Recorded in Hawaii in 1976 and co-produced by legendary Japanese musician Haruomi Hosono, Dixie Fever is a genre-defying gem from Makoto Kubota & The Sunset Gang. The album sits at a fascinating crossroads of American roots music and Japanese sensibility, weaving together blues, swamp funk, reggae, and island sounds into something wholly unique. It stands as a key entry in Kubota's celebrated catalog alongside companion albums Sunset Gang and Hawaii Champroo.
What makes Dixie Fever so captivating is how effortlessly it filters American and island musical traditions through a distinctly Japanese lens, with Kubota and his band bringing warmth, playfulness, and genuine craft to every track. The album blends original compositions with inspired covers — including a funked-up take on Ralph McTell's "When I Was a Cowboy" and a rendition of The Lovin' Spoonful's "Wild About My Lovin'" — demonstrating the band's versatility and deep love of the music they're reimagining. It's a transportive listen that feels both timeless and adventurous.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Solid Records (6)
- Genre: Rock, Reggae, Soul & Funk, Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 08/28/2021
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TRACKS
A1. ディキシー フィーバー
A2. ワイルド アバウト マイ ラヴィン
A3. らくだ ブルース
A4. ハートのメロディ
A5. 星くず
B1. チャイナタウン ブルース
B2. キャプテン バナナ
B3. カウボーイだった頃
B4. 一つだけ光るもの
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