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The style that was popular back then and popular today is played on this vinyl!

Masayuki Ishii is a producer and a supporting guitarist for many artists such as CHEMISTRY, Hanaregumi, Kyoko Koizumi, and Ohashi Trio. He joined the band THE Chang, and with Gota Yashiki as the producer, THE Chang debuted in 1995 with the single 'Kyo no Ame ha Iiame da' and the album 'DAY OFF'. Their music has the essence of soul, blues, acid jazz, AOR, etc. It was the era when the boudary of Japanese music and Wester music was starting to get vague.

It is surprising to know that the style that was popular back then and popular today is played in their music. Try listening side by side with the latest popular tune, you would know that the sounds by THE Chang is not old and it is not overwhelmed by the new sounds at all.

Their lyrics are simple and clear, it speaks about being tired but has bright feeling at the same time. Lyrics strongly draws the listener, and the song itself hasn't faded at all.

Original release date: September 1st, 1995

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Side-A

Kyou no Ame ha Iiame da

Music and Lyrics: Masayuki Ishii Arranged by: The Chang

Side-B

Jinsei ha Karui Touch

Music and Lyrics: Masayuki Ishii Arranged by: The Chang