Two 7" cuts from the tribute album to Ryōichi Hattori — "seiki no uta, kokoro no uta -Ryōichi Hattori Tribute-" released last February — have been released! The tracks are those by Scha Dara Parr, Konishi Yasuharu feat. Miyako Koda (dip in the pool), Magokoro Brothers, and Keiichi Sokabe (Sunny Day Service) to Inokashira Rangers.
The jacket was illustrated by YKOYKO (𝕏) (read "Yokoyoko", a.k.a. Yukio Takahashi), known for his love of music and playful artwork he makes of musicians.
Scha Dara Parr / Konishi Yasuharu feat. Miyako Koda "oshare Middle / Tokyo no yane no shita" (7")
スチャダラパー/小西康陽 feat. 甲田益也子 「おしゃれミドル/東京の屋根の下」
A. oshare Middle / Scha Dara Parr
AA. Tokyo no yane no shita / Konishi Yasuharu feat. Miyako Koda
Nippon Columbia COKA-101
Out now (4/20), ¥2000 (excl. 10% tax)
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Magokoro Bros / Keiichi Sokabe to Inokashira Rangers "Hey Hey Boogie / kaimono Boogie" (7")
真心ブラザーズ/曽我部恵一と井の頭レンジャーズ 「ヘイヘイブギー/買物ブギー」
A. Hey Hey Boogie / Magokoro Brothers
AA. kaimono Boogie / Keiichi Sokabe to Inokashira Rangers
Nippon Columbia COKA-102
Out now (4/20), ¥2000 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set, CDJapan, Play-Asia, Amazon, HMV, Tower Records †
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.
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