Soul Media - Memory Lane LP (Blue Vinyl)

This is Preorder. Estimated ship date is September 2025.  

Limited to 2 copies per person 

Seamlessly bridging jazz rock and fusion, this album is mellow, intense, and irresistibly groovy.

Originally released in 1980, its forward-thinking sound still feels fresh and vibrant today.

Led by Jiro Inagaki, Soul Media played a pivotal role in shaping Japan’s jazz rock scene. Memory Lane, recorded in 1980, marked the group’s final release under that name. Inagaki reflected, “We approached this album while anticipating the future of fusion music”—and indeed, the result breaks free from conventional fusion norms.

From the mellow, emotional title track “Memory Lane,” to the energetic, samba-flavored “I Will Give You Samba,” and the sharp, groove-laden “Take My Hand,” the collaboration between Inagaki and longtime partner Norio Maeda shines. The songwriting, arrangements, and performances reach a remarkable level of artistry.

A true masterpiece, its brilliance remains undimmed even decades later.

Record Label:

Nippon Columbia HMJY-224

Barcode: 4549767347967

Tracklist

A-Side
1. Memory Lane
2. Somethin’ Good Is Comin’
3. I Will Give You Samba
4. Dried Flowers
B-Side
1. Culmination
2. Rain
3. Take My Hand
4. Double Images
5. Bye Bye So LongA1. Painted Paradise
A2. Funky Motion
A3. Breeze
A4. Scratch
B1. Funky Stuff
B2. One For Jiro
B3. Gentle Wave
B4. Four Up