Pile Driver – 所ジョージ* – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

‘Pile Driver’ by 所ジョージ (George Tokoro) is a rare gem in the landscape of Japanese pop, blurring the lines between playful wit and genuine sentiment. Since the late 1970s, Tokoro has carved out a unique space as a singer-songwriter, television personality, and cultural observer, and this album encapsulates his trademark knack for storytelling. You’ll find light-hearted, often tongue-in-cheek lyricism paired with catchy melodies that feel both comforting and slightly mischievous. The arrangements are unpretentious, yet brimming with the warmth and analog character that vinyl collectors yearn for. What elevates ‘Pile Driver’ is its unmistakable sense of time and place: it’s steeped in the everyday optimism and gentle humor of 1980s Japan, yet its themes of longing and resilience remain universal. Tokoro’s disarming vocal delivery and the album’s subtle production flourishes make each track feel like a conversation with an old friend. For anyone interested in the eclectic corners of pop history or the evolution of Japanese music, ‘Pile Driver’ is a charming, thoughtful listen—and a testament to the enduring appeal of music that doesn’t take itself too seriously, while still tugging at the heart.

Track List:
A1 – 東京隣接自動車登録番号 –
A2 – チリ紙の台 –
A3 – 車庫証明騒動歌 –
A4 – 仔豚のチャールストン –
A5 – 椰子の木陰で –
A6 – 森田さん家に持ってった笹ガレイの干物 –
B1 – Doしよう –
B2 – Sexy Night Blues –
B3 – Jumping Jack Clash –
B4 – Rock’n Roll Rider –
B5 – ひとりごと –