Original Love – 風の歌を聴け (Kaze no Uta o Kike) (2016 Reissue 2LP)

About this Record

Originally released in June 1994, 風の歌を聴け (Kaze no Uta o Kike / Listen to the Song of the Wind) stands as one of the definitive masterpieces of 1990s Japanese pop, blending Shibuya-kei sophistication with lush 1970s soul, funk, and AOR sensibilities. Fronted by charismatic singer-songwriter and producer Takao Tajima, Original Love reached peak critical and commercial acclaim during this era.

While an original limited vinyl edition was issued in 1994, this 2016 release (Universal Music Japan / USM Japan, UPJY-9060/1) is a highly sought-after audiophile 2LP reissue pressed in the EU for optimal fidelity. Sprawling the ten album tracks across four full sides at 33 ⅓ RPM using the 2014 remasters, it delivers extraordinary sonic depth. Highlights include the soulful road-trip anthem ‘朝日のあたる道 (Asahi no Ataru Michi)’ and dynamic dancefloor cuts like ‘The Rover’ and ‘フィエスタ (Fiesta)’. An essential staple for collectors of 90s J-soul, Shibuya-kei, and Japanese groove.

Tracklist & Notes

• Side A:
  1. The Rover
  2. It’s a Wonderful World
  3. The Best Day of My Life
• Side B:
  1. 二つの手のように (Futatsu no Te no You ni)
  2. フィエスタ (Fiesta)
• Side C:
  1. 心 (Album Mix) (Kokoro)
  2. 時差を駆ける想い (Jisa o Kakeru Omoi)
  3. Two Vibrations
• Side D:
  1. Sleepin’ Beauty
  2. 朝日のあたる道 (Album Mix) (Asahi no Ataru Michi)