Guernica "Kaizou E No Yakudou (改造への躍動)" 2xLP

Guernica was a project originally formed for the Yen Records label in 1982, comprised of Jun Togawa (vocals) and Koji Ueno (composing, orchestration), later joined by lyricist Keiichi Ohta. The general theme of their material is a throwback to the pre-WW2 industrialization of Japan, and their music is stylistically a pastiche of early 20th century operatic pop.

Kaizou E No Yakudou (改造への躍動) was released in 1982 and produced by Haruomi Hosono and Yukihiro Takahashi. This album made heavy use of synthesizers mixed with traditional instruments, creating a unique and innovative sound.