MURO / VARIOUS - Trans Groove Express: A Musical Journey To The Other Side Of Express Records

Fourth Wave

£60.78

Format: LP
Catalogue No.: FWRF001
Release Date: 23 Dec 2024
Genre: Funk

Fourth Wave's latest compilation feels like a musical postcard from Japan's vibrant underground, gliding through genres with effortless charm. Mari Nakamoto's 'Day Dreaming' sets a tranquil mood with her airy vocals drifting over soft, dreamy instrumentals. Yudai Suzuki's 'Midnight Calling' brings smoky sax riffs and laid-back grooves, perfect for late-night introspection. Yasuhiro Abe's 'Night Fish' dives into psychedelic waters, swirling with hypnotic melodies and unpredictable rhythms. Maki Asakawa's 'Kohi Hitotsu' radiates raw emotion, her voice rich with longing. Yuji Ozeki's 'Futaribun No Yume' blends traditional Japanese sounds with modern electronics, crafting a sound both timeless and futuristic. Jin Kirigaya's 'Matenro Monogatari' closes the collection with cinematic depth, its sweeping arrangement lingering long after the final note.

Side 1
A1. Mari Nakamoto - "Day Dreaming"
A2. Yudai Suzuki - "Midnight Calling"
A3. Yasuhiro Abe - "Night Fish"
A4. Amateras - "Un Blco Nella Sabbia"
Side 2
B1. Maki Asakawa - "Kohi Hitotsu"
B2. Yuji Ozeki - "Futaribun No Yume"
B3. Mari Nakamoto - "Bird Of Beauty"
B4. Hiroshi Kamayatsu - "Aruke Aruke"
B5. Jin Kirigaya - "Matenro Monogatari"