佐井好子 Yoshiko Sai - 萬花鏡 Mangekyo Artist_Blue Asia and the figureheads that shaped

and the figureheads that shaped his sensibility as a musician: soundtracks of Japanese anime watched hundreds of times

As was the case for so many artists in the age of COVID

this album is a return to her roots

A dazzlingly lush and stunningly sophisticated prog/soul hybrid that owes as much to "Pet Sounds" as "What's Going On" with arrangements that grow and unfold in layers

there is a strong influence of Quincy Jones

佐井好子 Yoshiko Sai - 萬花鏡 Mangekyo Artist_Blue Asia and the figureheads that shapedWewantsounds is delighted to announce the release of one of Japan's most coveted albums of the 70s, "Mangekyou" by singer songwriter Yoshiko Sai. Produced in 1975 by Master musician Yuji Ohno, the album features Yoshiko Sai's superbly crafted songs and crystal clear voice over Ohno's lush, funky sound and breezy arrangements. A strong buzz has been growing around the album over the years and original copies now change hands for large sums of money.