【5/22 Release FWRF-029】Hiroshi Sato / Aozora / Kotoba selected by Flat The Laidback (7inch)

A city-pop track from Hiroshi Sato's critically acclaimed album "Aozora," arranged by Ryuichi Sakamoto, is now available on 7-inch vinyl. Hiroshi Sato, a singer-songwriter who debuted on Bellwood Records, a label that supported the dawn of Japanese folk and rock in the 1970s and greatly influenced the development of J-POP. The classic song "Aozora," included on the 1976 album "Aozora," is now being released as a single. Ryuichi Sakamoto handled the arrangement and also played synthesizer on the track. Sakamoto's brilliant rhythm and sophisticated arrangements of piano & electric piano and strings, along with Kunio Muramatsu of Sugar Babe's stylish electric guitar tone, make this a breathtakingly wonderful mellow track. The B-side features the funky "Kissaten Rock" track "Kotoba." Import duties and taxes are the buyer’s responsibility. ■Tracklist : SIDE A : 1. Aozora SIDE B : 1. Kotoba