Sonderlust (10th Anniversary Edition)

Description

A decade ago, Kishi Bashi found himself creatively and emotionally depleted after years of touring behind his acclaimed albums ‘151a’ and ‘Lighght’. The orchestral exuberance that once defined his sound had begun to fade, leading him to question his artistic purpose. Out of that exhaustion came ‘Sonderlust’ (2016), a deeply personal reinvention marked by vulnerability, analog warmth, and spiritual honesty. Stepping away from ornate violin loops, Ishibashi embraced vintage synths and stripped-down textures, creating a record that shimmered with soulful, human energy. Songs like ‘Say Yeah’, ‘Honeybody’, and ‘Ode to My Next Life’ captured both the ache and joy of self-discovery, grounding his lush imagination in lived experience. Now, with its 10th anniversary reissue, Sonderlust stands as a pivotal work-where Kishi Bashi’s dazzling playfulness gave way to introspection and connection. The new edition features refreshed artwork by original cover artist Ssin Kim, symbolizing growth and renewed perspective

Tracklisting

Disc 1
1. M’lover – Kishi Bashi
2. Hey Big Star – Kishi Bashi
3. Say Yeah – Kishi Bashi
4. Can’t Let Go, Juno – Kishi Bashi
5. Ode to My Next Life – Kishi Bashi
6. Who’d You Kill – Kishi Bashi
7. Statues in a Gallery – Kishi Bashi
8. Why Don’t You Answer Me – Kishi Bashi
9. Flame On Flame (A Slow Dirge) – Kishi Bashi
10. Honeybody – Kishi Bashi
Disc 2
1. Comin’ to You – Kishi Bashi
2. Harpsi Chords – Kishi Bashi
3. M’lover (Demo-arigato Version) (Demo) – Kishi Bashi
4. Hey Big Star (Demo-arigato Version) (Demo) – Kishi Bashi
5. Say Yeah (Demo-arigato Version) (Demo) – Kishi Bashi
6. Can’t Let Go, Juno (Demo-arigato Version) (Demo) – Kishi Bashi
7. Ode to My Next Life (Demo-arigato Version) (Demo) – Kishi Bashi
8. Who’d You Kill (Demo-arigato Version) (Demo) – Kishi Bashi
9. Statues in a Gallery (Demo-arigato Version) (Demo) – Kishi Bashi
10. Why Don’t You Answer Me (Demo-arigato Version) (Demo) – Kishi Bashi
11. Flame On Flame (A Slow Dirge) (Demo-arigato Version) (Demo) – Kishi Bashi
12. Honeybody (Demo-arigato Version) (Demo) – Kishi Bashi