South Penguin - R (2022) Hi-Res

The album "R" will be released for the first time in two and a half years since "Y" released in 2019. While reminiscent of edgy keywords such as post-punk, free jazz, Latin, and new wave, much of Akatsuka's songwriting is sometimes popped to the point of reminiscent of popular songs, making South Penguin stand out. It is one of. The potential of support members with high playing skills explodes in "R". Sometimes beautiful, sometimes aggressive or tricky, each song shows various expressions, and the vocals of Akatsuka with whispering delicacy intersect. A1 "vitamin" is a math rock / progressive song that makes you feel the new era of South Penguin suitable for the beginning of "R". Is located in. In the following "thinker", the guitar riffs that remain in your ears are intertwined with complex rhythms and basses like jazz. "Fancy" is a romantic song with Akatsuka's whisper-style vocals fully open. In "luv revolution", you can enjoy the slowest number and psychedelic vocals in the album. In B1 "gadja", Dos Monos rap is a powerful song that causes a chemical reaction between Latin and New Wave Afro Funk. "Night walker" is a middle tempo number with floating guitars all over. "N.t." is the only instrumental and beautiful but melancholic piano / guitar of "R" with a tight rhythm. And finally, "gadja feat. Tamaki ROY", in which Tamaki ROY participated, is a new song additionally recorded on this LP. Recorded / mixed / produced by Takuro Okada. Mastering is Toshihiko Kasai. Hirochika Machida is in charge of the artwork.