Description
A solitary masterpiece where psychedelic, edgy guitar work intertwines with the delicate brilliance of a singer-songwriter.
Hideki Ishizuma, guitarist for Flower Travellin' Band, released this, his only solo album, in 1973, immediately after the band's breakup. Ishizuma's ethereal guitar work, which would later be heard in his performances as a sitar player, shines throughout, creating a singular album that combines the appeal of psychedelic rock, acid folk, and introspective singer-songwriter music. A landmark of 1970s Japanese rock, it features an array of distinguished musicians, including Flower Travellin' Band bandmate George Wada (ds), along with Chito Kawauchi (ds), who formed Transam with Ishizuma, Nobuhiko Shinohara (key), and PYG's Katsuo Ono (key).
Hideki Ishizuma (Vocal, Guitar, Bass) / George Wada (Drums, Conga, Japanese Taiko Drum) / Chito Kawauchi (Drums, Tambourine, Gonga) / Hiko Shinohara (Piano, Organ
n, Chorus, Vibraphone) / Katsuo Ono (Synthesizer, Organ, Bottle Neck Guitar) / Ken Muraoka (Sax) / Masumi Ono (Chorus) / Ken Narita (Chorus)
Tracklist:
side A
1. We're Just Tryin' My Way
2. Artificial Flowers (Instrumental)
3. Lady Bird
side B
1. Nightmare
2. Unbalance (Instrumental)
3. Depending By The Time
4. Trash Blues
