城山のならず者 「城山のならず者」FLR-002
Joyama no Narazumono 「Joyama no Narazumono」
- Originally self released in only 100 copies in 1979
- Stoughton “tip-on” jacket
- Vinyl pressed at Cascade Record Pressing
- Available on two color editions: Black Vinyl and Translucent “Root Beer” Vinyl
Experience the captivating and hypnotic sounds of Joyama no Narazumono – a rare gem of Japan’s 70’s folk scene! A genre-bending album by duo Shigeki Kobayashi and Yasuo Yamada, who drew inspiration from songs by local boatmen and British folk like Fairport Convention and The Albion Band to craft a minimalist, intimate approach to both traditional and original compositions. Locally released in 1979 in an edition of just 100 copies, this highly sought-after album is now available worldwide for the first time.
Printed on Stoughton “tip-on” jackets, with new liner notes. 300 copies on black vinyl, and 200 on Translucent “Root beer” vinyl.
“The second release on First & Last is from later in the decade, and it’s a wild one. The children’s chorus and pattering percussion that open the album catches the listener off guard; it disappears soon enough, making way for one of the most quietly yearning performances in Japanese folk, the beautiful “Kagura Song.” The duo of Shigeki Kobayashi and Yasuo Yamada had a light touch; their songs feel age-old, even as they’re sculpted by period piece gestures: glinting slide, thunking bass, and an overarching sense of pleasant disorientation.” – Jon Dale, Bandcamp Daily
Credits
Shigeki Kobayashi: Vocals, guitar, bass, percussion and transverse flute
Yasuo Yamada: Vocals, guitar, bass, harmonica, vertical and transverse flute
Recorded at Yamayasu Industries: April 5 – July 7, 1979
Created with the help of Shigeo Kobayashi, Masao Shimazu, Tatsuo Kurashina and Sadakazu Machii
Reissue produced by Tyler Craft, Johan Nilsson and Shinsaku Ikeshita
Mastered for vinyl by Adam Gonsalves at Telegraph Mastering.
Translation and language assistance by Ian Masters
Special thanks to Pontus Madsen