Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
(25th Anniversary Edition)
by Kid Koala

— Released 22nd August 2025

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – the bonkers sound collage / 2000 skratch odyssey from the musical genius that is Kid Koala – gets the 25th Anniversary reissue treatment from Ninja Tune. A true musical visionary, Eric San aka Kid Koala combined a sensei-like approach to his craft with wild humour, giving his art an utterly inimitable quality. A dedicated turntablist (“turntablism”: the art of using turntables as a musical instrument to create original sounds, mixes, and rhythms), San recorded Carpal Tunnel Syndrome entirely on turntables, hand-cutting vinyl records onto an eight-track recorder. The result is an eccentric, joyful romp through his uniquely warped and brilliant mind.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
(25th Anniversary Edition)
by Kid Koala

— Released 22nd August 2025

Tracklist

  • LP
  1. 1
    Strut Hear
  2. 2
    Nerdball
  3. 3
    Fender Bender
  4. 4
    Drunk Trumpet
  5. 5
    Roboshuffle
  6. 6
    Barhopper 1
  7. 7
    Music for Morning People
  8. 8
    Naptime
  9. 9
    A Night at The Nufonia
  10. 10
    Temple of Gloom
  11. 11
    Scurvy
  12. 12
    Like Irregular Chickens
  13. 13
    Barhopper 2
  14. 14
    Roll Credits
  15.  
    Play All (14)

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – the bonkers sound collage / 2000 skratch odyssey from the musical genius that is Kid Koala – gets the 25th Anniversary reissue treatment from Ninja Tune. A true musical visionary, Eric San aka Kid Koala combined a sensei-like approach to his craft with wild humour, giving his art an utterly inimitable quality. A dedicated turntablist (“turntablism”: the art of using turntables as a musical instrument to create original sounds, mixes, and rhythms), San recorded Carpal Tunnel Syndrome entirely on turntables, hand-cutting vinyl records onto an eight-track recorder. The result is an eccentric, joyful romp through his uniquely warped and brilliant mind.