HiM [US] 1110 (2008 Japanese exclusive issue 8-track CD album - HiM is the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Doug Scharin, a member of the rich US Midwest indie scene who began the group as a side project during downtime from his variousday jobs [including membership in Codeine, Rex, and June of 44]. Offering a fusion of rock, post-punk, jazz, and Afro-beat, with an ear for studio-enhanced roots reggae, this release features a collaboration with JoshLarue and the Tokyo based group, Ultra Living, sealed picture sleeve + obi strip)