Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso UFO - Have You Seen The Other Side Of The Sky

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Review by Alina Suárez Jaén

Have You Seen The Other Side Of The Sky: A Psychedelic Odyssey by Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso UFO Released in 2006 under Ace Fu Records and Nod And Smile Records, Have You Seen The Other Side Of The Sky is a sprawling cosmic journey that defies easy categorization. This album isn’t just rock—it’s an experimental odyssey blending psychedelic rock, avant-garde madness, and spacey soundscapes into something both alien and oddly familiar. With Kawabata Makoto at the helm as producer, engineer, and multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire, this record feels like a fever dream you don’t want to wake up from. Track Highlights: Two Standouts That Stick One track that grabs your attention right away is "The Tales Of Solar Sail: Dark Stars In The Dazzling Sky." Divided into parts (because why keep things simple?), it’s a sonic exploration of interstellar themes with layers upon layers of instrumentation. Electric guitars swirl around like stardust while Ono Ryoko’s saxophone adds an unexpected jazzy flair. It’s not just music—it’s more like a soundtrack for drifting through galaxies unknown. What makes this piece unforgettable is how it builds tension without ever fully resolving it, leaving listeners suspended in a state of wonder. You can almost picture yourself floating among those “dark stars” mentioned in the title. Another standout is "I Wanna Be Your Bicycle Saddle," which might sound ridiculous on paper but works brilliantly in execution. The song blends quirky lyrics with hypnotic rhythms, courtesy of Uki Eiji’s drumming and Tsuyama Atsushi’s basslines. There’s a playful absurdity here that reminds you these guys aren’t taking themselves too seriously—even if their craft is meticulous. It's catchy enough to hum along to, yet weird enough to make you question reality. Kinda like when you hear a sitar solo pop out of nowhere mid-song. Yeah, they did that. Why This Album Stands Out What sets Have You Seen The Other Side Of The Sky apart isn’t just its genre-blurring audacity; it’s the sheer amount of creativity crammed into every second. From Kawabata Sachiko’s mesmerizing artwork to the eclectic mix of instruments—hurdy gurdy, anyone?—this album feels alive. Every listen reveals new details, whether it’s Higashi Hiroshi’s synthesizer textures or Takayama Manabu’s photography contributions adding visual depth to the experience. And let’s not forget the mastering magic of Yoshida Tatsuya, who somehow tamed this chaotic beast into a cohesive whole. Even the lacquer cut by dP deserves a nod—it ensures the vinyl version sounds as trippy as intended. Final Thoughts: An Unexpected Twist If there’s one thing to take away from this album, it’s that Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso UFO are unapologetic about being different. They’re not trying to fit neatly into any box—and honestly, thank goodness for that. Listening to this record feels less like consuming art and more like stumbling across some secret ritual happening light-years away. Oh, and here’s the kicker: despite all the technical wizardry and avant-garde experimentation, the album has moments of genuine beauty. Like staring at the night sky, it leaves you feeling small yet connected to something vast and mysterious. Now go ahead—press play, close your eyes, and see if you can spot the other side of the sky yourself. Just don’t blame me if you get lost out there.

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  • FLAC size: 316 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Asimo's Naked Breakfast: Rice And Shrine15:01
Dark Stars In The Dazzling Sky Part 2
Attack From Planet Hattifatteners
The Tales Of Solar Sail: Dark Stars In The Dazzling Sky30:30
Buy The Moon Of Jupiter
The Tales Of Solar Sail ~ Dark Stars In The Dazzling Sky Part 1
Interplanetary Love
I Wanna Be Your Bicycle Saddle
The Tales Of Solar Sail ~ Dark Stars In The Dazzling Sky30:30
Asimo's Naked Breakfast : Rice And Shrine

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Catalog Numbers

  • MVD6500LP
  • ACE 041, ACF 41
  • ACE 041

Labels

  • Nod And Smile Records
  • Ace Fu Records

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Formats

  • 2 × Vinyl
  • LP
  • Album
  • Limited Edition
  • Numbered
  • Reissue
  • Red
  • CD

Companies

RoleCompany
Distributed ByMVD Audio
Lacquer Cut AtWell Made Music
Pressed ByGotta Groove Records
Recorded AtAcid Mothers Temple

Credits

RoleCredit
Alto SaxophoneRyoko Ono
FluteRyoko Ono
PerformerRyoko Ono
ArtworkKawabata Sachiko
BassTsuyama Atsushi
VoiceTsuyama Atsushi
Acoustic GuitarTsuyama Atsushi
RecorderTsuyama Atsushi
GuitarTsuyama Atsushi
DrumsUki Eiji
Electric GuitarKawabata Makoto
SarangiKawabata Makoto
SitarKawabata Makoto
Hurdy GurdyKawabata Makoto
TamburaKawabata Makoto
GlockenspielKawabata Makoto
ElectronicsKawabata Makoto
PercussionKawabata Makoto
Lacquer Cut BydP
PhotographyYoshitake Akiko
Photography ByGrga Mirjanic, Takayama Manabu
ProducerMakoto Kawabata
EngineerMakoto Kawabata
Mixed ByMakoto Kawabata
SynthesizerHigashi Hiroshi
Mastered ByYoshida Tatsuya
Artwork ByKawabata Sachiko
Producer. EngineerKawabata Makoto
SaxophoneOno Ryoko
VocalsNao

Notes

  • Recorded May.2005-Feb.2006
  • 500 hand numbered copies, pressed on red vinyl in a gatefold sleeve.
  • Recorded at Acid Mothers Temple, May.2005-Feb.2006
  • "ACE 041" on the tray card
  • "ACF 41" on the spine
  • Recorded at Acid Mothers Temple between May 2005 & February 2006

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 760137650010
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): MVD6500LP-A dP WMM
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B): MVD6500LP-B dP WMM
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C): MVD6500LP-C dP WMM
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D): MVD6500LP-D dP WMM
  • Barcode: 6 60673 00412 7
  • Matrix / Runout: 64007AM-01 ACE-041 060604-22
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI ZN1B
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI ZN1A
  • Other (Moulded on hub): MCOM

About Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso UFO

Japanese psychedelic rock band founded in 1995 by members of the Acid Mothers Temple soul-collective as a freak-out group for the 21st century, led by Kawabata Makoto. According to acidmothers.com, U.F.O. is for "underground freak out". Visual credits often go to / / . Its lineup is ever-mutating. Current members / Speed Guru  guitars, electronics, vocals (1995present) / Noodle God  synthesizer, vocals, harmonica (1998present) / Another Dimension  drums (2014present)  guitar, bouzouki, vocals (2018present) Former members () / Beer & Cigarette  synthesizer, vocals (1995-2004), occasionally appearing as guest since 2012 /  drums (1995-2001, 2002, 2003-2005)  drums (1995-1997)  vocals (1995-2000) / Cheesecake  violin, performer, photography (1995-2001)  saxophone (1995-2001)  bass guitar (1995-1998)  drums (1997-1998, 2001)  bass guitar (1998) / Space Hi  Performer (1998)  Performer (1998, 2002)  Vocals (1998-1999, 2001) / Cosmic Joker  bass guitar, vocals (1998-2015)  drums (2001-2002, 2009)  vocals, bass guitar, piano (2001)  vibraphone, glockenspiel (2001)  harp (2002)  drums (2002, 2005-2006)  drums (2002-2003)  saxophone, flute (2005-2006, 2007)  vocals (2005-2006)  theremin, vocals (2006-2007) / Latino Cool  drums (2006-2014) / Maratab / Mitsuko؆Tabata  guitar, vocals, guitar synthesizer (2012-2017) a.k.a / Space and Time  bass guitar (2016-2020 december)

Name Vars

  • AMT
  • AMT & TMP U.F.O.
  • Acid Mother Temple
  • Acid Mother's Temple
  • Acid Mothers Tempel & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O
  • Acid Mothers Temple
  • Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso
  • Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O
  • Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O.
  • Acid Mothers Temple & the Melting Paraiso U.F.O.
  • Acid Mothers Temple And The Melting Paraiso U.F.O.
  • Acid Mothers Temple And The Melting Paraiso UFO
  • Acid Mothers Temple And The Melting Paraiso Ufo
  • Acid Mothers Temple And The Melting Paraiso ÜFO
  • Acid Mothers Temple Melting Paraiso UFO
  • Acid Mothers Temple and the Melting Paraiso U.F.O.
  • Acidmothers Temple
  • The Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O
  • The Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O.
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Members

  • Makoto Kawabata
  • Haco
  • Tatsuya Yoshida
  • Mitsuru Tabata
  • Terukina Noriko
  • Atsushi Tsuyama
  • Yoshimitsu Ichiraku
  • Hajime Koizumi
  • Magic Aum Gigi
  • Hiroshi Higashi
  • Okano Futoshi
  • Shimura Koji
  • Ishida Yoko
  • Keizo Suhara
  • Uki Eiji
  • Father Moo
  • Hisashi Yasuda
  • Mano Kazuhiko
  • Ayano
  • Takahashi Atsuki
  • Nani Satoshima
  • Suzuki Chisen
  • Momo
  • Ryo Ozawa
  • Jyonson Tsu
  • Tomoko Kajino
  • S/T
  • Kitagawa Hao
  • Shozo Sawano

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that the album *Have You Seen The Other Side Of The Sky* by Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso UFO is like a psychedelic journey crafted by a multi-talented group? Kawabata Makoto, one of the masterminds behind it, played over 10 different instruments, from sitar to glockenspiel. And get this—his sister, Kawabata Sachiko, created the artwork. It’s not just an album; it’s a family affair wrapped in mind-bending space rock vibes. Released in 2006, it’s still a wild ride for anyone into experimental sounds.