Ai Ga Nakucha Ne [Import]

KEY FEATURES

• Audio remastered from the Original tapes by Mitsuo Koike
• 1xLP pressed on Black Vinyl
• Housed in a gatefold jacket
• Includes a lavish 24-page colour booklet with sessions photos by Pennie Smith
• Liner notes by Mac DeMarco and a dual interview with Akiko Yano and Steve Jansen by journalist Paul Bowler
• Originally released in 1982

RELEASE DESCRIPTION

Wewantsounds continues its Akiko Yano series with the reissue of her cult classic 'Ai Ga Nakucha Ne' recorded in 1982 and co-produced by Ryuichi Sakamoto. Featuring Japan, the album includes additional recording in Tokyo with YMO and is mixed by Steve Nye and Shinichi Tanaka. It is the first time the album is released outside of Japan and the deluxe LP features the original artwork with a gatefold sleeve and a lavish 24-page color booklet with sessions photos by Pennie Smith (famous for The Clash's London Calling photo). The reissue also includes a new introduction by Mac DeMarco and a dual interview with Akiko Yano and Steve Jansen by journalist Paul Bowler. The audio remastered from the Original tapes by Mitsuo Koike.

TRACKLIST

1. Ai Ga Nakucha Ne
2. Kanashikute Yarikirenai
3. What's Got In Your Eyes
4. Oishii Seikatsu
5. Michi De Batteri
6. Onnatachiyo Otokotachiyo
7. Aisuru Hito Yo
8. Sleep On My Baby
9. Another Wedding Song
10. Donnatokimo Donnatokimo Donnatokimo
11. Good Night

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