Rip_City
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Day 16 / 2024.S7.E16 - Even Monkeys Fall From Trees (猿も木から落ちる)
The monkeys in Arashiyama Monkey Park (嵐山モンキーパーク) are fun to watch and observe at the top of mile-long hike on a hill. You can even feed them snacks in a central area behind a cage for cheap. But the title in the prompt/episode title is also a common Japanese proverb; a metaphor meaning no matter how skilled or talented anyone may be at their craft, anyone can make a mistake. Play a record that you might have regretted purchasing for whatever reason (outright didn’t enjoy, ignored Discogs warnings, realized it was already owned, artist/band turned out to be problematic, etc.). Alternatively, play an album that you regretted selling and ultimately purchased again later!
Asami Kado (門あさ美) - Hot Lips
Not bad per se, but I'm not a fan. Bought this on a whim exclusively from the artwork for ¥1500 in Kanazawa this year while in a jewelry store/cafe/record store hybrid (still one of my favorite stops) along with six other records. For me, the music is too slow and doesn't fit in with the city pop/techno-kayo that I typically look for. I also happen to not really care for Kado's voice. Based on the cheap listings on Discogs (including the USA!!!), I'm going to guess that I am not the only one who feels this way. I would've bought one of the other records in the city pop rack in its stead would I do it over again. However, I do feel that the sound here would come off better if I were older. Kado actually does have at least one album (Fascination) that I do like, which I also found in the same shop for a cool ¥800!
Likely heading to the "to sell" bin for later. Maybe I'll come around on it, but not right now.
The monkeys in Arashiyama Monkey Park (嵐山モンキーパーク) are fun to watch and observe at the top of mile-long hike on a hill. You can even feed them snacks in a central area behind a cage for cheap. But the title in the prompt/episode title is also a common Japanese proverb; a metaphor meaning no matter how skilled or talented anyone may be at their craft, anyone can make a mistake. Play a record that you might have regretted purchasing for whatever reason (outright didn’t enjoy, ignored Discogs warnings, realized it was already owned, artist/band turned out to be problematic, etc.). Alternatively, play an album that you regretted selling and ultimately purchased again later!
Asami Kado (門あさ美) - Hot Lips
Not bad per se, but I'm not a fan. Bought this on a whim exclusively from the artwork for ¥1500 in Kanazawa this year while in a jewelry store/cafe/record store hybrid (still one of my favorite stops) along with six other records. For me, the music is too slow and doesn't fit in with the city pop/techno-kayo that I typically look for. I also happen to not really care for Kado's voice. Based on the cheap listings on Discogs (including the USA!!!), I'm going to guess that I am not the only one who feels this way. I would've bought one of the other records in the city pop rack in its stead would I do it over again. However, I do feel that the sound here would come off better if I were older. Kado actually does have at least one album (Fascination) that I do like, which I also found in the same shop for a cool ¥800!
Likely heading to the "to sell" bin for later. Maybe I'll come around on it, but not right now.
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