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Blues 1973–1975
1978
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Blues 1973-1975 is a cover album by the Japanese blues band 憂歌団 (Yukadan), featuring blues classics recorded between 1973 and 1975. The album showcases the band's early sound and their deep appreciation for the blues genre. It includes both studio recordings and live performances. The album was initially released in 1978 after being remixed.
The album consists of covers of blues standards by artists such as Elmore James, Big Bill Broonzy and Robert Johnson. Side A features studio recordings from before their debut, while Side B contains live recordings from a 1975 performance at Kyoto's Seibu Kodo.
Recording Info
The album consists of recordings from Trio Studio A in Tokyo (May 24, 1975), Seibu Kodo in Kyoto (September 28, 1974) and Nakatsugawa, Gifu (May 1973). It was remixed at Trio Studio B in Tokyo on September 14, 1978.
Track Highlights
Personnel
- 木村充揮 (Atsuki Kimura) (Vocals, Guitar)
- 内田勘太郎 (Kantaro Uchida) (Guitar, Twelve-String Guitar, Blues Harp)
- 花岡献治 (Kenji Hanaoka) (Bass)
- 島田和夫 (Kazuo Shimada) (Drums)
- Kenji Arai (Engineer)
- Toshimichi Takahashi (Cover Design)
- 奥村ヒデマロ (Liner Notes)
Significance
The album is a collection of blues covers that highlights 憂歌団's passion for the genre. It captures the band's early sound before they became known for their original blues songs in Japanese. The album demonstrates their deep roots in traditional blues music.
When 憂歌団 recorded this album, the members were in their early twenties.
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