When I first put on Love Psychedelico’s latest album, This Is Love Psychedelico, I was impressed that there was still a group that made rock music in the most traditional definition of the genre. After listening closely, however, I realized something much bigger was going on, the lyrics were a mixture of both English and Japanese. I checked the CD booklet, which had the lyrics written out, and yup, it was a melding of two languages I hadn’t heard melded before (except for some awkward moments in Japanese classes back in high school and college). Wanting to know more I sat down with the Love Psychedelico duo of Kumi and Naoki Sato to find out what Love Psychedelico is all about. Click here...
August 25, 2008
Artist Of The Week – Love Psychedelico
When I first put on Love Psychedelico’s latest album, This Is Love Psychedelico, I was impressed that there was still a group that made rock music in the most traditional definition of the genre. After listening closely, however, I realized something much bigger was going on, the lyrics were a mixture of both English and Japanese. I checked the CD booklet, which had the lyrics written out, and yup, it was a melding of two languages I hadn’t heard melded before (except for some awkward moments in Japanese classes back in high school and college). Wanting to know more I sat down with the Love Psychedelico duo of Kumi and Naoki Sato to find out what Love Psychedelico is all about. Click here...
