{"product_id":"tbv-0040","title":"Makoto Kubota and the Sunset Orchestra \/ Rhythm Romance (LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#4d7526;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Rhythm Romance,\" a compilation of studio demo recordings from the late 1970s by Makoto Kubota and the Sunset Orchestra, is now available on 12-inch vinyl!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Rhythm Romance,\" originally released on a 10-inch vinyl record in 1981, has been newly mastered by Makoto Kubota from the original master open tape.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a rare and treasured collection of recordings that offers a glimpse into their roots, including the Southern blues-rock \"Boogie Flu\" written for Kiyoshiro Imawano, the rock 'n' roll number \"Tsukiyo ni Arukeba,\" the New Orleans Second Line instrumentals \"Rhythm Romance\" and \"Nopperabo,\" \"I'm Gonna Get You Yet,\" written by New Orleans guitarist Earl King Johnson and featuring Sandy on vocals, and \"Yes Tonight,\" which features impressive Hawaiian-style guitar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Makoto Kubota: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard\u003cbr\u003e Takashi Onzo: Vocal, Bass\u003cbr\u003e Kenichi Inoue: Vocals, Guitar\u003cbr\u003e Hiroma Fujita: Vocal, Guitar\u003cbr\u003e Sandy: Vocals, Percussion\u003cbr\u003e Norio Watanabe: Vocals, Drums\u003cbr\u003e Hideo Inoura: Drums\u003cbr\u003e Osamu Tsukeoka: Drums\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Mastering: Makoto Kubota\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Makoto Kubota and the Sunset Orchestra]\u003cbr\u003e Formed in 1972 with Kubota Makoto as the central figure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter his solo album \"Machibouke\" (1973), he released other masterpieces, including \"Sunset Gang\" (1974), which was essentially the band's debut album despite being released under his solo name, and \"Hawaii Chanpuru\" (1975), which was one of the first albums to incorporate Okinawan and Hawaiian music. In 1980, he changed his name to The Sunsets and made his international debut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e They were a one-of-a-kind, one of the most important bands in Japanese rock in the 1970s, absorbing everything from blues and folk to the second-line beat of New Orleans to create a unique, earthy sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Tracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e ■Track list:\u003cbr\u003e\n Side A\u003cbr\u003e\n 1. Boogie Flu\u003cbr\u003e\n 2. Chinatown Blues\u003cbr\u003e\n 3. Walking on a Moonlit Night\u003cbr\u003e\n 4. Rhythm Romance\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n Side B\u003cbr\u003e\n 1. Rock and Roll Shoes\u003cbr\u003e\n 2. I'm Gonna Get You Yet\u003cbr\u003e\n 3. Nopperabo\u003cbr\u003e\n 4. Jesus Tonight\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e Product information\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e [LP]\u003cbr\u003e\n Product code: TBV-0040\u003cbr\u003e\n Released by Tuff Beats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e Release date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"TUFF BEATS ONLINE STORE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44768553238572,"sku":"TBV-0040","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/4800\/5932\/files\/TBV-0040.jpg?v=1758010797","url":"https:\/\/tuff-beats.com\/en\/products\/tbv-0040","provider":"TUFF BEATS ONLINE STORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}