Asia Classics, Vol. 2: Peppermint Tea House [ORIGINAL RECORDING REISSUED]

Shoukichi Kina

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 28, 2000)
• Original Release Date: 1994
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued
• Label: Luaka Bop
• ASIN: B00004RD0J
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #372,862 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Like nothing you've ever heard before ..., April 16, 2000

By	Mike Mcnally "SUPER DAD 103" (Austin, TX United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

... unless, I have to guess, you've spent time in Okinawa.

I bought this CD at random from a used CD bin about five years ago. When I spun it up for the first time that evening, I almost fell over with amazement. I'm listening to it right now and that feeling hasn't changed.

With no disrespect meant to Okinawans or their music, I'll attempt to describe this as sounding like ... well, no, never mind. It's happy, upbeat in the purest sense, and wierdly catchy. The songs simply will not let go of your head. Read the lyric sheet for a further treat, as you learn that people really can write great songs about the simplest things in the world.

Buy this album and treasure it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Return to Paradise, May 10, 2001

By A Customer

I first heard the song "Jing Jing" at the beginning of the movie "Return to Paradise." I immediately had to find out the title of the song and the group. I hunted down this CD and I am am so glad I bought it. The chorus of voices is so beautiful and the songs are very upbeat and cute. The album is a nice mix of Okinawan pop, traditional sounds, and reggae (sort of).

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great music from Japan, March 2, 2001

By	David Bonesteel (Fresno, CA United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Kina Shoukichi's music melds traditional Okinawan music with a modern pop sensibility. The result is a truly unique sound. Although most of these catchy tunes are upbeat, the standout is the achingly beautiful "Subete no Hito no Kokoro ni Hana o" ("Flowers for Everyone's Hearts"). I've heard that Kina's live performances are amazing. Most of us will never be lucky enough to judge for ourselves. Therefore, content yourself with this CD. It is one to treasure.