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ARTIST
YANO, AKIKO
TITLE
Ai Ga Nakucha Ne
FORMAT
CD
LABEL
WEWANTSOUNDS
CATALOG #
WWSCD 047CD
WWSCD 047CD
GENRE
ROCK
RELEASE DATE
10/29/2021
Wewantsounds reissue
Akiko Yano
's cult classic
Ai Ga Nakucha Ne
, recorded in 1982 and co-produced by
Ryuichi Sakamoto
.
Ai Ga Nakucha Ne
("there must be love" in Japanese) is Akiko Yano's sixth studio album and follows
Tadaima
in 1981. It continues exploring the electro-pop sound of its predecessor, hot on the heels of her touring with
Yellow Magic Orchestra
between 1979 and 1980. For this album, Akiko decided to try something new; she enrolled English musicians
Mick Karn
,
Steve Jansen
and
David Sylvian
from
Japan
and booked the Air Studios in London under the supervision of engineer
Steve Nye
. Over a couple of weeks, the musicians created a fascinating soundscape full of catchy pop tunes, sung in both Japanese and English. Reminiscing about the studio sessions, Steve Jansen notes "Our music's different but we maybe had a similar process of working. It was a great environment because the studio was a great place to work. It was very insular. There were four studios and there were always groups working in there 24/7." The eleven tracks featured on
Ai Ga Nakucha Ne
, mostly composed by Akiko -- are a great collection of catchy tunes featuring her distinctive vocals and accompanied by the Japan musicians. As Akiko explains about the creative process, "I didn't think to imitate or to make another
Tin Drum
. But I had Steve Jansen and Mick Karn, these excellent musicians. They were eager to understand the songs, then they put in everything they had. I knew the material was different from what they usually played in Japan. But it was a great experience working with them." There are many highlights on the album, from the pop edge of "Aisuru Hito Yo" to the avant groove of "Another Wedding Song", each song is memorable and the album ends with the superb "Good Night" sung by Akiko and David Sylvian. The original 1982 LP release included a 24-page booklet featuring many photos by
Pennie Smith
and Japanese photographer
Bishin Jumonji
. The booklet is reproduced in its entirety here and the album on top of contributions by
Mac DeMarco
, a longtime fan of the album. Also includes a dual interview with Akiko Yano and
Steve Jansen
by journalist
Paul Bowler
. Audio remastered from the original tapes by
Mitsuo Koike
.
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