THE MORTAL's Album, "I AM MORTAL", Gets First Ever Vinyl Release

It's been a few months since the passing of Atsushi Sakurai, and a new release for both his solo album, and the first album of his band THE MORTAL, have been announced. Details and relevant links can be found below.

The Japanese band THE MORTAL was formed in 2005 by BUCK-TICK member Atsushi Sakurai. The lineup featured Sakurai (vocals), Jake Cloudchair (guitar), Yukio Murata (guitar), Ken Miyo (bass), and Takahiko Akiyama (drums). Together with his band members, Sakurai created a unique lyrical style that deeply examined topics such as life and death, the essence of humanity, the malice and hatred nested in the depths of the heart, the passion and reason that sway with the breeze, society and organizations, the friction and alienation rampant in the outside world, self-love and self-discipline, and a dark and gloomy spiritual world.

Now, THE MORTAL’s first album "I AM MORTAL", which was originally released on November 11, 2015, will be made available on vinyl for the very first time, set for release on March 7, 2024. This special vinyl edition was remastered and pressed by Toru Kotetsu, a leader in Japan’s vinyl production industry, to create a release that will allow listeners to experience the highest possible sound quality while preserving the atmosphere of the original release.

In addition, a vinyl version of Sakurai’s only solo album "Ai no Wakusei", originally released on June 23, 2004, will also be released on the same day.

THE MORTAL - "I AM MORTAL"
Release Date: March 7, 2024
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Tenshi 
2. DEAD CAN DANCE
3. Barbaric Man
 
Side B
4. Yume – Deep Dream
5. Fantômas – Tenrankai no Otoko 
6. MOTHER
 
Side C
7. Guignol
8. Tsuki
9. PAIN DROP – It rains cats & dogs 

Side D
10. Grotesque
11. Mortal
12. Sayonara Waltz

Official Website: https://the-mortal.com/
Preorders: https://avex.lnk.to/themortal
Streaming:
https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/57uIDWLBTZbtrhutnTl5LT?si=WMzf6fK1S_mrRg84qXI02A

Atsushi Sakurai "Ai no Wakusei"
Released Date: March 7, 2024
Tracklist:
Side A
1. SACRIFICE (Last Confused Mix)
2. YELLOW PIG
3. X-LOVER
4. I HATE YOU ALL

Side B
5. WONDERFUL WORLD (Injection to UK mix)
6. SMELL
7. Märchen
8. Fantasy

Side C
9. Taiji
10. Hallelujah!
11. Shingetsu

Side D
12. Yokan (2004 re-construct)
13. Wakusei
14. Neko

Official Website: https://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/sakurai_atsushi/
Preorders: https://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/-/Linkall/VIJL-60327.html