Mui Zyu – Rotten Bun For An Eggless Century [Lemon LP]

Description

As mui zyu, Hong Kong British artist Eva Liu navigates the tricky territory of ever-changingidentity, merging fantasy and folklore to create a stage for self-acceptance and deliverance.On her debut full-lengthRotten Bun for an Eggless Century, Liu utilizes chopped-up sound-scapes, delicate industrial ambience and sweet pop melodies to introduce a characteraguidewho can be stretched across worlds to offer the catharsis of patience, perseveranceand understanding. This isnt a character formed from a desire to escape or flee the real world,but rather a way to submerge even deeper into ourselves.Rotten Bun for an Eggless Centuryis a reflection of everyone, and everything, that made us who we are.

On her 2021a wonderful thing vomits, Liu was praised for her seamless integration ofdarkened, often ominous instrumentation and pillowy-soft vocals. As the front person of UKindie-rock trio Dama Scout, Liu effortlessly navigates a disorientating genre-bending soniclandscape with a playful, gentle dexterity. Now, with the help of Dama Scout bandmateLuciano Rossi as co-producer, Lius first solo full-length builds upon these previous worlds toform a blossoming, more upbeat patchwork of lo-fi percussion, poignant lyricism and oddlyalluring arrangements.

The writing process ofRotten Bun for an Eggless Century prompted Liu to explore more of herHong Kong heritage, allowing a space for acceptance and celebration. I am Chinese and I amowning it, she explains. Before, I would resent it. I tried doing things that would make me likeless Chinese somehow. As the album began to take shape, Liu read the traditional Chinesefolklore writings of Pu Songling and joined local East and Southeast Asian groups. It openeda portal into a new self, where Liu could blend her love of video games and film scores with traditional Chinese instruments.

Tracklist:

1. Rotten Bun
2. Ghost with a Peach Skin
3. Hotel Mini Soap
4. Mother’s Tongue
5. Dusty
6. Ho Bao Daan (Interlude)
7. Demon 01
8. Dancing for Drinks
9. Talk to Death
10. Paw Paw
11. Eggless Century
12. Sore Bear

UPC: 679628036205
Label: Father/daughter Rec
Release Date: 2.24.23
Format: Vinyl