This album works on so many levels. There is a blend of Italian romance, easy listening, French chanson, sophisticated City Pop, bossa nova, a touch of schmaltz, and electro-pop all rolled into one fine album.
Drummer Yukihiro Takahashi had just helped form the Yellow Magic Orchestra after leaving The Sadistic Mika Band at about the time this album came out (circa 1978), and his new bandmates, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Haruomi “Harry” Hosono, ably assisted him in arranging everything from synths and brass. It’s an elegant album and would appeal greatly to those into everything from crooners like Al Bowlly and Bryan Ferry to synth-pop aficionados. Compliments to the French specialty label We Want Sounds for such a beautifully done reissue.
