OOIOO's 'Gold and Green' reveals the group's hard-to-categorize and refreshing avantgarde rock music, which adeptly incorporates elements of punk and more traditional tribal music. Their rhythms are unique and the organic interplay with the vocals is compelling. The music is complex and challenging and playful and childlike. Previously released only in Japan, 'Gold and Green' includes guest appearances including SEIICHI YAMAMOTO (BOREDOMS), YUKA HONDA (CIBO MATTO), and SEAN LENNON. OOIOO began as a fictitious band for a photo shoot for SWITCH magazine in 1996. An allfemale four-piece ensemble started by YOSHIMI, The Boredoms' drummer, the band quicklygained attention by being the opening act for SONIC YOUTH in 1997. The album packaging , designed by Yoshimi, is a beautiful miniature gatefold album jackedfilled with drawings and photographs by Yoshimi and other artists.