Vinyl Releases
KOKEZARU KUMIKYOKU (LP)
12 Inch LP
02.02.24
HIMAWARI (LP)
12 Inch LP
01.02.24
(originally released in 1987, comes with obi, pressed on black viny) a masterpiece of japanese ambient/new age music
HRLP315
HMV RECORD SHOP/LAWSON (JAPAN)
A1: Himawari
A2: Retro no Shizuku
A3: Yasha
A4: Boufuu
A5: Reien no Madobe
LIVE AT VIDRO 77 (2LP)
2x12 Inch
01.02.24
gatefold 2lp with obi strip, this is a completely unreleased live recording from june 8, 1977
A1: Mellow Dream
B1: Speak Low
B2: Body And Soul
C1: Love For Sale
D1: Mr. P.C.
KUMO NO MUKO: A JOURNEY INTO 80S JAPANS AMBIENT AND SYNTH POP SOUND (2LP)
2x12 Inch
03.09.18
since so many european labels have been reissuing lost and obscure 1980s japanese ambient albums of late, it was probably inevitable that at least one label would put together a compilation paying tribute to the sound. it turns out that jazzy couscous has won the race with kumo no moko, a superb double album that does a terrific job in putting japan s 80s ambient scene in context. as you d expect, the majority of the tracks feature either dreamy electronic sounds or a mixture of acoustic and electronic instrumentation, with nods to jazz coming thick and fast. there are naturally a couple of fairly well-known names on show, but for the most part the compilers have done a terrific job in highlight lesser-known tracks from unsung heroes.
Jazzy Couscous
HMV Record Shop