Japan - Taking Islands in Africa
Sourced from the original analog master tapes
For "Time To Burn" the band was joined in the writing process on two songs by Jim Vallance and on four by Van Stephenson
The Best Thing for You (Would Be Me)
The release received positive reviews from notable critics and maintains a legacy in the post-hardcore scene
Titanic- Hagen (Vinyl) L'Eclair Japan - Taking Islands inTitanic, the project spearheaded by Mabe Fratti and Hector Tosta (aka I. la Catlica), return with a sumptuous and life affirming new album. With Hagen, and their previous release, Vidrio, (2023), the pair are creating a distinctive signature sound in modern alternative pop music. Nobody else sounds quite like them. Both records have an open hearted nature and simple, winning melodies that play off against a taste for drama, spectacular orchestration