Finally getting around to listen to this album as I'm listening to more albums on my computer as of late. Not to mention this album isn't on Spotify yet somehow auto-generated on Youtube, weird.
Anyways, for those not in the know, Haroumi Hosono is a Japanese Musician known for playing a pivotal role in the history of Japanese Popular music, or J-pop for short. From his folk rock era with Apryl Fool and Happy End, to his exotica infused solo career, to completely changing Electronic Music with Yellow Magic Orchestra, he has remained an important figure head in the native popular music scene. However, in the mid-70s, Hosono wasn't that well known in the mainstream at the time, still being an underground musician. This album in particular is his second album following the 1973 debut Hosono House, this album explores more of the tropical vibes the first album offered, though Hosono House is more Folk/Country.
Now Tropical Dandy is enjoyable at best. The opening cover of Chattanooga Choo Choo has a catchy feel to it, Hurricane Dorothy is okay, Silk Road is forgettable and even saying that feels like an understatement, Tropical Night is a relaxing slow vibe, Peking duck is a solid above-mid track, Honey Moon is bland though not as forgettable as Silk Road, and Three o Clock Lullaby is a relaxing way to end the album, though the instrumental version that's the next track perfects it with the strings.
Light 8/10
*Listen to the album here*
Here’s some music that will surely bring a smile to your face and a bit of tropical warmth to your day. Malphino released their latest EP, Suenõ. Prepare for four tracks filled with dreamy and hypnotic melodies and tropical Afro-Latin rhythms. It’s the ideal soundtrack for a sunny day, sure to evoke a feeling of summer no matter what the season.