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Contents: BSCD2 format / Japan-first release ?sTrack Listing?t 1. Walking in the Rain 2. Blue Jean (David Bowie cover) 3. Faces of You 4. Feeling 5. All or Nothing 6. Trip, Stumble and Fall 7. Flowers 8. Masquerade 9. My Heart Bleeds 10. A Double Life 11. Merry Go Round 12. Cars (Gary Numan cover) 13. Nightwatchman 14. It's Never Stopped 15. This Strange Obsession (Self-cover of a song written for Yukihiro Takahashi) 16. You've Got To Help Yourself (Ishin Denshin / YMO cover) 17. Trip, Stumble and Fall - (Martyn's Version) 18. Trip, Stumble and Fall - Instrumental (Martyn's Version) The latest album from the New Romantic prince commemorates the death and remembrance of his close friend, Yukihiro Takahashi. Following his 2022 album "Helden Project // Spies," Zain Griff, the prince of the New Romantic scene who was popular in the 80s as a David Bowie follower, created this new album in mourning for the death of his close friend, Yukihiro Takahashi, with whom he had collaborated on each other's solo albums. Zain released a statement upon hearing of Takahashi's death saying, "I was very saddened to hear that Yukihiro had passed away. It was truly wonderful to record with him, to compose for him, to play bass for him and sing with him," and this grief gave birth to this album. Although it is an album triggered by death, its tone is not tragic, but rather optimistic and positive. While primarily featuring Zain's own compositions, the album is also colored by covers of 80s electropop hits such as "This Strange Obsession" (which he wrote for Yukihiro Takahashi), YMO's "Ishin Denshin," David Bowie's "Blue Jean," and Gary Numan's "Cars." The participation of Martin Ware of the popular 80s UK electropop group Human League/Heaven 17 as a remixer is also noteworthy. Media reviews and other information suggest that Zain Griff, the prince of the New Romantic scene who was popular as a David Bowie follower in the 80s, has created this new album following "Helden Project//Spides" in mourning for the death of his close friend Yukihiro Takahashi, with whom he often collaborated on each other's solo albums. Upon hearing of Takahashi's death, Zain released a statement saying, "I am very saddened to hear that Yukihiro has passed away. It was truly wonderful to have been able to record with him, compose songs for him, and play bass and sing with him." This sadness gave birth to this album. Although it is an album prompted by death, its tone is not tragic, but rather optimistic and positive. Centered around Zain's own compositions, it is colored by covers of 80s electropop songs such as "This Strange Obsession," which he provided to Yukihiro Takahashi, YMO's "Ishin Denshin," David Bowie's "Blue Jean," and Gary Numan's "Cars." The participation of Martin Ware of the popular 80s UK electropop group Human League/Heaven 17 as a remixer is also noteworthy. (C)RS
