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Naoya Matsuoka
Watermelon Dandies



"Watermelon Dandies" stands as a significant entry in the Japanese city pop and jazz fusion catalog of the 1980s. The album demonstrates Matsuoka's compositional skills and his ability to assemble top-tier musicians for a cohesive artistic vision. The combination of city pop's melodic sensibilities with jazz fusion's harmonic sophistication creates music that rewards both casual listening and careful analysis.
The album's professional production values and impressive personnel roster indicate serious artistic ambition, while the 2017 remaster suggests lasting appeal among collectors and enthusiasts of Japanese music. For listeners interested in the intersection of Japanese pop and jazz during the 1980s, "Watermelon Dandies" offers an excellent example of the era's musical sophistication and the high standards of Japanese instrumental music production.
The album serves as both a time capsule of 1980s Japanese musical culture and a testament to Matsuoka's artistic vision, making it essential listening for fans of city pop, jazz fusion, and Japanese music history.
A1
ワクワク・ソンゴ!
A2
A First Flight
A3
Tango Rengue
A4
A Midnight Lament
B1
Sun Down
B2
ペリエにレモン
B3
Mambo Island
B4
Watermelon Dandies