About

- Limited edition 180g 2LP pressing.
- Originally released in March 1981.
- Now remastered & half-speed cut by Miles Showell (Abbey Road Studios, London).

Takanaka’s seventh original album, inspired by the picture book The Rainbow Goblins by Italian artist Ul De Rico. Masayoshi Takanaka, (Born in Tokyo, 1953) is one of Japan's most talented and respected virtuoso guitarists, musicians, composers and producers. Mr Takanaka's unique music, which blends the instrumentation of blues, latin, jazz, rock, pop and psychedelia, was an extremely influential style that helped pioneer the jazz fusion & city pop genres of the 70's and 80's.

Although his discography includes over thirty praised albums, the one project of Takanaka's catalog that is truly unforgettable, enigmatic and masterfully executed is the electrifying concept album, The Rainbow Goblins (1981), a fantastical voyage of vibrant artwork and incredible fusion music, inspired and adapted from the 1977 book of the same name by Ul de Rico.

The album is an uplifting psychedelic jazz-funk fusion storybook experience unlike anything else. The whole concept is a remarkably original work of audiovisual art. English spoken prologues kickstarts the album and sets the stage for a whimsical and unorthodox journey into the heart of the vibrant fantasy realm of the supernatural. These monologues intertwine all throughout the 12 tracks on the album. Every song progresses the enchanting narrative of the Seven Rainbow Goblins, with every composition featuring a phenomenal level of musicality and execution from Takanaka and co. — (via Psychic Garden)

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Label: Kitty Records, Universal Music Group
Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Clear Purple, 180g
Country: Japan
Reissued: 2025 / Original: 1981
Genre: Jazz, Rock
Style: Fusion, Psychedelic Rock, Japanese Jazz

File under: Japanese Jazz
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