Music Mariah Utakata – Ni Hibi – 2xLP *Back In Stock

The 1983 cult-classic ‘Mariah – Utakata No Hibi’ sees its re-release for the first time. The long sought after final record on the legendary Better Days label, Utakata No Hibi is the culmination of composer and bandleader Yasuaki Shimizu’s early-80s work, often compared to his contemporaries Ryuichi Sakamoto and Haruomi Hosono, as well as experimental new wavers Flying Lizards/David Cunningham, all of whom Shimizu has worked with.

Recognized in Japan for the hit, ‘Shinzo No Tobira,’ the entire record is a masterful studio production of Japanese folk and pop idioms filtered through a chamber disco, new wave, synth production, sounding more relevant today than upon its release over 30 years ago. The packaging features additional artwork from Ira Okudaira, who created the original stunning jacket drawings. It retains the original double 12″ 45 rpm play format, and includes a full English translation of the Japanese and Armenian lyrics on the printed inner sleeves.

Limited 2xLP

Tracklist:
A1 Sokokara 
A2 Shisen 
B1 Hana Ga Saltara 
C1 Fujiyu Na Nezumi 
C2 Sora Ni Mau Maboroshi 
D1 Shinzo No Tobira 
D2 Shonen