原 マスミ [Masumi Hara] - 4 X A Dream (2020)

An exceptionally weird and charming example of early ‘80s Japanese synth-pop, ambient dub, experimental prog, and acid folk, Masumi Hara’s ‘4 X A Dream’ (1984) is newly expanded with demos and reissued internationally for the first time

“A seamless mix of the organic and inorganic, the recent past and distant future, and the possible and impossible, Japanese multi-media artist Masumi Hara’s sophomore album arrived like a fish on the moon in 1984. An album filled with contradiction and purpose, 4 X A Dream is both balearic acid folk and damaged steel drum dub, hi-tech new wave balladry and ambient synth pop. Classical and neoimpressionist vibes haunt and entrance. Quite possibly the most unique LP you’ll ever add to your collection.”