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: The album is stripped-down, featuring sparse piano and synthesizer sketches without the complex arrangements or guest musicians found in his previous works like async .

: The album cover features original drawings by the renowned minimalist artist Lee Ufan , a close friend of Sakamoto. Ryuichi Sakamoto - 12.rar

: Released just two months before his death, the album is often compared to other "final statements" from artists like David Bowie's Blackstar and Leonard Cohen's You Want It Darker . Complete Tracklist All tracks were written and produced by Ryuichi Sakamoto. Track Title 20220302 – sarabande : The album is stripped-down, featuring sparse piano

Ryuichi Sakamoto 's album , released on January 17, 2023, serves as an intimate "audio diary" of his final years. It was recorded between 2021 and 2022 while he was undergoing treatment for cancer. Key Album Features Complete Tracklist All tracks were written and produced

: Each of the 12 tracks is titled with the date it was recorded (e.g., "20210310"), reflecting a chronological snapshot of Sakamoto's physical and mental state.

For more details on the album's creation or to listen, you can visit the official commmonsmart page or check it out on Apple Music . Go to product viewer dialog for this item. 12 - Ryuichi Sakamoto

: Reviewers have noted the album's unhurried pace and the inclusion of Sakamoto's audible, strained breathing in tracks like "20211201," which adds a sobering weight to the music.