Otona ni Nattemo. Yoru wa Kurakute

[Machine Translation] Uchu Nekoko s long-awaited new album, her first in about five years. It features the ethereal soundscapes of dream pop, shoegaze, and indie pop, paired with melodies that evoke a sense of nostalgia. While carrying forward the fantastical, ethereal worldview Uchu Nekoko has cultivated over the years, this album released after a five-year hiatus features seven tracks imbued with a more personal sensibility. The theme of this album is Childhood Memories and Their Rebirth in the Present." After a period when it was difficult for her to engage with music, childhood memories suddenly resurfaced. Using the culture she experienced back then, as well as the scenery and emotions she felt at the time, as clues, this work was born through a journey back and forth between the past and the present. Soft guitars, a floating soundscape, and delicate melodies intertwine, drawing the listener deeper into the recesses of memory with every listen. Continuing the tradition of her previous works, the illustrations and artwork were created by filmmaker Tomoko Oshima. The CD features a special design combining a plastic case with a clear jacket. With its translucent artwork, this release is a work of art to be enjoyed not only for its music but also as a physical product.

宇宙ネコ子、約5年ぶりとなる待望のニューアルバム。ドリームポップ、シューゲイザー、インディーポップの淡い音像と、どこか懐かしさを感じさせるメロディ。宇宙ネコ子がこれまで描いてきた幻想的で浮遊感のある世界観を受け継ぎながら、5年という時間を経て、よりパーソナルな感覚をまとった7曲を収録。本作のテーマとなっているのは、「子供の時の記憶と現在への再生」。音楽と向き合うことが難しかった時間を経て、ふと蘇ってきた子供の頃の記憶。そこで触れていたカルチャー、そして当時見ていた景色や感情を手がかりに、過去と現在を行き来しながら生まれた作品となっている。柔らかなギター、浮遊感のある音像、繊細なメロディが重なり合い、聴くほどに記憶の奥へと引き込まれていく。前作までに続き、イラスト・アートワークは映像作家の大島智子が担当。CDはプラケースにクリア素材のジャケットを組み合わせた特殊仕様。透明感のあるアートワークとともに、音楽だけでなくプロダクトとしても楽しめる一枚に仕上がっている。