GINZA

Diving deep into the roots of his musical career, multimedia creator Makoto Takahashi brings you a cinematic album crafted with the utmost sophistication for mature listeners. Released by his project "Logic RockStar," this 9-track masterpiece stands as the core of his New Year 2027 Trilogy. Throughout the album, the melancholy of a trumpet piercing the midnight silence, the scent of neon-lit asphalt wet with rain, and a beautifully wistful nostalgia intertwine. Stripping away superficial flashiness, this work is a supreme homage to 1980s AOR, pushing the depth of every single note and groove to its absolute limit. The journey features registered JASRAC legacies such as "Polaris," "Return to Origin," "STRAW HAT," "946," "RED SLOPE," and "SUMMIT," alongside "GINZA," which vividly paints the solitude and pride of the midnight city. Emotional accents like "BACK TO THE RADIO" and "DAWN PURPLE" enrich the mid-album transition, while the latter half unfolds an exquisite drama woven by elegant, sweeping strings. With a total runtime of "39 minutes"-the golden ratio shared by the greatest albums in history-the tracklist is designed for ultimate immersion, culminating in a smart, seamless curtain call with the final track, "946." It is the pinnacle of the aesthetic of subtraction. Once you step inside, you will be fully enveloped in an unwavering world of sound. A timeless masterpiece truly worthy of mature appreciation has arrived.