release date: Jul. 1, 1987
format: cd
[album rate: 3,5 / 5] [3,68]
producer: Bill Laswell, Ryuichi Sakamoto
label: Sony Music - nationality: Japan
Tracklist: 1. "Before Long" (4 / 5) - 2. "Neo Geo" (4 / 5) - 3. "Risky" (feat. Iggy Pop) - 4. "Free Trading" - 5. "Shogunade" - 6. "Parata" - 7. "Okinawa Song - Chin Nuku Juushii" - 8. "After All"
Studio album release by Ryuichi Sakamoto. I first came across this album around the year 2000, and it soon became one of my favourites by Sakamoto. Before that I basically only knew of Sweet Revenge (1994), Beauty (1989), and his world famous soundtrack Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983). After finding this beauty, I have collected another handful of albums by this fantastic modern composer. I don't think all his albums are great but I really enjoy his willingness to explore new musical territories, and you never know what style he investigates next, although modern classical, synth pop and new age are sticking styles in his vast repertoire. The short instrumental piano track "Before Long", which is SO beautiful and also so much Sakamoto, is the best track here. The only downside to it is the short playing time of 01:19 min.
[ allmusic.com 3 / 5 stars ]
