" Stewart's legacy, which The Guardian described as that of a \"beloved counterculture musician,\" has been further solidified. This work is as bold and visionary as his masterpieces. The lead single and album opener, \"Memory of You,\" co-produced with Youth (Killing Joke) and featuring backing vocals by Holly Cook, is a driving post-disco torch anthem. Composed of passionate vocals and stylish, imposing synth sounds, this neo-noir track is one of Stewart's most dramatic and moving performances. Like many of Stewart's works, this song defies convention and expectations. \"There's a way to use love songs like a Trojan horse. You coat poison in sugar and infiltrate people's minds. On the surface, it's about 'what if we loved each other,' but in reality, it's about longing and dreams for a better world. For me, 'love' is a political act,\" Youth says: \"'Memory of You' shows that Mark is not only a great singer, but also a great songwriter... The melody and lyrics have a timeless appeal, like the Walker Brothers or the 1950s Croner, or Frank Sinatra, for example, yet they are cutting-edge.\" The short film for the song was created by filmmakers Peter Harris and Hugo Glendining. Harris met Mark Stewart in 2020 and co-hosted the show \"BOMBART\" on Radio Alhara, and has since collaborated with him on multiple artworks and musical projects. He is also known for his art collaborations with Lee \"Scratch\" Perry. Demonstrating Stewart's inexhaustible creativity and showcasing one of his most introspective and powerful messages, \"The Fateful Symmetry\" is a work brimming with astonishing expressiveness and innovation. It is a fierce yet beautiful manifesto for a better world. Mark Stewart was a one-of-a-kind and overwhelming presence. He always refused to be \"ordinary,\" and was always special. \"The Fateful Symmetry\" will be released on July 11, 2025, by his longtime partner label Mute, through his friend and soulmate Daniel Miller. \"Mark Stewart is my hero.\" ? Daddy G (Massive Attack) \"A formidable vocalist and an incredibly inspiring frontman. I feel deeply indebted to him.\" ? Nick Cave \"Without Mark's influence, Bristol's art and politics would be completely different.\" ? Geoff Barrow (Portishead) Media reviews and more A pioneering artist who continues to exert a tremendous influence, Mark Stewart released his eighth solo album, \"The Fateful Symmetry,\" completed shortly before his sudden death in April 2023. This is a crucial work that can be called the culmination of his groundbreaking career with The Pop Group, Mark Stewart \u0026amp; Maffia, and his solo name! (C)RS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53226853302581,"sku":"4571260595200","price":4700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5966\/5973\/files\/51lHeXvT9vL._AC.jpg?v=1785371814","url":"https:\/\/tokyojapancdshop.com\/products\/4571260595200","provider":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}