Piper 3CD Collection

The 2nd, 3rd and 4th albums from Japanese 80s band Piper compiled together, remastered and re-issued for the first time. Led by guitarist/vocalist Keisuke Yamamoto, Piper was formed in Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture. A move to Tokyo was followed by the release of their first single on Yupiteru Records, thanks to original guitarist Yuji Suzuki who had became an A&R man for the label. Citing British bands like Wishbone Ash and Camel as influences, Yamamoto and Piper nevertheless conjured up classic American sounds on Piper’s recordings, utilizing unusual recording techniques and new technologies like Linn drums to effortlessly blend styles of funk, soul and fusion and simultaneously evoking summer vibes, autumnal breezes, and wintery shimmer.

"Summer Breeze":

Shine On 5:37
Summer Breeze 3:21
Hot Sand 3:26
Gentle Shower 3:34
Twilight 3:39
Samba Night 4:22
Starlight Love 3:06
Night Shore 3:37
Angel Smile 4:55
Moonlight Beach 4:56

"Gentle Breeze":

I've Got A Feeling
Ride On Seaside
New York, Paris, London, Tokyo
Highway Of The Sun
Show Me
Breezing
Bamboo Island
Time & Tide
Funny Bird
Moon Child

"Sunshine Kiz":

Sunshine Kiz 3:07
Seaside Runner 4:04
Velvet Eyes 3:13
Hidin' In Your Shelter 5:19
Natsu Wa Dokokae 2:23
Boku No Love Song 3:50
Futari No Summer Time 3:20
Silver Sun 3:21
Fuiuchi No Manazashi 3:42
Daydream Believer 4:18