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World Standard, the solo unit of Sōichirō Suzuki, has released a new album titled "Komorevia" which marks the 40th anniversary of World Standard's debut. The new album features various collaborators, about which all information can be found on the official page for the release, and the whole is dedicated to filmmaker Shoichiro Sasaki who passed away in 2024.

Available on CD and LP, and also digitally on download/streaming platforms, it's World Standard's 15th album, follow-up to "Poesia" (2023) (, Spotify, YouTube Music).

World Standard "Komorevia" (CD/12"/Download)
ワールドスタンダード 「コモレヴィア」

1. Human Circle of Memory
2. Respiro, Life and Fallen Leaves
3. Just Standing There Waiting
4. King Lear
5. Alguém Cantando
6. Someone is Singing
7. A Pear-Shaped Melody
8. Respiro <6>
9. All My Memories are Buried Under Beautiful Snow
10. Chinese Love Poems
11. A Letter from Sylvain

CD edition
Stella SLIP-8521
Out now (12/26), ¥2800 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: CDJapan, HMV, Tower Records ^†, , Spotify, YouTube Music, OTOTOY, Far Side Music
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

A1. Human Circle of Memory
A2. Respiro, Life and Fallen Leaves
A3. Just Standing There Waiting
A4. King Lear
A5. Alguém Cantando
A6. Someone is Singing
B1. A Pear-Shaped Melody
B2. Respiro <6>
B3. All My Memories are Buried Under Beautiful Snow
B4. Chinese Love Poems
B5. A Letter from Sylvain

LP edition
Stella SLIP-8520LP
Out now (12/26), ¥4500 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: CDJapan, HMV, Tower Records ^†, Far Side Music
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.