We made this album as a sequel to our first EP, "Pirates Canoe." Recorded in the same places, same number of songs, same engineers, same method (one-take recordings)...
Again, one song is non-English.
This one seems to be a little more moodier and introspective (in a GOOD way), and we think it represents where we are now.
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Tracks 1, 2, 3 and 5 were recorded and mixed by Yasuyuki Kikkawa, at Gara Gara (Osaka, Japan). Track 4 was recorded and mixed by Daisuke Nakai, at Sara's house (Kyoto, Japan). All tracks were mastered by Daisuke Nakai, produced and arranged by Pirates Canoe.
DRAGON is a basic heartbreak song. But when you're in the middle of a heartbreak, it never feels basic.
LOVE SONG is an attempt to sing about "love" in a metaphorical way, when you're waiting and hoping for it to come your way.
HOTARU is about fireflies.
POWDER MOON was supposed to be a sweet love song, but turned out kind of sad.
COCKTAIL WANDERLUST is about, well, wanderlust. Some have it, some sing about it.
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