Trade Last
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Trade Last is the fourth album of the Japanese rock
group Show-Ya. The album was released on 4 February 1987 in Japan. All the lyrics were written by Yasushi Akimoto
and half of the music by Tsutsumi Kyohei. The musical arrangements were done by Makoto Matsushita.
’s Sold Out Productions. Akimoto was already a well known author, lyricist and TV producer, deeply involved in the Japanese idol
phenomenon. He was executive producer of the album, providing both the lyrics for all the songs and the highly professional staff, including arranger Makoto Matsushita and composer Tsustsumi Kyohei. For the first time lead singer Keiko Terada
did not have any writing duty on the album, but sang only lyrics written by someone else and dealing with a larger range of topics than in the previous albums. For example, the song "Visconti no Shouzou" is centered on the figure of Italian movie director Luchino Visconti
.
The image of the band was largely refined with new costumes and choreography and in particular Terada’s image changed, leaving behind her almost boyish look for a more feminine and seductive appearance.
The top-notch production of the album preserved the strong points of the band’s music, reserving great attention to vocal performances and enhancing the commercial appeal of the recording.
The last track "Chikasuidou no Tsuki" is usually used as farewell song at the end of Show-Ya’s live shows.
During the tour supporting the album, the concert of 3 April 1987 at the Nakano Sun Plaza
in Tokyo was recorded for Date Line, Show-Ya's first live VHS.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
group Show-Ya. The album was released on 4 February 1987 in Japan. All the lyrics were written by Yasushi Akimoto
Yasushi Akimoto
is a Japanese television writer, lyricist, record producer, professor and vice president at Kyoto University of Art and Design. He also created some of Japan's top idol groups, Onyanko Club and the AKB48 franchise.- Career :...
and half of the music by Tsutsumi Kyohei. The musical arrangements were done by Makoto Matsushita.
Overview
By the year 1987, the band had acquired a loyal fan base and was able to fill up mid-sized arenas with their live shows In Japan. Their TV appearances were also more frequent and demanding, requiring a more professional approach to the musical business. This important step in the band’s career needed money to be invested in new stage sets, personnel, costumes and equipment, which came out of a two-album contract with Yasushi AkimotoYasushi Akimoto
is a Japanese television writer, lyricist, record producer, professor and vice president at Kyoto University of Art and Design. He also created some of Japan's top idol groups, Onyanko Club and the AKB48 franchise.- Career :...
’s Sold Out Productions. Akimoto was already a well known author, lyricist and TV producer, deeply involved in the Japanese idol
Japanese idol
In Japanese culture, are media personalities in their teens and early twenties who are considered particularly attractive or cute and who will, for a period ranging from several months to a few years, regularly appear in the mass media, e.g...
phenomenon. He was executive producer of the album, providing both the lyrics for all the songs and the highly professional staff, including arranger Makoto Matsushita and composer Tsustsumi Kyohei. For the first time lead singer Keiko Terada
Keiko Terada
is a Japanese rock singer. She was the lead singer of the Japanese female heavy metal band Show-Ya from 1982 to 1991, before going solo.Terada's trademark was a fake rose tattoo she wore above her right breast...
did not have any writing duty on the album, but sang only lyrics written by someone else and dealing with a larger range of topics than in the previous albums. For example, the song "Visconti no Shouzou" is centered on the figure of Italian movie director Luchino Visconti
Luchino Visconti
Luchino Visconti di Modrone, Count of Lonate Pozzolo was an Italian theatre, opera and cinema director, as well as a screenwriter. He is best known for his films The Leopard and Death in Venice .-Life:...
.
The image of the band was largely refined with new costumes and choreography and in particular Terada’s image changed, leaving behind her almost boyish look for a more feminine and seductive appearance.
The top-notch production of the album preserved the strong points of the band’s music, reserving great attention to vocal performances and enhancing the commercial appeal of the recording.
The last track "Chikasuidou no Tsuki" is usually used as farewell song at the end of Show-Ya’s live shows.
During the tour supporting the album, the concert of 3 April 1987 at the Nakano Sun Plaza
Nakano Sun Plaza
is a hotel in Nakano, Tokyo. The hotel includes a concert hall, the Nakano Sun Plaza Hall.- Nakano Sun Plaza Hall :Built in 1973, this concert hall seats 2,222 people and attracts performers from around the world...
in Tokyo was recorded for Date Line, Show-Ya's first live VHS.
Track listing
- "Ame no Knife" (雨のナイフ) (Tsutsumi Kyohei, Yasushi Akimoto) - 4:20
- "Mou Friend Wa Iranai" (もうフレンドはいらない) (Satomi Senba, Y. Akimoto) - 4:12
- "Visconti no Shouzou" (ヴィスコンティの肖像) (Miki Nakamura, Y. Akimoto) - 3:51
- "Sono Ato De Koroshitai" (その後で殺したい) (T. Kyohei, Y. Akimoto) - 4:11
- "Thermostat no Hitomi" (サーモスタットの瞳) (T. Kyohei, Y. Akimoto) - 5:59
- "Narcissist" (ナルシスト) (Miki Igarashi, Y. Akimoto) - 4:11
- "Yoru Ga Kuru Made Nemuretai" (夜が来るまで眠りたい) (T. Kyohei, Y. Akimoto) - 4:29
- "'Shitagokoro' Ga Tomaranai" ('Shitagokoro' が止まらない) (S. Senba & Miki Tsunoda, Y. Akimoto) - 4:14
- "Souutsu na Ballerina" (躁鬱なバレリーナ) (T. Kyohei, Y. Akimoto) - 4:41
- "Chikasuidou no Tsuki" (地下水道の月) (M. Nakamura, Y. Akimoto) - 7:26
Band members
- Keiko TeradaKeiko Teradais a Japanese rock singer. She was the lead singer of the Japanese female heavy metal band Show-Ya from 1982 to 1991, before going solo.Terada's trademark was a fake rose tattoo she wore above her right breast...
- Vocals - Miki Igarashi - Guitars
- Miki Nakamura - Keyboards
- Satomi Senba - Bass
- Miki Tsunoda - Drums
Production
- Yasushi Akimoto (Sold Out Prod.) - executive producer
- Shinichi Yano - engineer
- Michael Zimmerling, Nobuo Maeda - remix engineers
- Makoto Matsushita - arrangements
- Atsushi Umehara - creative input