TAKANAKA

It's really fun, of course, but it doesn't have the aesthetic or memorability to back it up like other 高中正義 records do. Still- I'm really impressed 高中正義's skill when it comes to playing a guitar. This man really is a master of his craft and his highs are some of the highest highs I've ever seen in music. And he's doing this shit in the 1970's? Insane. Not his best but still a nice listen

masayoshi takanaka’s iconic, jazz infused city pop style maintains an insanely high level of quality after just two albums, which is incredibly impressive. takanaka’s solo career was really off its feet from its very inception, and this album stands as continuous proof of this after 76’s “seychelles”. the groovy, summer strollin’ vibe of this record is maintained through the careful instrumentation, absolutely stellar songwriting, and clear passion that kept ... read more

GREAT JAZZ-FUSION PROJECT.....

fav track: MAMBO MAGIC

Not as memorable as other records from him, as it does not really tie to a specific niche. Nevertheless, from a pure musical perspective, it seems like he was born with the ability to perfectly simulate what is optimal for the human ears and create an ear orgasm. Really, there are so many instruments being played, and they all seem to sync together perfectly.