Credits:

Yen Town Band

Description:

The debut album released in the real world by YENTOWNBAND, the fictional band featured in the 1996 film *Swallowtail*, directed by Shunji Iwai. A collaboration between CHARAwho had previously released works backed by electronic sounds rooted in black music, created by Yusuke Asadaand producer Takeshi Kobayashi, known for his work with Southern All Stars and Mr. Children, this album can be seen as the one that propelled CHARA to the next level as a singer. CHARAs unique, coquettish vocals, full of warmth, combined with Takeshi Kobayashis organic, earthy sound, perfectly matched the films stateless, decadent worldview and dramatically expanded her expressiveness and potential. Effortlessly transcending the framework of a fictional band, this album served as a crucial bridge leading to the following years masterpiece, *JuniorSweet*, and continues to radiate an undimmed charm as a timeless classic