Seigen Ono’s 'NekonoTopia NekonoMania' is a beguiling entry point into the rarefied world of late-80s Japanese jazz experimentation. Ono, a sound engineer and producer with a taste for the offbeat, weaves together a dreamlike tapestry that feels both intimate and cosmopolitan. Each track is meticulously crafted, brimming with idiosyncratic arrangements—think unexpected vocal cameos, sly bossa nova nods, and avant-garde flourishes that never tip into self-indulgence. The album is a sonic playground where minimalism meets whimsy, creating an atmosphere that invites careful listening and repeated discovery. It’s a record that has quietly influenced tastemakers and crate-diggers alike, championed for its unclassifiable blend of playfulness and technical precision. For vinyl collectors, 'NekonoTopia NekonoMania' is more than just a cult curiosity: it’s a testament to how boundary-pushing jazz can be deeply accessible, inviting you to lose yourself in its subtle intricacies. If you value albums that reward curiosity and offer new surprises with every spin, this quietly iconic release is one to treasure.
Track List:
1 - A Person And The Photography - 2:54
2 - An Apple In The Freezer - 1:55
3 - Enishie - 1:22
4 - Nekonotopia Nekonomania - 0:52
5 - My First Wish - 3:45
6 - It's Denise - 5:32
7 - A Person And The Photography - 2:13
8 - 1989 - 5:32
9 - I Think Of You - 2:58
10 - Planador - 1:52
11 - Caramba - 3:38
12 - Berliner Nächte Part-1 - 6:47
13 - Berliner Nächte Part-2 - 6:26
14 - Berliner Nächte Part-3 - 11:49
15 - Berliner Nächte Part-4 - 13:30
16 - I Think Of You - 4:23