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The unusual prominence, solidity, and tightness of the performance were nothing short of tremendous. This is the long-awaited first Vinyl release of this dangerous, ruthlessly thrilling, and spectacular live album.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"P-Vine","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50451178258763,"sku":"2179611","price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Live_-_Pass_Tour_80_5d501614_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727119082"},{"product_id":"friction","title":"Friction","description":"\u003cp\u003eFriction is one of the first Japanese punk bands and formed by Reck, Chiko Hige and Lapis in Tokyo in March 1978, and now the band is still keeping active. Reck and Chiko Hige had previously been on the NY no wave scene as founding members of James Chance and the Contortions, and brought back the experience and influence to the Japanese music scene. 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