Ginger Root has officially dropped off his long-awaited third LP, "SHINBANGUMI." A stunning mix of smooth grooves, vintage textures, and conceptual storytelling, the album confirms Ginger Root's status as a singular artist in contemporary music.
Running 32 minutes and 9 seconds, "SHINBANGUMI" is an electrifying journey that crosses the '80s Japanese city pop nostalgia with Lew's own piece de resistance, "Aggressive Elevator Soul." All the tracks pulse with this cinematic quality, forcing you to enter a world where retro-futurism meets contemporary sensibilities.
From the disco-flea bedbeats of "All Night" to the breathy, swirling lushness of "Only You," "SHINBANGUMI" is an immersive and transportive listening experience. Across 12 closely held tracks, Ginger Root conducts narrative threads that feel as warm in the flush of a neon-stroked skyline as they do in a Saturday afternoon living room rocking session.
More than just a musical, "SHINBANGUMI" is imbued with Lew's meticulous approach to visual storytelling and world-building. Each song is a scene, each melody a character, all coalescing into an album that not only sounds solid but also feels like an experience.
Ginger Root continues to subvert genre expectations with this more recent release because he's not just making music. He's building a universe.