This 1998 release features Original Love in a more stripped-down, intimate setting, moving away from the polished pop of previous efforts. The album showcases Ito's songwriting and vocal abilities with a focus on soul and R&B influences.
- The album was recorded in a single session at a Tokyo studio with a live band. It was released on the EAST·WORLD label, a sub-label of Toshiba EMI. The track "New Song" was released as a single prior to the album.
- The album marks a departure from the more elaborate production of Ito's earlier work, embracing a rawer, more organic sound. It was released during a period of creative exploration for Ito, following his successful solo career.
- The release features a cover of the Bill Withers classic "Lovely Day." Original Love's "SESSIONS" was released in Japan on September 23, 1998.
Original Love is the solo project of Japanese singer-songwriter and producer Fumiaki Ito. Ito first gained fame as the frontman for the influential new wave band Wack Wack Rhythm Band in the 1980s.
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