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SOLEIL's debut 7" "Pinky Fluffy" (2017) which had sold out long ago is being released once again with a different jacket! Recorded when singer Soleil was still 13, both songs have remained non-album tracks. Note that this release doesn't come with a CD (unlike the original pressing).

"Pinky Fluffy" is a rock-a-ballad reminiscent of Andrea Carroll's "It Hurts To Be Sixteen" with music written by Takanami K-tarō (Playtime Rock, ex-Pizzicato Five) and lyrics by Iizumi Yūko (Microstar). The B-side is a cover of Swing Out Sister's hit song "Breakout" in a dancefloor-friendly 60's style arrangement, probably the song's cutest version ever. Hoshino Michiru sings chorus.

SOLEIL is formed of singer Soleil, bassist and producer Sally Kubota (Sally Soul Stew, ex-The Phantom Gift, Les 5-4-3-2-1) and guitarist Nakamori Yasuhiro (Hicksville). Also featured on this single are drummer Shirane Kenichi (Great 3, Sally Soul Stew), percussionist Itani Takashi, and Hoshino Michiru who sings chorus on both songs.

SOLEIL "Pinky Fluffy" (7")

A. Pinky Fluffy
B. Breakout

Vidid Sound / High Contrast HCR-9678
Out 11/14, ¥1500 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: CDJapan, Amazon, HMV, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

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