Asian Dreamer
Casiopea · 1994
89 min · 20 tracks · funk · jazz fusion · new wave
A vibrant fusion of jazz, funk, and new wave interwoven with intricate melodies and rhythmic exploration.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- vibrant melodies for uplifting moods
- intricate rhythms for detail-oriented ears
- consistent journey with dynamic peaks
- ideal for afternoon relaxation
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking immediate gratification
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases artistic maturity and solidified their influence in jazz fusion.
- Themes
- Japanese cultural roots· midnight rendezvous· galactic funk energy
- Career context
- Released on December 16, 1994, 'Asian Dreamer' is Casiopea's twelfth studio album, marking a period of artistic maturity for the band. At this stage in their career, they had already established themselves as pioneers of jazz fusion in Japan, following their earlier successful albums that showcased their virtuosic instrumentation and unique sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chick Corea· Weather Report· Pat Metheny Group
- If this clicks, go next to
- Freshness — Continues the vibrant fusion while introducing new rhythmic elements.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Return to Forever by Chick Corea — Shares intricate melodies and vibrant jazz fusion with a similar rhythmic exploration.Heavy Weather by Weather Report — Combines jazz, funk, and complex arrangements, echoing the energetic spirit of Casiopea.Still Life (Talking) by Pat Metheny Group — Features lush instrumentation and rhythmic diversity that align with the fusion vibe of Asian Dreamer.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Asayake".
Disc 1
- 1 Asayake Start here 4:57
- 2 Space Road 5:49
- 3 Midnight Rendezvous 4:39
- 4 Domino Line 4:45
- 5 Hoshizora 4:13
- 6 Black Joke 3:52
- 7 Eyes of the Mind 5:25
- 8 North Sea 3:14
- 9 Misty Lady 4:25
- 10 The Soundgraphy 3:47
Disc 2
- 1 Looking Up 4:28
- 2 Conjunction 2:52
- 3 Take Me 4:54
- 4 Down Up Beat 4:09
- 5 The Continental Way 4:53
- 6 Coast to Coast 4:42
- 7 Twilight Solitude 4:24
- 8 Swear 4:59
- 9 Galactic Funk 5:26
- 10 Asian Dreamer 3:32
What to play next
This album is considered a Critical Peak in Casiopea's catalog. Showcases artistic maturity and solidified their influence in jazz fusion.
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