This album features “Hi Tech Jazz”—a masterpiece that defined the genre and is hailed as one of the most influential tracks in UR history! It’s an album that essentially gave the middle finger to the commercialized “smooth jazz” that was booming at the time. Drawing inspiration from the origins of jazz all the way to the driving force behind Detroit techno, this rebellious spirit gave birth to heartwarming melodies and cosmic sounds. It’s a timeless classic hailed as such by everyone from top DJs to underground heroes. It’s the kind of track you’ll want to listen to no matter how you’re feeling—and it might even bring a tear to your eye. (Original Japanese text by Akie)