Himiko Kikuchi – Shinra Banshou (Vinyl, LP, Album, Translucent)

Originally released in 1985, this is Himiko Kikuchi's sixth original studio album. Taking a bold step beyond the sophisticated urban fusion sound she had established through REVERSE IT, the album embraces Japanese and broader Asian musical motifs, weaving traditional influences into it's contemporary fusion framework. A striking concept album that stands apart within Kikuchi's discography, it reveals her adventurous musical vision while remaining one of the most distinctive works of 1980s Japanese fusion.