Itsuroh Shimoda - Love Songs And Lamentations
Itsuroh Shimoda - Love Songs And Lamentations
Japan Original Pressing.
Deep Japanese acid folk with inward, transatlantic melancholy.
Shimoda’s 1973 second album is one of those records that reaches far beyond standard Japanese folk tags. With Japanese lyrics on side A and English lyrics on side B, plus arrangements by Shimoda and Marci Sutin, it carries a striking transatlantic feel while staying deeply inward and fragile at its core. The result is a meditative acid folk album with quiet intensity, strong ensemble playing, and a sorrowful, drifting atmosphere that lingers long after it ends.
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About the Condition
About the Condition
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| S (Sealed) | Still sealed in factory wrap. Never played. |
| M (Mint) | Perfect condition. Looks unplayed with no signs of use. Typically used for records that are brand new or opened but never played. |
| EX (Excellent) | Very clean. May have light scuffs or hairline marks, but plays perfectly. |
| VG+ (Very Good Plus) | Minor wear, light surface noise, no major flaws — a solid average used copy. |
| VG (Very Good) | Visible wear and surface noise. Plays through without skipping. |
| G+ (Good Plus) | Heavily used. Significant wear or scratches, but still playable. |
+ / − may be added to indicate slight variations (e.g. VG+, EX−).
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Shipping & Packing
Shipping & Packing
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