The sweet soul ballads of the 1960s by the Delfonics, Jean-Claude Vannier’s vivid arrangements for Serge Gainsbourg, and, of course, a masterpiece album of dramatic, melancholic, romantic soul ballads and slow funk that resonates with the left-field psychedelic funk flavor of Melbourne’s cinematic soul movement (as exemplified by Surprise Chef and Karate Boogaloo). While on previous albums he played all the instruments himself, this release features trusted friends from the label’s circle (Lachlan Stuckey and Jethro Curtin of Surprise Chef on guitar and keyboards, respectively; Darvid Thor of Karate Boogaloo on bass; and Henry Jenkins—of Surprise Chef, Karate Boogaloo, and Frollen Music Library) handling production.) The album features 10 tracks recorded with great care. While brimming with a love for analog, the grainy, dry, yet warm soundscape is utterly captivating. His understated sense of style as a drummer and that unique groove are truly beautiful. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)