Kaoru Akimoto (KAORU AKIMOTO) / COLOGNE (LP)

Kaoru Akimoto's only album, which is a rich mix of advanced arrangements and urban lyrics, will finally be reissued on analog. When it was first released, there were few presses and only a few music connoisseurs knew about it, but it was picked up by famous DJs and was rapidly reevaluated, making it a rare piece of work. Satoshi Takebe arranged the dazzling electro boogie "Dress Down," which was released in 2017 and immediately sold out. The backing members are also very talented, including Kenjiro Sakiya, who penned the Crystal Urbain ballad ``Today I'm Alone,'' which strongly reflects the city-style worldview. This is an important piece that connects Japanese BOOGIE, which is gaining popularity worldwide, and CITY POP.

A1. Beginning
A2. narcissist
A3. Dress Down
A4. Two Call
A5. when the night ends
B1. Grief Puzzle
B2． selfish high heels
B3. I'm all alone today
B4. Love Letter
B5. moonlit night

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