For the rabid audiophiles in Japan, went to Tokyo to record a direct-to-disc LP that later became one of the world's earliest CD releases. Due perhaps to the arduous one-take-only nature of the direct-to-disc process, takes the rare step of using a second keyboardist, , to handle the multiple electronic textures; the rest of the cast is a quorum of ( , reeds; , bass; , percussion), plus guitarist and drummer . Understandably, the music sometimes sounds a bit inhibited and structured, but there are some refreshingly jarring rhythmic disruptions in "Butterfly," "Shiftless Shuffle" eventually develops a fine roadhouse groove, and the extended "I Thought It Was You" cuts the original version on . The LP sound is excellent, especially the rock-solid bass and drums. ~ Richard S. Ginell