Akebonojirushi
Paradise Mambo (LP)
FormatLPLabelSpittle Made In JapanGenreExperimental
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Formed in Hakata before relocating to Tokyo in 1984, Akebonojirushi quickly established themselves as one of the most adventurous acts in Japan’s underground music scene. The six-piece band defied easy categorization, blending sharp-edged New Wave textures with the groove and freedom of Funk-Jazz, then distilling it all into daring, unpredictable Pop songs.
Originally released in 1987 on the influential DIW label, Paradise Mambo captured the energy of a vibrant era when Japanese musicians were fearlessly expanding the boundaries of sound. Brimming with angular rhythms, infectious basslines, and a playful yet avant-garde spirit, the album remains a shining document of 80s Japanese postmodernism - both accessible and experimental, danceable yet completely uncompromising.
Now reintroduced to a new generation of listeners, Paradise Mambo stands not only as a time capsule of the bubbling Tokyo music scene of the late 80s, but also as a timeless example of bold creativity. This reissue shines a spotlight on a band that deserves renewed recognition for their adventurous vision and genre-blurring artistry.
Release notes
Formed in Hakata, before moving to Tokyo in 1984 AKEBONOJIRUSHI were a six piece band who played a wild mix of New-Wave and Funk-Jazz elements condensed into unconventional Pop songs. Originally released on DIW in 1987 “Paradise Mambo” stands as a great example of pure 80’s Japanese post-modern sound! CONTAINS PRINTED INNER SLEEVE WITH LYRICS
| A1 | Paradise Mambo | ||
| A2 | Every Day | ||
| A3 | Sending Radio Waves | ||
| A4 | Wisdom Ring Present | ||
| A5 | The Way | ||
| B1 | The Wind | ||
| B2 | Happy Fan | ||
| B3 | When I Grow Up I Want To Be A Painter | ||
| B4 | D-Stomp | ||
| B5 | Blood Of A Foreigner |
