Shinjuku Crawl

"Shinjuku Crawl" is a captivating live album by The Thing, featuring the renowned Japanese guitarist Otomo Yoshihide. Recorded at the legendary Shinjuku Pit Inn in Tokyo, this album captures the raw energy and improvisational prowess of the Scandinavian power trio—saxophonist Mats Gustafsson, bassist Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, and drummer Paal Nilssen-Love—alongside Yoshihide's masterful use of electric guitar noise. Released on October 1, 2009, via Smalltown Supersound, "Shinjuku Crawl" is a testament to the band's ability to push the boundaries of free jazz and avant-garde music. The album comprises six tracks, including multiple attempts at the title track "Shinjuku Crawl," showcasing the band's dynamic and spontaneous performances. With a total duration of one hour and six minutes, this album is a thrilling journey through the uncharted territories of improvised music, highlighting the unique chemistry between The Thing and Otomo Yoshihide.