Band Name: Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
Music Album: Route 135 / Catch The Rainbow (Untouchable Mix)
Album Release Date: January 1970
Music Genre: Reggae Pop Ska
Record Label: Margo (5)
Album Release Country: Japan
Music Record Type: 2 Tracks Vinyl 7"
Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra (東京スカパラダイスオーケストラ), commonly abbreviated by fans as Skapara or TSPO, is a Japanese Ska and Jazz band officially formed in 1988 by the percussionist Asa-Chang, and initially composed of over 10 veterans of Tokyo's underground scene. At the time, the band's sound was unlike that of any of its contemporaries in the then fledgling Japanese ska scene, and over the course of the past 21 years, their innovation has proved to have been very influential on Japanese music as a whole. Its sound, the product of the musical influences of its numerous members, is an eclectic mix of traditional ska, jazz, and rock. In the vein of many other more traditional ska acts, many of Skapara's songs are purely instrumental. Since its’ inception, the band has gone on several nationwide tours of Japan, and have toured extensively worldwide. They have collaborated with several vocalists outside of their band, including Shiina Ringo, Akira Kobayashi, Kyōko Koizumi, Schadaraparr, PUFFY and Tamio Okuda. They also performed the Japanese theme song to the PlayStation 2 game Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus, entitled "BLACK JACK".
| A1 | Route 135 |
| B1 | Catch The Rainbow (Untouchable Mix) |
Bootleg; it has no label or band information and is not listed on any official band discographies. Not sure of release date or actual origin. Assuming Japanese since it was bought there. Based on track selection, this is probably from late 90's.
"Route 135" originally appeared on the album "Tokyo Strut" (1996)
"Catch the Rainbow" originally appeared on the 'Blue Mermaid' single (1993)
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