{"product_id":"4523132169255","title":"Hakushi Hasegawa - Honest Feeling Album - Import Clear White Smoke Marble Vinyl LP+T-shirt(S) with Obi Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHakushi Hasegawa\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHasegawa Hakushi’s new album, *Honest Feelings Album*—her first in two years and featuring bold live performances by her new band—is set to be released via *Brainfeeder*!\nPopular manga artist George Asakura has created original artwork for the album cover and new artist visuals.\n\nIt has been announced that Hasegawa Hakushi’s new album, *Honest Feelings Album*, will be released.\nFollowing her previous album, this release—set to be released via Flying Lotus’s label *Brainfeeder*—boldly incorporates live performances by “Haha to Hairpins,” a new band formed by Hasegawa, marking an ambitious step toward a sound unlike anything she’s produced before.\nAdditionally, a diverse array of artists—including Tsukino Mito, tofubeats, Akkorinrin (Otoboke Bee~ba~), and Lee Ran—have contributed to a series of unique and unexpected collaborations. With all tracks flowing seamlessly into one another, the album is structured to tell a single, cohesive story.\nThe cover art and new artist visuals are original illustrations by manga artist George Asakura, whom Hasegawa deeply admires. Using the motif of Hasegawa cooking okonomiyaki, the artwork portrays a new image of Hasegawa Hakushi imbued with an everyday atmosphere.\nAdditionally, Naoki Takehisa, who handled the artist visual photography for the previous release, continues to serve as art director, with Moe Yoshino handling the design.\nFurthermore, the first single from the new album, “Lord of Honey,” is now available for digital download. This track features a live performance by “Haha to Hairpins,” a group of distinctive musicians, and while it is based on a simple band sound—which is rare for Hasegawa Hakushi—it is an emotional track that defies easy categorization, interwoven with Hasegawa’s signature approach throughout.\nThe track was mixed by Jeff Swan, who has worked with artists such as Ed Sheeran and Charli XCX, resulting in a dynamic and energetic sound.\nThe domestic CD and the LP edition with a Japanese obi strip include approximately 6,000-character original self-liner notes written by Shirogami Hasegawa himself. Additionally, a limited-edition T-shirt set featuring an artist visual illustrated by George Asakura will be available.\n\nComment from George Asakura:\nWhoa, I feel like something’s about to awaken. Oh no, I did it. Is this even legal?\n\nHow should I put it? It’s like these white particles of sound from Shirogami are rushing into my body, and while they’re sometimes starkly exposed and other times veiled in white mist, they pass by so quickly—it’s kind of like the refreshing feeling after crying my eyes out like a total fool until I’m completely exhausted, mixed with a touch of resignation. And yes, even a shy person like me can honestly write down my thoughts about it.\n\nComment from Shirogami Hasegawa:\nI’ll leave the rest up to you.\n\n\u003cparticipating artists\u003e\nHaha to Hairpins: Hitomi Aikawa (Percussion), Osamu Akimoto (Drums), Tokutaro Hosoi (Guitar), Kei Matsumaru (Sax), Ryo Miyaji (Bass)\nHiroyuki Ishikawa (Trumpet)\nMito Tsuki (Vocals)\nvalknee (Lyrics)\ntofubeats (Commentary)\nAkko-rinrin from Otokobeke Be~ba~ (Vocals)\nYoyo Yoshie from Otokobeke Be~ba~ (Backing Vocals)\nLee Ran (Reading)\nDaddyKev (Mixing)\nphritz (Mixing)\nGalen Tipton (Mixing)\nGeoff Swan (Mixing)\nStuart Hawkes (Mastering)\u003c\/participating\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brainfeeder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53063175635233,"sku":"4523132169255","price":9097.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4523132169255.jpg?v=1784713323","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/4523132169255","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}