Tokyo's Coolest Sound

Chikada Haruo, an artist active musically since 1970, released last November vocal album "chō jōdan dakara" which was his first original album under his name in 38 years. Just two months later he also released an instrumental album as unit LUNASUN, "Organ Heaven". Through the years he always been active under different names and with various bands or units. So it's about time for a greatest hits album!

With a focus on original songs of rock and vocal pop genres, this album takes its selection from labels King, Columbia and Victor. Included are many rare tracks, with many by his bands Chikada Haruo & Haruophone (active circa 1972-1978) and Chikada Haruo & Vibra-Tones (1981-1984). Also included is a brand new song by Chikada's latest band "katsuyōchū" (formed with long-time collaborators Tsuneda Yoshimi and Takagi Eiichi). All songs have been remastered.

The first pressing includes a random Chikada Haruo trading card (one of 8 different ones).

Chikada Haruo "Chikada Haruo Best ~ The Baddest Guy In The World"
近田春夫 「近田春夫ベスト〜世界で一番いけない男」

(Title / Artist)
1. Platic Moon / Chikada Haruo & Haruophone
2. High-Society / Chikada Haruo & Vibra-Tones
3. aa, Lady Hurricane (New Version) / Chikada Haruo
4. One Scene / Chikada Haruo
5. chō jōdan dakara / Chikada Haruo
6. koi no T.P.O. / Chikada Haruo & Haruophone
7. yume miru Bedtown / Chikada Haruo
8. koi no Silhouette / Chikada Haruo & Vibra-Tones
9. Roxy no yoru / Chikada Haruo
10. hoshikuzu kyōdai no densetsu / Chikada Haruo
11. gokigen Cabriolet / Chikada Haruo
12. yume no shizuku / Chikada Haruo & Vibra-Tones
13. kinyōbi no tenshi / Chikada Haruo & Vibra-Tones
14. La Niña jōnetsu no El Niño / Chikada Haruo
15. Cenderella / Chikada Haruo & Haruophone
16. sekai de ichiban ikenai otoko / Chikada Haruo
17. minna de Happy Birthday (New song) / katsuyōchū

Victor Entertainment VICL-65138
Out 2/27, ¥2778 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: CDJapan, Amazon, HMV, Tower Records ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

"chō jōdan dakara"