“A seamless mix of the organic and inorganic, the recent past and distant future, and the possible and impossible, Japanese multi-media artist Masumi Hara’s sophomore album arrived like a fish on the moon in 1984. An album filled with contradiction and purpose, 4 X A Dream is both balearic acid folk and damaged steel drum dub, hi-tech new wave balladry and ambient synth pop. Classical and neoimpressionist vibes haunt and entrance. Quite possibly the most unique LP you’ll ever add to your collection.”
TRACKLISTING
Masumi Hara To live in the Sea
Masumi Hara The Deepest of Nights (The Zenith of Couples)
Masumi Hara Orion
Masumi Hara 4 X A Dream
Masumi Hara Futon Making
Masumi Hara Your Dream
Masumi Hara Doncha of the Moon and Stars
Masumi Hara Twist
Masumi Hara My Golden Hour
Masumi Hara Living with Sound
An exceptionally weird and charming example of early ‘80s Japanese synth-pop, ambient dub, experimental prog, and acid folk, Masumi Hara’s ‘4 X A Dream’ (1984) is newly expanded with demos and reissued internationally for the first time