Gonzalez Mikami: Gate Of Notion (1993)
It’s perhaps uncommon knowledge that the best marriages (and relationships) are those comprised of two individuals coming together not in spite of…
February 21, 2020
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Hajime Mizoguchi (溝口肇): A Pretty Dance (1987)
As long as there is summer and people still want to hear/read about another Hajime Mizoguchi album, I’ll be more than happy…
July 26, 2019
Toshiyuki Honda (本多俊之): Saxophone Music (1986)
I think that just about does it. If you had on your bingo card Toshiyuki Honda to complete the Japanese “saxophonist goes…
July 5, 2019
Today’s Latin Project: Today’s Latin Project (1983)
A leftfield reimagining of vaunted Afro-Cuban jazz classics, in a new school “futuristic” Japanese Pop style, shouldn’t sound so interesting as it…
June 28, 2019
Yuki Nakayamate (なかやまて由希): Octopussy (オクトパシー) (1982)
My apologies to my less than trusty Google Translation app, but there are only a few things I can describe as legibly…
June 7, 2019
KEDGE: Complete Samples (1988)
And now for some early magic from notable J-Pop producer and songwriter Keiichi Tomita aka Tomita Lab. Complete Samples by KEDGE, for…
March 15, 2019
R. Carlos Nakai with Wind Travelin’ Band, Shonosuke Ohkura, Oki Kano: Island Of Bows (1994)
Streams of understanding, via spiritual land bridges, or how a Navajo-Ute found a musical connection with Japanese sonorities/tradition. Somehow, I feel a…
November 8, 2018
Marica: Jellyfish 海月 (1987)
When Yasuaki Shimizu’s Mariah split up their story appeared to end there. Marica’s Jellyfish 海月 proves that Mariah was just a small…
September 21, 2018
The Voice & Rhythm: Ohh!!! (1985)
Leave it to me to create a post that’s not “evergreen” for a record that positively radiates with fun. Imagine Parliament set…
August 31, 2018
Tsugutoshi Goto: City Trickles: 街の雫 (1984)
Simply impressive. What else is there to say about Tsugutoshi Goto’s City Trickles: 街の雫? Most double-LP’s suffer under the weight of their…
August 24, 2018
Paradigm Shift: The Rain Child And The River King (1986)
Seems like the perfect time to sneak this one through ye olde FOND/SOUND blog. Led by Makoto Matsushita, proud creator of one…
July 20, 2018
Hajime Mizoguchi: Oasis – Behind The Clear Waters (1986)
Let’s take a step back. Let’s take a breather and rediscover the music of Hajime Mizoguchi. Romantic, sunny, and surprisingly graceful, Halfinch…
July 6, 2018