| Achromatic | |
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| Studio album by Merzbow + HEXA | |
| Released | July 27, 2018 |
| Recorded | 2017 |
| Genre | Noise |
| Length | 37:26 |
| Label | Dais |
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Resident Advisor | 3.8/5 [1] |
| Tiny Mix Tapes |    [2] |
| Spectrum Culture | 3.75/5 [3] |
Achromatic is a collaborative album by the Japanese noise musician Merzbow and HEXA, a duo of Lawrence English and Jamie Stewart of Xiu Xiu.
All music is composed by Masami Akita, Lawrence English, Jamie Stewart.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Merzhex Part 1" | 4:53 |
| 2. | "Merzhex Part 2" | 4:53 |
| 3. | "Merzhex Part 3" | 4:34 |
| 4. | "Merzhex Part 4" | 5:20 |
| 5. | "Hexamer" | 17:46 |
| Total length: | 37:26 | |
All personnel credits adapted from the album notes. [4]
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