Gism* – Detestation

So many comments about the lack of the swastika. Let's think about this. This is the first officially approved vinyl reissue of the album, correct? You know they had to go through Sakevi for this release to happen too? I think Sakevi, for as controversial of a figure he happened to be, isn't too much into the idea of using that certain symbol anymore. Whether he calmed down, or came down to realize that in these modern times, the swastika isn't just a symbol amongst others, it holds way more power with the current climate. The OBI-strip, in my opinion, is a smart solution to what could otherwise been bastardized, for example with a typical censored, or god forbid, a brand-new artwork with no regard to the original. I think Sakevi came up with the idea himself. For those in the know, we'll know. For those just picking up this LP, they won't get those mixed messages that symbol would have brought up. It's been 42 years, 37 when this album was reissued. Times have changed, and guess what I'm trying to say is:

if you're disapproving of this entire reissue just because of the cover, you're setting yourself up for some loaded follow-up questions.

Waah! I want my swastika!!! Waah Waah! Fake OBI hurt my feelings!!! Waah! Waah!

Despite what everyone else is saying, the sound quality is not that great in my opinion. It sounds slightly muddy. You don’t hear the definition in things like the snare drum, high hats, etc. I only paid $10 so I can’t complain too much. I think better mastering could’ve made a difference.

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I peeled off the sticker OBI and this repress have no symbol on where the Swastika is.

Got this, if anyone is interested blah blah blah blah

if anyone wants to obtain a copy of this release privately, please PM me.

So all the other boots are blocked but this one is OK? What?

R.I.P. SAKEVI

cherry has confirmed on his instagram

31 august