Naninani II explained

Naninani II is an album of improvised music by American composer and saxophonist/multi-instrumentalist John Zorn and Yamataka Eye.^[1] It is a sequel to their previous album Nani Nani which was released in 1995.^[2]

Reception

The Allmusic review by Wade Kergan awarded the album 3½ stars stating "Choosing to turn inward rather than freaking out makes this the most satisfying meeting of Eye and Zorn yet".^[3] Pitchfork reviewer Cameron Macdonald gave the album 7.7 out of 10 stating "I don't want to know the sight or smell of whoever produced those noises".^[4]

Track listing

All compositions by John Zorn and Yamataka Eye

1. "Fuckxotica" - 4:18
2. "Hilo Himo" - 3:14
3. "Shiso Baba" - 8:24
4. "UFOFF" - 7:34
5. "Bar Time with Eno" - 3:44
6. "Kiri Taki" - 3:44
7. "4AB" - 1:54
8. "Fat Anarchy on Airtube" - 9:37
9. "Espimo" - 2:12
10. "Macabro Delicato" - 2:13

Personnel

• Yamataka Eye - voice, electronics, organ, banjo, steel guitar, electric fan, objects, percussion
• John Zorn - alto saxophone, piano, tabla machine, Tibetan bells, percussion

Notes and References

1. http://www.tzadik.com/index.php?catalog=7250 Tzadik catalogue
2. http://www.tzadik.com/index.php?catalog=7206 Tzadik catalogue
3. Kergan, W. Allmusic Review accessed August 2, 2011.
4. Macdonald, C. Pitchfork Review, Pitchfork, February 21, 2005