The Folk Crusaders In Concert = はれんちりさいたる 当世今様民謡大温習会 – The Folk Crusaders* – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

Captured at the height of Japan’s folk boom in the late 1960s, ‘The Folk Crusaders In Concert = はれんちりさいたる 当世今様民謡大温習会’ is a rare snapshot of a moment when Western influences collided with Japanese sensibility. The Folk Crusaders, known for their sharp wit and melodic inventiveness, deliver an energetic live set that balances playful satire with poignant storytelling. Their harmonies and acoustic arrangements echo the global folk revival, yet the lyrical content—often laced with social commentary—remains distinctly rooted in Japanese culture. This recording documents not just a band, but a movement: the search for new voices among a generation questioning tradition and authority. For collectors, this album stands as a testament to the era’s creative ferment, brimming with authenticity and charm. Whether you’re a longtime enthusiast of global folk or a newcomer curious about Japan’s musical history, this concert album invites you to join an evening that is as thought-provoking as it is tuneful. It’s a must-have for anyone who values music that bridges worlds and decades.

Track List:
A1 – Introducing Harenchi Folk-Ru = フォークル・ハレンチ口上 –
A2 – Folk-Ru Bushi = フォークル節 – 6:10
A3 – Gegege-No-Kitaro = ゲ・ゲ・ゲの鬼太郎 – 2:00
A4 – Le Deserteur = 大統領様 – 3:15
A5 – Vacant World = からっぽの世界 – 5:15
A6 – A Thread Of Rain = 雨の糸 – 2:09
A7 – Senso Wa Shiranai = 戦争は知らない – 3:27
B1 – I Only Live Twice = 帰って来たヨッパライ – 2:27
B2 – Boa Constrictor = 蛇に食われて死んでいく男の悲しい悲しい物語 (王蛇の唄) – 2:31
B3 – The Fox = きつね – 3:30
B4 – Tanuki (Sekai Wa Futari No Tameni) = たぬき (世界は二人ために) – 0:50
B5 – The Frogg = カエルの恋 – 3:00
B6 – Chinese Magic = 中国手品 – 7:12
B7 – Man Smarter = 女の子は強い (マン・スマート) – 2:25
B8 – Kokiriko-No-Uta = こきりこの唄 – 2:50
B9 – Unbearably Sad = 悲しくてやりきれない – 2:45