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Musement (𝕏) is the solo project of Hiroshi Yabe (Controversial Spark, ex-Carnation). Having released a new album digitally in July 2023 titled "Song Pavilion", this album has now been renewed featuring several female singers, and with three new extra songs. Re-titled "Physical Ladyland", it is available on CD only from the Narisu Compact Disc label.

The featured singers are Yūko Iizumi (Instagram, 𝕏) (of microstar), Way Wave, Beni Usakura a.k.a. usabeni, Emiri Kanou, Mutsumi Nomiyama (of Local Bus) and Aina Hirose (𝕏). Of the new songs, "5ji o sugita Cinderella" has lyrics written by Way Wave, "A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley" is a cover of the British standard, and "yoru to asa no Ballad" was re-arranged by Yoshihiko Seki. Check out the sampler clip below.

A special release event will be held on January 9, 2024 at Shibuya La.mama, featuring guests Way Wave, Beni Usakura, Emiri Kanou, Aina Hirose and Yoshihiko Seki. Find details and tickets here. The event will also be streamed online (details & countdown clock).

MUSEMENT "Physical Ladyland"

1. Melodyland feat. Beni Usakura
2. 1970 feat. Aina Hirose
3. Dreaming feat. Way Wave
4. kūchū Buffet
5. Windows feat. Way Wave
6. Stardust feat. Emiri Kanou
7. uta no Pavilion feat. Beni Usakura
8. Twister
9. 5ji o sugita Cinderella feat. Way Wave
10. kaerazaru kawa feat. Mutsumi Nomiyama
11. yoru to asa no Ballad feat. Aina Hirose
12. ame ga sekai o nadete feat. Emiri Kanou
13. A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley feat. Yuko Iizumi

Narisu Compact Disc HYCA-8064
Out now (12/21), ¥2600 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: CDJapan, Amazon, HMV, Tower Records ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

Sampler clip