The literal translation of the band's name Zettaimu is "absolute vanity". Japanese independent band Zettaimu is simply but refinedly expressing Japanese YUGEN (mysterious profundity) in the various and different styles of music, alternative, psychedelic, progressive rock, pops...
Also Zettaimu has the flexibility that can be never fixed by only one genre of music. It is directly connected with the power of Zettaimu's sound itself. The works are highly regarded all over the world.

Henk Postma

As a first reaction I can say that you've made a very interesting cd. One can hear you've worked very hard to give the sound a great impact. I understand your linking to The Beatles, Velvet Underground and Pink Floyd. But your cd has a quality of its own. Maybe it's better not to refer to the Beatles, VU and PF, because you have your own authenticity and originality.

L'Entrepot

An advance tape for the up coming CD release of this record. Zettaimu is from Japan, and the translation means something as "absolute nothing". Some of the songs are done in English and some are brought in Japanese. Zettaine made traditional pop/rock music, which refer very strong to the classical pop bands of the 60' (Beatles) and the psychedelic bands of the 70' (Pink Floyd). Especially the two long tracks on the B-side ("Sunday rainy Morning" and "stream of nihil") sounds very psychedelic. The best tracks for me are the beautiful "In the decadent times (prologue)" and "looking for myself", also the complex song "Time Perplexes time oneself" which is done in Japanese is very tasteful. But some of the other songs are a little bit to bombastic ("Blue Fog", "Threat") and over produced for my taste. So there are highs and depths on this album, but the good one take certainly the upper hand. They also search for people who put out compilations and distributors, so check them out ( elsewhere in this issue you find the URL for their website )

VoxPop Music Ltd

Japanese alternative rock band "Zettaimu" that emphasises the more solemn and contemplative aspects of life.

TWIN BHUDDA RECORDS

I think I can get you a review for your cd if we say that we are working with your band and company. People seem to say that your bands sounds like a "Japanese Cure".

Kevin Mathews

IN THE DECADENT TIMES of POP GOES THE WORLD(compilation cd)
A standout track in both atmosphere and tone, there is much to admire in the way Zettaimu approach their song presentation.

Goran Obradovic

Japanese "POP GOES THE WORLD" where I heard your song "In The Decadent Times" which I absolutely ADORE!!!!!. I've got a pop-show on a local radio station and I think that Zettaimu is definitely THE band which deserves a special treatment.