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Ryuichi Sakamoto & The Kakutougi Session

Summer Nerves [Japanese Import]

Summer Nerves [Japanese Import]

Great Tracks | CAT #: MHJL-155

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KEY FEATURES

  • Long-awaited official reissue of this Japanese gem
  • High-Quality Japanese Pressing
  • 1xLP pressed on Clear Yellow Vinyl
  • Cutting by Bernie Grundman
  • Limited supply

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ARTIST: Ryuichi Sakamoto & The Kakutougi Session
LABEL: Great Tracks
CAT NO: MHJL-155
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GENRE / STYLE:

  • Electronic
  • Reggae
  • Funk / Soul
  • Jazz Funk
  • Disco
  • Synth-Pop
  • Reggae-Pop
  • City Pop

RELEASE DESCRIPTION

The great Ryuichi Sakamoto with an all-star line-up (Yukihiro Takahashi, Ray Ohara, Kenji Ohmura, Pecker, Akiko Yano, Shigeru Suzuki, Masaki Matsubara…), with a glimpse of Dub-mixing techniques for an exceptional album originally released in 1979 on CBS / Sony Japan and reissued on vinyl for the first time since 1983!

TRACKLIST

1. Summer Nerves
2. You're Friend to Me
3. Sleep on My Baby
4. Theme of Kakutougi
5. Gonna Go To I Colony
6. Time Trip
7. Sweet Illusion
8. Neuronian Network

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CREDITS

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Ryuichi Sakamoto was a genius Japanese musician, composer, and producer who has been active in the music industry for over four decades. He first gained international recognition as a member of the electronic music group Yellow Magic Orchestra in the late 1970s and has since become known for his work as a solo artist and renowned for his prolific film scores and collaborations with other musicians.

Sakamoto's music was known for its experimental, avant-garde sound, which incorporated elements of electronic, classical, and traditional Japanese music. He released numerous albums throughout his career, including the critically acclaimed "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence" soundtrack, which featured his hit single "Forbidden Colours."

In addition to his music career, Sakamoto was involved in a number of environmental and humanitarian causes. He was a vocal advocate for sustainable energy and worked with organizations such as Greenpeace and the Rainforest Foundation.

Sakamoto was also recognized for his contributions to music and culture. He won multiple awards, including an Academy Award for Best Original Score for his work on the film "The Last Emperor," and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Yellow Magic Orchestra.

On March 28, 2023, Sakamoto passed away at the age of 71 from a long battle with cancer. His influence on music and culture will continue to be felt for years to come.

Learn more about Ryuichi Sakamoto here.

SOLO ALBUMS

  1. Thousand Knives (1978)
  2. B-2 Unit (1980)
  3. Left-Handed Dream (1981)
  4. Ongaku Zukan (1984)
  5. Esperanto (1985)
  6. Futurista (1986)
  7. Illustrated Musical Encyclopedia (1986)
  8. Neo Geo (1987)
  9. Beauty (1989)
  10. Heartbeat (1991)
  11. Sweet Revenge (1994)
  12. Smoochy (1995)
  13. 1996 (1996)
  14. Discord (1997)
  15. BTTB (1999)
  16. Comica (2002)
  17. Elephantism (2002)
  18. Chasm (2004)
  19. Out of Noise (2009)
  20. Playing the Piano (2009)
  21. Three (2013)
  22. Async (2017)
  23. 12 (2023)
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