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Sakura is a full-length album from electronic artist Susumu Yokota, released in 1999 in Japan on Skintone Records (STR03) and on 11 September 2000 in the United Kingdom on The Leaf Label (BAY13). It was named as the top electronic release of the year 2000 by The Wire .
Sep 11, 2000 · Record/Vinyl + Digital Album. Manufactured for inclusion in the Leaf 20 box set, we have a very limited number of white vinyl pressings of this album now available through Bandcamp. One of a series of ten landmark albums, reissued on vinyl to celebrate The Leaf Label’s 20th year.
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- (466)
- Electronic
- 30
- Deep House, Downtempo, Ambient
Sakura is his latest home-listening entry, a placid display of slow, careful movement with a few unexpected twists. Much of this album features Yokota's dreamy, processed guitar as a distinctive...
Sep 11, 2000 · Sakura completes an unusual triptych in which Yokota revisits, contemplates and deconstructs his own past. The album opens with elegant, Eno/Lanois-like melodic movements but gradually reveals Yokota's grander designs.
- (3.7K)
- 11 September 2000
- Susumu Yokota
- 3.64 / 5.00.5from 3,697 ratings
Love listening to this album at night, reflecting over things. In particular, Saku, Tobiume and Kodomotachi are profound pieces of music. Truly unique production from Susumu Yokota, who has sadly departed from us. His imprint on this musical world speaks volumes about the person he was.
About “Sakura”. “Sakura” Q&A. When did Susumu Yokota release Sakura? Album Credits. Producers Susumu Yokota. Writers Susumu Yokota.
