Tomoko Aran
Kukan (LP)
TOMOKO ARAN
Fuyu-Kukan
WQJL-207
- Reissued on Clear Blue Vinyl
- Features the track “Midnight Pretenders," sampled by The Weeknd
- Produced by Masatoshi Nishimura
DESCRIPTION
Tomoko Aran’s “Fuyu Kukan” to be reissued on Clear Blue Vinyl!
The album Fuyu Kukan, featuring the track “Midnight Pretenders” recently brought back into the spotlight after being sampled by The Weeknd is set to be repressed on clear blue vinyl!
Produced by Masatoshi Nishimura of FENCE OF DEFENSE, this innovative album blends elements of new wave and rock with mellow tunes and experimental sounds. Originally released in 1983, it has gained renewed popularity in recent years thanks to the global city pop revival. Tracks like the mellow “I’m In Love” and “Midnight Pretenders”, as well as the cosmic-sounding “Hannya”, have captivated a new generation of listeners both in Japan and abroad.
Audio Source: 2022 restored version, Hi-res 96 kHz/24bit
Notes:
2025 Japan reissue. Clear Blue vinyl. Analog master tape restoration and archiving onto DSD by Seigen Ono at Saidera Mastering. This analog master is flat converted from DSD to 96kHz 24bit.
A1. Body To Body 4:05
A2. Lonely Night 2:22
A3. I'm In Love 5:51
A4. ジ・レ・ン・マ 3:07
A5. Midnight Pretenders 5:43
B1. ひと夏のタペストリー 4:28
B2. HANNYA 5:28
B3. しゃくなYesterday 4:59
B4. Baby, Don't You Cry Anymore 5:24
Barcode and Other Identifiers:
Barcode 4943674429851
Phonographic Copyright (p) Warner Music Japan Inc.
Copyright (c) Warner Music Japan Inc.
Recorded At Studio Birdman
Remastered At Saidera Mastering
Distributed By Lawson Entertainment, Inc.