Released in 1978, Saravah! stands as one of the landmark albums in Japanese pop history, arriving just as Yukihiro Takahashi was stepping into his role as drummer for the groundbreaking Yellow Magic Orchestra. The album is a sophisticated and stylish fusion of disco funk, synth pop, ambient textures, French exotica, and bossa nova — a cosmopolitan blend that felt genuinely ahead of its time and remains fascinatingly unique decades later.
Takahashi's artistry on Saravah! reflects a rare instinct for genre-blending, stitching together influences from across the globe into something seamless and effortlessly cool. The result is an album that evokes the feel of a late-night club in a city where East meets West, brimming with groove, elegance, and creative ambition that has only grown more appreciated with time.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Wewantsounds
- Genre: Latin, Soul & Funk, Pop
- Release Date: 10/04/2019
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TRACKS
A1. Volare (Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu)
A2. Saravah!
A3. C'est Si Bon
A4. La Rosa
A5. Mood Indigo
B1. Elastic Dummy
B2. Sunset
B3. Black Street Midnight Queen
B4. Present
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