A representative early work featuring a sophisticated R&B sensibility and a vibrant, expansive vocal range.
This is their second album, which reached number three on the Oricon charts. MOTHER EARTH was in charge of all the arrangements, and the appeal lies in the structure that smoothly connects pop and funk elements with R&B as the core. It is a fulfilling album that includes some of their early hits such as "PSYCHIC BEAT" and "North Wind and Sun."
Soft R&B textures and light beats permeate the entire album, creating the fresh energy characteristic of early Toshinobu Kubota. The bouncy phrases and dynamism of "PSYCHIC BEAT" and the expansive melody of "North Wind and Sun" are representative songs that are still talked about today, and function as elements that naturally convey the singer's wide range. The arrangements by MOTHER EARTH create a rich, funk-leaning feel, with a comfortable balance that effortlessly moves back and forth between pop and the music. Including its third-place ranking on the Oricon charts, this album is positioned as an important step towards his later black contemporary style, and is an essential piece for understanding the appeal of his early works.
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11 TRACKS:
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Psychic Beat
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北風と太陽
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3)
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Place
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Randy Candy
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Lady Suicide
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一途な夜、無傷な朝
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ダイヤモンドの犬たち
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薄情 Love Machine
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永遠の翼
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Visions
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八番目の虹の色
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