Tokyo's Coolest Sound

Prof. Sakamoto (aka Sakamoto kyōju, a nickname that usually refers to Sakamoto Ryūichi but not in this case) is an 8-bit artist also known for being able to play just about any Famicom game theme on a synthesizer off the top of his head. Here he brings us an album of covers of hit J-pop songs from the 80's and 90's, all rearranged 8-bit style.

The first pressing comes with a bonus DVD expected to contain the music video seen below. HMV also gives away a badge (while supplies last).

Prof. Sakamoto "Sakamoto kyōju no 8bit Juke Box"
サカモト教授 「サカモト教授の8bitジュークボックス」

1. Roman hikō (Komekome Club)
2. donna toki mo. (Makihara Noriyuki)
3. Robinson (Spitz)
4. daimeiwaku (Unicorn)
5. Train-Train (The Blue Hearts)
6. Only You (Boowy)
7. Rosier (Luna Sea)
8. Etupirka (Hakase Tarō)
9. natsu no hi no 1993 (Class)
10. I'm Proud (Kahara Tomomi)
11. Asia no junshin (Puffy)
12. My Revolution (Watanabe Misato)
13. Romance no kamisama (Hirose Kohmi)

Lastrum LACD-0226A
Out now (12/21), ¥1715 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: CDJapan, Amazon, HMV, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

"Roman hikō ~ donna toki mo. ~ Robinson medley"

Thanks to Neaux for the heads-up!