A brilliant crystallization of gothic and rock, condensing Hotei's aesthetic beyond the digital era.
The album is clad in a gothic texture and layered brass sounds, and depicts a unique worldview that breathes the spirit of Bowie and Roxy, which are Tomoyasu Hotei's influences, into songs by BOY MEETS GIRL, LOVE JUNKIE, and VAMPIRE.
Tomoyasu Hotei, who has always been unafraid to change and renew his expression, combines gothic textures with the driving force of rock on this dense album. From "BOY MEETS GIRL" to "LOVE JUNKIE," the flow is imbued with a unique dynamic, where the thickness of brass and powerful guitar intersect. "VAMPIRE" features melodies that combine aggression and allure, while "SECRET" and "HEAVEN" exude the low-key sound unique to London recordings. Incorporating the spirit of Bowie and Roxy while also maintaining the playfulness evident in the cover of "LIFE IN TOKYO," this rock album encapsulates Hotei's own aesthetic and maturity.
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10 TRACKS:
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Boy Meets Girl
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Love Junkie
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No 1 In The Universe
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Beauty & The Beast
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Prince Of Darkness
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Life In Tokyo
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Vampire
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Secret
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Heaven
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Fetish
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Piano - Mike Garson
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Trumpet, Flugelhorn - Steve Sidwell (1, 4, 6, 10)
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Trumpet, Flugelhorn - Simon Gardner (1, 4, 6, 10)
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Drums - Zachary Alford
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Mastered By - Ian Cooper
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Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Vocals - Tomoyasu Hotei
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Producer [Produced By] - Tomoyasu Hotei
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Saxophone - Takuo Yamamoto (2, 7)
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Trumpet - Toshio Araki (2, 7)
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Trumpet - Koji Nishimura (2, 7)
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Trumpet - Masahiko Sugasaka (2, 7)
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Saxophone - Dave Bishop (1, 4, 6, 10)
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Engineer [Recording And Mixing Engineer] - Kunihiko Imai
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Trombone, Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] - Yoichi Murata
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Saxophone - Masakuni Takeno (2, 7)
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Programmed By, Audio Generator [Audio Edit] - Toshiyuki Kishi
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Synthesizer - Banana-U・G
