baba 5 & Yurika Hanashima - Kokoro - こころ [Pink Vinyl]

Format: LP
Catalogue No.: BTR98PNK
Barcode: 4062548097986
Release Date: 06 Dec 2024
Genre: Funk

TRACKLIST:
A1. Empty Hands あなたの両手に花束を
A2. Kokoro こころ
A3. Halilim Halilim 情熱の浜辺
A4. A Flower Called Indica インディカの花
B1. Tokyo Midnight - 東京ミッドナイト
B2. Nasnusa - ナスヌーサ
B3. Crossroad Of Love - 愛の交差点
B4. Blue Universe - 蒼い世界

The playful and summery “Halilim Halilim” was inadvertently named by Dani Ever Hadani of Middle Eastern psych and surf rockers, Ouzo Bazouka, and alludes to how love enters and leaves our lives like the air blown through a flute. Ilam Smilan’s exceptional guitar playing stands out, as does the unwavering groove and rhythm of drummer Raz Man; recently heard among a coterie of feted studio musicians for Mr Bongo signing Project Gemini. On "A Flower Called Indica”, Yurika’s Japanese vocal pays tribute to the ubiquitous allure of flowers, and the powerful bonds between friends, over Sababa 5’s psychedelic groove.

The second half of the record collects Sababa 5 and Yurika’s earlier and incredibly popular singles. The dance floor smashing “Tokyo Midnight” is an uptempo psychedelic funk ripper, whilst “Nasnusa”, with its walking bassline and nostalgic love story, is the biggest hit in Sababa 5’s repertoire thus far. Love in the moment is a recurring theme as the “Crossroad Of Love” (Ai no Kousaten) delivers another timeless moment of Mediterranean meets Japanese soul.

The attraction of Yurika's mesmerising vocals over Sababa 5's infectious grooves is irresistible across ‘Kokoro’, and the album marks a significant milestone in both their musical journeys. As Sababa 5 continue to redefine their sound, and Yurika establishes herself as a vocalist of note, ‘Kokoro’ stands as a testament to the power of collaboration and the timeless bonds of music, love and romance.

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