Let’s just say it wasn’t the music that made me fall asleep. 😉

At that time, my life was intense. Even during school, I had several holiday and side jobs. I worked during the day and DJ’d at night to finance my hobbies. I longed for freedom early on and wanted to be independent from my parents’ home — especially since our relationship had become complicated after my father passed away. I was simply exhausted.

And yes, of course, I tried a few things back then. But honestly, what I saw around me was enough to make me step back fairly quickly. In the end, it was mostly harmless — a joint now and then, sometimes too much alcohol.

As for Made in Japan, finding an original pressing might be challenging. Vinyl releases today tend to be limited. But some classics are definitely worth the hunt.