Various Artists - Far East New Rock Invention 1969-1975 (2026) [Hi-Res]

Rock music of the late 1960s and early 1970s emerged as a potent symbol of freedom and youth rebellion, fueled by the influence of Jimi Hendrix and global anti-war movements. In Japan, this era was defined by a transition from the mainstream Group Sounds style to the experimental "New Rock" movement. Leading figures such as Yuya Uchida and the Flower Travellin’ Band adapted psychedelic aesthetics and Western innovations to establish a distinct Japanese rock identity. The emergence of specialized labels, most notably Propeller, along with the integration of jazz elements, fostered a period of profound musical experimentation. These recordings remain influential and sonically fresh, retaining their artistic impact decades after their original release.

Tracklist:
1-1 Hideki Ishima - Depending By The Time [6:55]
1-2 Far East Family Band - Birds Flying To The Cave Down To The Earth [4:36]
1-3 Takeshi Inomata & Sound L.T.D. - Black Angel [3:56]
1-4 Tetsu Yamauchi - Wiki Wiki [3:56]
1-5 Flower Travellin' Band & Terumasa Hino Quintet - Dhoop [3:55]
1-6 Blues Creation - Atomic Bombs Away [5:32]
1-7 Kimio Mizutani & The Better - I Wanna Be Your Man [3:05]
1-8 Hiroshi Segawa - White Room Where We Lived [3:07]
1-9 Yuya Uchida & The Flowers - Summertime [3:56]