TRUE TEMPO by BANK

CD Version
SKU85266
ArtistBANK
TitleTRUE TEMPO
LabelEM RECORDS
Catalog #EM1144CD
Tag
ReleaseW 08 - 2016
FormatCD - JPNCD
EAN Barcode4560283211440
Import
 € 13,50 incl. VAT, excl. shipping

Tracks

  1. True Tempo
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/t/85265_true_tempo/1_true_tempo.mp3
  2. 7 Days
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/t/85265_true_tempo/2_7_days.mp3
  3. Vision
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/t/85265_true_tempo/3_vision.mp3
  4. I Don't Know why
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/t/85265_true_tempo/4_i_dont_know_why.mp3
  5. Faith
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/t/85265_true_tempo/5_faith.mp3
  6. Step
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/t/85265_true_tempo/6_step.mp3

Description

Cool, sophisticated and melodically funky pop from Japan, recorded in 2014/15.Six irresistible new songs from veteran members of 90s Tokyo underground pop bands like Love Tambourines, Arch and Bridge, all influenced by the Tokyo Neo Acoustic scene as well as early "club music" like Acid Jazz, Rare Groove and early Techno and mentored by Kenji Takimi of Crue-L Records. Bank formed in 2006 and have been assiduously honing their sound since then, distilling an elegant brew compounded of 80s dance music, the funkier elements of post-punk and the Factory Records roster, and other groups such as Young Marble Giants, Weekend and Duran Duran. A consummate blend. Vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Dai Nakamura is joined by guitarist Nobuyuki Ohashi, keyboardist Tadashi Kitami, with Fumio Hirami on bass and Bo Suzuki on drums. The contributions of the latter two are a key part of Bank's charm, with Hirami's funky bass laid over Suzuki's YMO-inspired grid-style drums. But make no mistake, these are true songs, not mere rhythmic exercises. Featuring memorable melodies, heavenly harmonies and attractive arrangements, these songs were mixed and mastered by Tomoki Kanda, a renowned member of the Shibuya-kei scene.

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