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    Single compact disc in cardboard gatefold cover, limited edition, featuring Todd Lewis (Fluid Japan, bass, string synthesizer, backing vocals) and Logan Sky (Visage and Steven Jones and Logan Sky, synths, drum programming). Digital download of 4-track EP included with CD purchase.
    Purchase of Melatonin EP compact disc also includes bonus promo compact disc of I Actually Come Back full album by Jan Linton (with Leo Abrahams). Bonus promo CD packaged in plastic sleeve with single double-sided cover art sheet and track list. Digital download of promo album is not included.
    Track list for the promo album CD is: 1 Kindness (Overture), 2 I Actually Come Back (Remix), 3 Joy (Radio Edit), 4 The Kindness of Strangers, 5 Emancipate Your Heart, 6 Anemone, 7 Kindness (Reprise), 8 I Actually Come Back (Matthew’s Edit), 9 Cocteau Sublime, 10 Birds In The Dream Forest/Route 2, 11 Anemone (Macau Reprise), 12 I Actually Come Back (Piano Reprise)

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    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of Don't Dry Your Eyes, Come See Me To The Moon, Equilibrium, You Shut Down, Afterlife, Afterlife (Radio Edit), All of His Reactions, Descent of the Valkyrie, and 1 more. , and , .

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1.
Jan Linton (w/ Fluid Japan's Todd Lewis) - Melatonin 03:22
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Melatonin keeps me dreaming To sleep perhaps to dream You’re shifting scene to scene Don't say goodbye, my friend 'cause some dreams, some dreams never end (never end) Melatonin Melatonin Melatonin Keeps me dreaming While deep asleep Counting sheep She still comes to me, she still comes to me She whispers, "Why did you try To take my dream away from me?" And I reply, looking into her eyes "Because this is where happiness lies. This is where your dream of happiness lies" (Where happiness lies) Uh! Melatonin Melatonin Melatonin Keeps me dreaming
2.
Jan Linton (w/ Fluid Japan's Todd Lewis) - Melatonin (Extended) 06:39
lyrics
Melatonin keeps me dreaming To sleep perhaps to dream You’re shifting scene to scene Don't say goodbye, my friend 'cause some dreams, some dreams never end (never end) Melatonin Melatonin Melatonin Keeps me dreaming While deep asleep Counting sheep She still comes to me, she still comes to me She whispers, "Why did you try To take my dream away from me?" And I reply, looking into her eyes "Because this is where happiness lies. This is where your dream of happiness lies" (Where happiness lies) Uh! Melatonin Melatonin Melatonin Keeps me dreaming
3.
Crosses Of Light 04:49
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4.
Goodnight Mr. Ginger 03:58
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about

Jan Linton’s“Melatonin EP features Fluid Japan’s Todd Lewis (bass guitar, string synthesizer, and backing vocals) on two tracks, “Melatonin” and “Melatonin (Extended)”. It also features Logan Sky (synths and drum programming) of Steven Jones & Logan Sky and Visage on “Crosses of Light” and Marcus Wenner (flute) on “Goodnight Mr. Ginger”.

The title track “Melatonin”, with its potent, melodic bass guitar, brash beats, atmospheric synthesizers and vocoder, and angular, winding Ebow guitar riffs, hits deep into the sonic territory populated by the works of Ryuichi Sakamoto and Thomas Dolby, Duran Duran, Power Station, Yukihiro Takahashi (YMO), and Tones On Tail.

CRITICAL PRAISE FOR “MELATONIN”:

“A brash motorik variation based around squelchy samples that made me recall the London mix of Dolby and Sakamoto’s “Field Work.” The synth strings built calmness amid the rhythm, then Linton delivered an elegant descending eBow figure undulating through the song. Giving it a bold and confident, yet sensual demeanor.” – POST-PUNK MONK, music reviewer

CRITICAL PRAISE FOR “CROSSES OF LIGHT”:

“Crosses of Light” works within a freeform space where the luscious reverb of the guitar licks glint like sunlight dappling on the surface of a shady lake.” – POST-PUNK MONK, music reviewer

CRITICAL PRAISE FOR “GOODNIGHT MR. GINGER”:

“Crystalline pop sensibility. The assured crooning of Mr. Linton ultimately casts a languid spell on the song. The flute solo harkens back to the Mel Collins era of King Crimson.” – POST-PUNK MONK, music reviewer

postpunkmonk.com/2022/05/18/catching-up-with-jan-linton-melatonin-ep-and-byzantine-remixes-showcase-point-where-dance-and-art-rock-meld-together/

“Melatonin” was also named music reviewer Post-Punk Monk’s top pick for single of the year for 2022. Post-Punk Monk made top choice lists for three categories: 2022 Albums of the Year, 2022 Reissues of the Year, and 2022 Singles. “Melatonin” was in truly illustrious company, as his lists included Simple Minds, Ultravox, xPropaganda (Propaganda), John Foxx, Visage, ABC, Altered Images, Vicious Pink, and Steven Jones + Logan Sky.

postpunkmonk.com/2022/12/30/2022-the-year-in-buying-music/

Jan Linton has recorded and collaborated with artists that include Thomas Dolby/Thompson Twins/David Bowie bassist Matthew Seligman, Brian Eno guitarist Leo Abrahams, Porcupine Tree/Japan keyboardist Richard Barbieri, Duran Duran’s John Taylor, Bill Nelson, and Masami Tsuchiya.

The Melatonin EP was mastered by Logan Sky of Steven Jones & Logan Sky and Visage.

CRITICAL PRAISE FOR JAN LINTON

“Money spent on Jan Linton music is stoking that art rock hunger that is often neglected in ways that few artists are serving these days.” – POST-PUNK MONK, music reviewer

postpunkmonk.com/2022/05/18/catching-up-with-jan-linton-melatonin-ep-and-byzantine-remixes-showcase-point-where-dance-and-art-rock-meld-together/

FOR MORE OF JAN LINTON’S MUSIC ON BANDCAMP, PLEASE VISIT:

janlinton.bandcamp.com/merch

janlinton.bandcamp.com/music

PLEASE VISIT US AT OUR WEBSITE FOR FLUID JAPAN NEWS AND UPDATES:

fluidjapan.net/news

PLEASE VISIT THE FLUID JAPAN YOUTUBE CHANNEL:

www.youtube.com/@fluidjapan

credits

released March 21, 2022

“Melatonin” and “Melatonin (Extended)” written by: Jan Linton, Todd Lewis / Lyrics: Jan Linton
“Crosses of Light” written by: Jan Linton, Logan Sky / Lyrics: Jan Linton
“Goodnight Mr. Ginger” written by: Jan Linton / Lyrics: Jan Linton

• Jan Linton: Vocals, guitar & Ebow, fretless guitar, keyboards & synths, drum programming
• Todd Lewis – Bass guitar, string synthesizer, and backing vocals on “Melatonin” and “Melatonin (Extended)”
• Logan Sky – Synths, drum programming on “Crosses of Light”
• Marcus Wenner – Flute on “Goodnight Mr. Ginger”

Production & Mixing: Jan Linton
Mastered by: Logan Sky
Cover Art Design: Jan Linton

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Fluid Japan specialize in a fluid mix of alternative and electronic styles. Their music is sophisticated and atmospheric with heavy retro synths and layers of shimmering vocal harmonies. Active in the flourishing indie 90s Tokyo music scene, Fluid Japan is now based in America. The imagery behind their songs is fueled by the urban landscape of Tokyo that inspired Blade Runner and Neuromancer. ... more

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