Geometric Patterns by Tomo Katsurada, Daoud Popal, Ryu Kurosawa, Kotsu Guy, and Go Kurosawa. Originating on the streets of Tokyo, they gained worldwide recognition through appearances at festivals in Europe and the U.S. and global tours; after the band’s dissolution, they continued to run “Guruguru Brain,” a key hub for Asian psychedelia. This album marks a pivotal moment in 2010s psychedelia, representing Geometric Patterns’ expansion onto the global stage. Refined songwriting and delicate instrumentation come to fruition, unfolding layer by layer as minimalist grooves, the temporal sensibility of raga, and the rustic texture of folk music slowly expand and develop. From an intro that evokes a journey, through nine tracks where you’re enveloped in soft vocal harmonies, guitar, and the resonance of the sitar, this album offers a quiet, trippy experience that draws you into a supernatural world. (Original Japanese text by Adachi)