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Expected Release Date 5th December 2026
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A1. Sunrise
A2. Cool Head
A3. Why He Never Knows
A4. Twilight
B1. Highway
B2. Leaving Tonight
B3. Work Out
B4. Son Of Pin Head
Across time and beyond genre, this is an audio component test record that continues to earn universal acclaim. Drop the needle and
unleash the fateful grooves etched into its tracks.
The rediscovery of this album—originally produced as a test record for high-end audio systems—stands as one of the great rewards
brought about by the rare groove movement. The project was led by the visionary Katsunori Ishida, who would later become renowned
as a producer, composer, and arranger for numerous television and film soundtracks. Gathering an exceptional lineup of musicians
including Shuichi “Ponta” Murakami, Akira Okazawa, Mikio Masuda, Kenji Ohmura, and Tantan, Ishida crafted a sound that is both tight
and sophisticated.
Tracks such as “Cool Head” and “Son Of Pin Head” showcase grooves that are at times as powerful as a hammer blow, and at others as
thrilling as a rushing torrent. The musicianship, precision, and dynamic energy throughout are simply outstanding. Today, thanks to its
remarkable level of craftsmanship and commanding presence, this album is recognized as a true masterpiece, admired and celebrated
far beyond the boundaries of any single genre.
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