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This box set is one of the most valuable pieces of art to come across this world during the 1900's.
The 1979-1984 era takes some getting use to as Merzbow likes to draw out 2 second loops for 10-20 minutes at a time, but the material is still interesting and the use of drums is noticed a lot in these works. There's a lot of dull moments and it's mostly experimental music and sometimes sounds like he's having fun just playing with a bunch of his noise toys.
Era 1985-1990 shows what was to come in the future of Merzbow as he takes his noise to a whole new level. Tracks start to increase in volume and the material becomes more defined.
Era 1991-1997 shows us what made him a legend in the noise industry. Masami's use of pedals and other sound sources becomes increasingly more complex and the artwork shows that Jenny (his wife) has now become involved in his works.
The box set comes with a medallion that actually creates an illusion when you move it from side to side, very cool. This box set is a long listen, but well worth the price. As it notes in the Merzbook, you must listen to this from the first CD to the last CD in order to get the full picture of the legend of Merzbow.
