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Of all performers in Japan’s thriving noise-music community, the Boredoms undoubtedly had one of the most fun. Although their maniacally severe cacophony was in no way accessible listening, it had been underpinned with a gleeful love of life that helped them look for a limited (but nonetheless surprisingly wide) viewers …

A lot of distinguishing features separate OOIOO through the herd. First, you can point out the fluorescent body color they put on on-stage. Or simply the demographics of the lineup: four Japanese ladies. Or their music, a furious amalgam of rhythmic guitars, patternless vocals, and enthusiastic results. The frontwoman of …