Inside the Moon

Materia Collective and Rozen have completely outdone themselves on this release. Pictured in this review is the Limited Deluxe Edition of this album and it has to be the most ambitious and gorgeous release Materia Collective has released to date. So much care and love were poured into this one that you can truly tell that this is a group of professionals and musicians who care not only about the music they are releasing but more importantly their fans. The experience I had when unboxing this release is like nothing I have ever had with a Materia Collective release before. Included in this Limited Deluxe Edition is not only the vinyl, but a signed card, and sheet of music from Rozen, a custom enamel pin, the album on CD, as well as a foil stamped back cover with premium purple lettering, and a silver embossed number representing the run number you received. As a premium product, they went all out in making you feel like you were truly owning something special and I can’t wait to see what they come up with next!

Song of Healing

The amazing cover of this album designed by Anato Finnstark is a true treat in design. Featuring the moon of Termina being held just above the world by the ancient guardians that protect it, the clever use of the rocky negative space form Majora’s Mask is so brilliant. This cover is truly remarkable and is one of the most unique pieces of fan art I have ever seen grace Majora’s Mask. The triple gatefold that this album is housed in opens up into this incredible panoramic piece of art designed by Łukasz Sienkiewicz that embodies that symphonic journey it holds inside beautifully, it’s just so great to look at. There’s a wonderful range of colors here that just captivates you completely, truly well done. Even the inner sleeves of this album were meticulously illustrated and designed in such a way that makes this entire album feels like a journey from the moment you reveal it from its shipping box. Great job all around on this one.

Children of Termina

Mastering for this album was carried out by none other than Jett Galindo of The Bakery. As the resident vinyl cutter for Materia Collective at this point, Jett has done yet another exquisite job with this release. As the best Rozen album to date, I have to say, this has to be one of the best sounding ones on vinyl as well thanks to her impeccable work. The quiet passages are so crystal clear giving way for the loud and riotous grooves that lurk around each rotation. The attention to detail that Jett has for her work is compounded by the love that she has for the music itself. Here’s what Rozen had to say about working with Jett on his albums, “...her masterful craft is now part of my sound and I trust no one else with cutting lacquers for my vinyl.” I agree with this sentiment whole-heartedly! You can tell that there is pride in the work she’s done here and that is why I think she is seriously one of the best cutters in the industry!

I want to give a huge thanks to Rozen for taking the time to discuss his wonderful music with me and share a small part of himself with all of you. I also want to thank him for providing me with a few codes to give out to all of you readers out there and fans of his work. Keep an eye out on social media and here on the site for a chance to nab yourself some awesome digital music!