Cool Japanese Groove from Shintaro Sakamoto
We don’t generally cover a lot of world music, but sometimes you get something that transcends language and culture, connecting us all on a level as pop afficionados. Shintaro Sakamoto used to play in a psychedelic band, Yura Yura Teikoku, but this new solo career has him venturing forth into new territory. His newest album, How to Live with a Phantom comes out on July 17th via Other Music Recording Co. My ears hear elements of tropicalia, just with a slightly more casual approach. Admittedly I have no idea what he’s saying, but I love this song nonetheless.
Download:Shintaro Sakamoto – In A Phantom Mood [MP3]