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Despite latest album "Shonan Psyche" still being all fresh from mid-summer, Yuyakeshiwasu & Swlabrs (Instagram, 𝕏) has just released another brand new album, titled "Psychedelic Christmas". Not only it's a rock opera concept album, it also comes with a picture book that's a collaboration with painter Mao Haimura (Instagram, 𝕏). The music and story were written by Yūsuke Hayashi (Yuyakeshiwasu). The whole was conceived to please people of all ages. The music video of "Psychedelic Christmas" below will give you a sneak peek of the book's beautiful illustrations. The music is also available on download/streaming platforms.

Like "Shonan Psyche", this is released on Rose Records. The mastering was done by Keiichi Sokabe (Sunny Day Service). There are also guest appearances of musicians Hatch Hatchell (Dexied The Emons) on violin, and Negi (Murabanku) on trumpet.

A special show will be held on Christmas Day, December 25, at Higashi-Koenji U.F.O. Club, where the band will perform as The Orange Diamond Land Band. Details and the reservation form can be found here.

Also an exhibition of the book's paintings will be held from December 18 to 24 at bookstore Midori no yubi in Kichijoji, open from 11:00 to 18:00 (closed on Mondays, last day until 16:00), where the book/CD is also being sold. A talk and live event will be held there on opening day December 18 from 18:30 to 19:30.

Yuyakeshiwasu & Swlabrs "Psychedelic Christmas" (Book+CD)
ゆうやけしはす＆すうらばあず 「サイケデリック・クリスマス」

1. Psychedelic Christmas
2. Kuu All Alone
3. Board Game I
4. Flack the Gentle Oaf
5. Windbone Fletcher
6. Christopher Mclaren the Big Eater
7. Guff Geheh Ohoh
8. Our Concert
9. The Orange Diamond Land Band
10. Welcome to Orangeland
11. Let's Begin the Party
12. Dinner
13. Board Game II
14. Good Night
15. The Red Socks

Rose Records ROSE367
Out 12/5, ¥3700 (excl. 10% tax)
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"Psychedelic Christmas"