Credits:

Makoto Kubota & The Sunset Gang,Kubota Makoto,The Sunset Gang

Description:

[Makoto Kubota, the "alchemist of sound," reissued his trio's early masterpieces at a nice price under his supervision! This is a historical masterpiece of Japanese rock music co-produced with Haruomi Hosono. The trio brought "Haisai Ojisan" from Okinawa to the mainland for the first time, and helped Shokichi Kina make his major label debut. The album features a chanpuru of world tones, mainly Hawaiian, but also Okinawan, New Orleans, and Chinese. Single version of "Bye Bye Baby / Scent of Early Summer" added, coupled with a remix of "Made in Island Vol. 2" on Disc 2. Original release: 1975. Digitally mastered by the artist himself. Includes an interview with the artist himself. Includes lyrics and commentary.