騒乱荘303号室: A Chaotic Acid Trip You Didn’t Know You Needed
Alright, let’s get one thing straight—騒乱荘303号室 by 竹久圏 & やけのはら isn’t your typical "put it on in the background while you scroll TikTok" album. Nah, this is a raw, acid-drenched beast of a record that grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. Released back in 2017 under 夜這, this Japanese Hip Hop/Electronic hybrid feels like stepping into an alternate universe where TB-303s are gods and TR-808s run the streets. And honestly? It slaps.
First up, “そうだ！口座を作ろう (騒乱荘303号室 Test Of Courage Remix)”—what even IS this track?! It starts off all innocent-sounding, like some kinda twisted public service announcement about opening bank accounts or whatever. But then BOOM—the acid kicks in harder than caffeine at 3 AM during finals week. The squelchy basslines from やけのはら's TB-303 spiral outta control, while the beats punch you right in the gut. Like… who remixes financial advice into a banger? These guys do. That’s who. By the time the track ends, you’re left wondering if you just got punked—but also kinda loving it.
Then there’s the title track, “騒乱荘303号室”, which feels like walking through a haunted apartment complex with neon lights flickering everywhere. This joint is pure chaos wrapped in swagger. The guitar work from 竹久圏 sneaks in like a ninja, slicing through the electronic haze with razor-sharp riffs. Meanwhile, the synths bubble and fizz like they’re trying to escape their own circuits. There’s something unsettling yet addictive about how everything clashes together—it’s messy, but damn does it work. If you don’t bob your head to this, check your pulse because you might be dead.
Artwork-wise, 坂本慎太郎 nailed it too. The cover looks like someone took a fever dream and slapped it onto paper. It perfectly matches the vibe of the album: chaotic, surreal, and dripping with attitude.
Now here’s the kicker—this whole project feels like it shouldn’t make sense. Acid house vibes mashed with hip-hop sensibilities? Mastered by Rick Essig in what I assume was some sorta mad scientist lab? Yet somehow, it works. Maybe too well. Listening to this album feels like being dared to jump off a cliff—you know it’s risky as hell, but once you hit play, you can’t stop yourself.
So yeah, 騒乱荘303号室 isn’t for everyone. If you’re looking for safe, predictable music, keep scrolling. But if you wanna dive headfirst into a sonic mosh pit that’ll leave your brain scrambled eggs, this is your jam. Just don’t blame me when you find yourself humming “Yeah, let’s open a bank account!” at 2 AM.
