Packaging Analysis And Review, Vol. 3: A Harsh Smoker’s Sonic Compilation

Packaging analysis and review by: Rx Zenabi

Roll it, smoke it, and listen to it.

Today, we feature one of the most unique and interesting compilation albums, “A Harsh Smoker’s Sonic Compilation” rolling paper and digital download package. You see, these types of multimedia art packages is what THC Zine lives (and smokes) for. It’s a well-made and well-thought out product that incorporates great artwork, art design, and music in one compact, bad-ass item.

Yes, it’s an actual joint rolling paper product with some of the most awesome packaging art, plus the music inside. Who says you can’t “smoke” your music, or listen to your “smoke”? The actual product and its packaging, design, and art direction alone is already worth the price.

It’s as big as an oversized lighter, and almost just as thick, making it easy to bring in your handy smoker’s pouch (make sure it’s covered in thick plastic) and you can carry it anywhere where there’s smoking and music-listening to be had.

Aside from the excellent rolling paper, and its expanded artwork inside, is a hot compilation from some of the best Asian/international experimental, noise, and sound art entities to give you one hell of a good time as you smoke joint after joint of this excellent product (cannabis or legal herbal smoke supplements not included).

From China’s OG Mei Zhiyong and our own JOEE Mejias, to Rudolf Eb.er and Monobloc Sound Fidelity, and everyone else in between, you have 33 of the best sound artists and experimental sound sorcerers to listen to. These 33 well curated tracks serve as the best accompaniment to your rolling papers, one per track, as you roll and smoke joint after joint of weed or some legal herbal smokes to accompany your heady trip.

The packaging features a sealable clip at the back, that opens up an accordion-style layout that displays the tracklist. Inside is where it holds the 33 rolling papers. The music is available as a high-res download and a visually pleasing online stream, complete with an oldschool winamp player and cool psychedelic visuals to make it more fun.

Each box contains 33 tracks that range from psychedelic drones and noise, to extreme sound art and synth cacophony. Cue the track, roll your joint, light it, and smoke away while exploring the black hole of the best sonic sculpting musicians from the nether dimensions.

If you’re out of rolling papers, we HIGHly recommend you buy A Harsh Smoker’s Sonic Compilation. Smoke with some of the best experimental tracks today.