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Gusokumuzu

Youki na Kyuujitsu

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PLP-7946

LP Black $42
  • Second album from Gusokumuzu
  • Inspired by Hosono Haruomi and Happy End
  • Pressed on black vinyl

Description

In the year since the release of Gusokumuzu’s self-titled debut, the band has been nominated for the prestigious CD shop award, released the smash hit single “Fuyu no Sasayaki” as well as the already sold-out early works compilation Gusokumuzukan, and written songs for some of Japan’s most popular artists. Their unique brand of neo-soul takes cues from their native Tokyo, simultaneously incorporating the glitzy Metropolitan sounds of city pop, and the folksy psychedelia of Haruomi Hosono and Happy End to create a sound quite unlike anything else.

Their second album, Youki na Kyujitsu (lit. A Cheery Day Off) sees a band that has already cemented their position in the upper echelon of Japan’s indie music scene level up in every way imaginable. Their sonic identity remains unchanged: laid-back guitar riffs and breezy grooves are still abundant; but Youki na Kyujitsu is more sophisticated than their...

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Preview Tracklist

  • 1 風を待って (Kaze wo Matte)
  • 2 バスが揺れて (Bus ga Yurete)
  • 3 冬のささやき (Fuyu no Sasayaki)
  • 4 もうすぐだなぁ (Mousugudana)
  • 5 夢にならないように (Yumeni Naranaiyouni)
  • 6 シェリー (Sherry)
  • 7 ステンドの夜 (stained no Yoru)
  • 8 冷たい惑星 (Tsumetai Wakusei)
  • 9 ハイライト (Highlight)
  • 10 ゆうらん船 (Yuransen)