Seychelles cover

Released 50 years ago

Seychelles

Masayoshi Takanaka · 1976

40 min · 8 tracks · funk · jazz fusion · jazz-funk

A vibrant fusion of jazz-funk and city pop, enveloped in tropical rhythms and sun-soaked melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • tropical rhythms for relaxation
  • dynamic journey through themes
  • sun-soaked melodies for joy
  • wave-like pacing for immersion

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward listening experiences
  • seek immediate gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1976, 'Seychelles' marked Masayoshi Takanaka's third studio album following his breakthrough with 'An Insatiable High.' At this point in his career, Takanaka was solidifying his unique blend of jazz fusion and city pop, establishing himself as a key figure in Japan's music scene during the genre's rise.
Stylistic neighbors
Anri· Haruomi Hosono· Kiyotaka Sugiyama

Tracklist

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

  • 1 OH! TENGO SUERTE 4:14
  • 2 トーキョー レギー 4:20
  • 3 蜃気楼の島へ 3:37
  • 4 憧れのセーシェル諸島 6:07
  • 5 FUNKEE MAH-CHAN 5:00
  • 6 サヨナラ⋯ FUJI さん 4:27
  • 7 バードアイランド急行 3:43
  • 8 TROPIC BIRDS 8:49

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata