What does Make Up City sound like?

A vibrant fusion of jazz and funk, blending intricate rhythms with melodic sophistication. Rooted in funk and jazz fusion. Start with "Gypsy Wind".

Is Make Up City a good place to start with Casiopea?

Yes, Make Up City is recommended as a starting point for new Casiopea listeners. A vibrant fusion of jazz and funk, blending intricate rhythms with melodic sophistication. Released on November 21, 1980, 'Make Up City' is Casiopea's third studio album, following their self-titled debut in 1979 and the sophomore album 'Further Dimensions.' By this point, the band had established themselves within Japan's jazz fusion scene, characterized by their complex arrangements and technical proficiency, further solidifying their reputation.

Who is Make Up City for?

Make Up City works well if you're into steady mid-tempo groove exploration, vibrant melodies for focus sessions and intricate rhythms for attentive listening.

How many songs are on Make Up City?

Make Up City has 8 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

Make Up City

Casiopea · 1980

39 min · 8 tracks · funk · jazz fusion · new wave

A vibrant fusion of jazz and funk, blending intricate rhythms with melodic sophistication.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo groove exploration
vibrant melodies for focus sessions
intricate rhythms for attentive listening
uplifting background for creativity

Maybe skip if you want

prefer fast-paced instant gratification
seek standout singles over cohesion

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Helped popularize jazz fusion in Japan and gained wider audience recognition.
Themes: Tokyo nightlife· vibrant jazz fusion· dynamic improvisation
Career context: Released on November 21, 1980, 'Make Up City' is Casiopea's third studio album, following their self-titled debut in 1979 and the sophomore album 'Further Dimensions.' By this point, the band had established themselves within Japan's jazz fusion scene, characterized by their complex arrangements and technical proficiency, further solidifying their reputation.
Stylistic neighbors: Chick Corea· Weather Report· Pat Metheny Group
If this clicks, go next to: Eyes of the Mind — Continues the fusion of jazz and funk with more intricate arrangements.
Sounds like this from elsewhere: Heavy Weather by Weather Report — Shares intricate rhythms and melodic sophistication within jazz fusion framework.

Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock — Merges funk and jazz with innovative arrangements and infectious grooves similar to Casiopea.