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A SO BO

Casiopea · 2015

54 min · 30 tracks · funk · jazz fusion · new wave

A vibrant blend of jazz fusion and funk, infused with playful melodies and intricate rhythms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful melodies for uplifting moods
  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • intricate rhythms for detail-oriented fans
  • consistent journey with engaging peaks
  • ideal for vibrant social gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek minimalistic soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2015, Casiopea had established themselves as a leading force in the jazz fusion scene, with 'A SO BO' marking their return after a decade-long hiatus since their last original album. This release showcases their continued evolution in sound while maintaining the signature complexity that defined their earlier works.
Stylistic neighbors
Chick Corea· Weather Report· Pat Metheny Group

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 MODE TO START 4:10
  • 2 CATCH THE WIND 4:42
  • 3 FEEL LIKE A CHILD 5:35
  • 4 BACKTALK BABE 4:05
  • 5 BRAIN TO BRAIN 4:49
  • 6 ARMFUL 4:58
  • 7 ORGANIC EVOLUTION 4:06
  • 8 SMASH! 4:36
  • 9 KA・NA・TA 5:44
  • 10 A・O・ZO・RA 5:29
  • 11 ARROW OF TIME (2015 Ver.) 6:28

Disc 2

  • 1 AKASAKA BLITZ
  • 2 DAYS OF FUTURE
  • 3 ONCE IN THE LIFE
  • 4 ~楽しいLIVE前の楽屋にて~
  • 5 大世界
  • 6 PAL
  • 7 COAST TO COAST
  • 8 SWEAR
  • 9 ~さらに楽しいジャケット撮影にて~
  • 10 SE・TSU・NA
  • 11 AUTOBAHN
  • 12 VORTEX OF EMOTION
  • 13 BRAND NEW SOUL
  • 14 ~とっても楽しいレコーディングにて~
  • 15 U・TA・KA・TA
  • 16 TOKIMEKI
  • 17 ~めちゃくちゃ楽しい打ち上げにて!~
  • 18 EVERY MOMENT
  • 19 FIGHTMAN

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata