The year was 1969, when Charles Manson shocked the world with the murder of Sharon Tate—an event that marked the end of the Summer of Love. These two individuals are said to have testified for the prosecution as members of his cult, revealing the motives behind the killings and the inner workings of “The Family.” Musically, however, they present a ...Read more (Original Japanese text by KANO)stark contrast, performing beautiful, delicate, and melancholic folk rock. The track “Young Girl,” characterized by a beautiful, soft vocal delivery, depicts a young girl striving to maintain her innocence amidst the turbulent waves of adulthood and society. Later, the two formed a band called “Desert Sun” and were active around Death Valley, but they never saw the light of day; Watkins died of leukemia at the young age of 40. I discovered a deadstock copy of this record—originally pressed in 2010 by the label HELTER SKELTER—and added it to my inventory. It’s a single-sided, 7-inch release. (Original Japanese text by KANO)

The legendary live recording “HARRY HOSONO & TIN PAN ALLEY IN CHINA TOWN,” featuring Haruomi Hosono’s Tin Pan Alley, performed on May 8, 1976, at “Tong Fa Shin Kan,” a long-established Chinese restaurant in Yokohama’s Chinatown The 7-inch singles “Silk Road” and “Peking Duck,” which were available for pre-sale at the pop-up event held to commemorat ...Read moree the LP release, are now on general sale!!! A joint release by KAKUBARHYTHM and medium.

I’m absolutely thrilled that this single features a version of Van Dyke Parks’ “Tropical New Orleans Chinatown Anthem” that differs from the album version—the A-side “Peking Duck” (sample 1) and the Caribbean-folk-inspired B-side “Black Peanuts” (sample 2) are both incredibly exciting and top-notch. A must-have 7-inch single featuring a pairing of ...Read morekey tracks that bridge “Tropical Dandy” and “Tai’an Trading Company.”
“HARRY HOSONO & TIN PAN ALLEY IN CHINA TOWN,” the legendary live recording of Haruomi Hosono’s Tin Pan Alley performed on May 8, 1976, at “Tong Fa Shin Kan,” a long-established Chinese restaurant in Yokohama’s Chinatown. The 7-inch singles “Silk Road” and “Peking Duck”—which were previously available for pre-sale at the pop-up event held to commemorate the LP release—are now on general sale!!! A joint release by KAKUBARHYTHM and medium.

This is the Third Ear Band’s second album, released following their 1969 debut after they had their equipment stolen in 1968. A version released by Odeon with a Japanese sleeve insert has also been confirmed. The album consists of four tracks: “Air,” “Earth,” “Fire,” and “Water.” It presents a completely acoustic, transcendent sound that fuses Indi ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Adachi)an classical raga, European chamber music, improvisation, and drones. The pulsating beat of hand drums is accompanied by flowing melodies from the oboe, recorder, violin, and viola. The performance is magnificent, inducing a trance-like state as if witnessing an ancient ritual—a sound that defies categorization as rock, folk, or jazz. Although it reportedly captivated the hippie scene at the time, this mesmerizing psychedelic ensemble reaches beyond a limited community to appeal to listeners of experimental music as well. (Original Japanese text by Adachi)

A good compilation that delves into a brief period when folk-rock sounds like slide guitar and fretless bass met drum machines and synthesizers, and satin vocals blended together. The songs are tinged with a sense of mystique, akin to that of Stevie Nicks or Kate Bush. The 10 romantic and sensual songs unfold like scenes from an imaginary movie. Su ...Read morese Millemann, who was featured in "Numero," is also included.

アルバムは長らく廃盤となり、過去27年間で公演はほんの数回（コロラド州ラポートやワイオミング州センテニアルといった小さな町を含む）しか行われておらずカルトな存在としてカントリー、フォークロックのマニアに愛されてきたシカゴのバンドSOULED AMERICAN。彼らの最後のアルバ作品である「Notes Campfire」発表30周年記念盤をストックしました。オルタナティブカントリー名作としても名高いデビューアルバム「Fe」でのアップビートな魅力から、この閉じられたムードに至るバンドの軌跡ごとグッときますが、噛み締める歌声と時間感覚を失うスローテンポ、控えめな表現の芸術性を証明する一枚としてもたまらない作品。 (Akie)

パンデミック初期にNTSラジオDeath Is Not The End番組で放送された、1970年代のフィリピン・マニラの密室的・四畳半フォークロックをテーマに選曲された90分。東南アジア・オリエンタル異国情緒漂う言葉の響き、メロディ、湯加減。哀愁。カセットテープ・オンリー限定版。
世界各地の古い貴重音源、80年代90年代ロンドンやブリストル海賊ラジオCMカットアップ集など発掘カセット音源を中心に続々とオブスキュア貴重音源をリリースする名レーベルDeath is Nor The Endならではのカセット音質に寄り添うナイス・リリース。 (コンピューマ)

昨年は各種メディアにて”ベスト・リイシュー”を獲得したMICHAEL O'SHEAの再発を手がけた〈ALLCHIVAL〉から。60年代後半のアイルランド移民帰国、海賊ラジオの出現、シンセサイザーの流入など、芳醇な音楽的成長機会によって独自に発展を遂げたアイルランドミュージックシーン。その中で腕のあるミュージシャンが数多く登場するも、その殆どが活躍のチャンスが多くある国外に。今作品の収録された大半が、アイルランド以外では知られていないアーティスト。ケルト民謡とジャズオーケストラが邂逅したJOE O'DONNELL「Caravan」(sample1)や、GRANNY'S INTENTIONS「Nutmeg, Bitter-Sweet」 (sample2)など、鳥肌が立つような直情的旋律が本当に独特。 (Akie)

驚きの再発出ました！1968年ESPよりリリースされた今なお現役のSSW/フォークロックシンガーRANDY BURNSの2ndアルバム！さすがは当時ESPからのリリースされたとだけあって、一聴して魅了させられるアンニュイとカラフルの共存。フォークからソフトロックまでを豊かなメロディの上で行き来し、ハーモニカ、オルガンやピアノなど織り交ぜ多彩に彩られた、気だるく、低く、美しい歌声。最高です。 (住友)