What are you listening to? (Vol VII)

"The title, “NAMA” was decided upon due to the sonic character of the record and the way it was minimally recorded (with MA`s two custom made microphones). Because the record possesses such an “immediate” and “raw” sonic presence, the group wanted to call the record “Crudo” which means “Raw” in Spanish. At the same time however, as the translation in English has a rather negative connotation (“Crude"), I suggested we use “Nama”, the Japanese equivalent, which means both “Raw” and “Live” as well. “Nama” certainly has a more exotic and positive feel, at least to non-Japanese…."