{"product_id":"traumatic","title":"Traumatic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTraumatic is often celebrated as a vibrant, \u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"hIv6he_e\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003eunder-appreciated gem\u003c\/span\u003e in \u003ca title=\"Masayoshi Takanaka’\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ohjeanrecords.com\/collections\/takanaka-1\"\u003eMasayoshi Takanaka’\u003c\/a\u003es discography that successfully captures the energetic, synth-driven spirit of the mid-80s \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ohjeanrecords.com\/collections\/japanese\" title=\"Japanese Music\"\u003eJapanese\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca title=\"fusion\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ohjeanrecords.com\/collections\/fusion\"\u003efusion\u003c\/a\u003e scene. Recorded largely in New York City, the album sees Takanaka trade his earlier orchestral flourishes for a \u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"hIv6he_g\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003emore electronic, \"urban\" sound\u003c\/span\u003e, blending\u003ca title=\"jazz-funk\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ohjeanrecords.com\/collections\/jazz-funk\"\u003e jazz-funk\u003c\/a\u003e and synth-\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ohjeanrecords.com\/collections\/pop\" title=\"Pop\"\u003epop\u003c\/a\u003e with playful collaborations from rappers and iconic vocalists like Yumi Matsutoya. While some listeners find the era-specific vocal \"cheese\" a bit cloying, tracks like the iconic \"Nagisa Moderato\" and the guest-heavy \"China\" stand as \u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"hIv6he_k\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003ephenomenal high points\u003c\/span\u003e that showcase his restrained yet virtuosic guitar work. Ultimately, the record is a \u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"hIv6he_m\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003ejoyous, melodic journey\u003c\/span\u003e that remains a essential listen for those looking to explore the more \"\u003ca title=\"City Pop\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ohjeanrecords.com\/collections\/city-pop-genre\"\u003eCity Pop\u003c\/a\u003e\" side of Takanaka’s legendary career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" height=\"152\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/1thy3ivJjB38MqujCp731G?utm_source=generator\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masayoshi Takanaka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482157613377,"sku":"WTP-90340","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0397\/2773\/files\/Masayoshi_Takanaka_Traumatic_Vinyl_LP.jpg?v=1773377776","url":"https:\/\/www.ohjeanrecords.com\/products\/traumatic","provider":"Oh! Jean Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}