If you haven't had the chance to listen to his bombastic debut album from last year then I would really start there because it is infinitely times better and had more thought put into it than this one. From first listen this is a complete change of direction for the Japanese nu-jazz artist. However these songs are coming from a very different emotional state then the last. The last record was bight, loud, energetic, and in-your-face. This record is much lighter, softer, sophisticated, emotional, and in-depth. Many of these songs sound live and in the moment with very little production. However, the airy piano jazz melodies pair so nicely over his very lush and off kilter singing style. I cannot recommend this album enough it is really good. One of the best piano albums I have heard this year. The biggest flaw is this album is very one dimensional and some of the tracks do go for a lot longer than it should. But again you really need to try this if you want some emotional and light piano jazz music.
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