creation

Originally released in 1975, this album was the culmination of Japanese ax-hero Kazuo ?Flash? Takeda?s post-London musical efforts. Takeda spent the early 1960s soaking in the sounds of American blues, psych and British invasion rock bands, eventually forming his own band?the aptly named Blues Creation?in 1969. The band released three albums, including their now legendary Demon & Eleven Children, before Takeda took off for London in 1972. During this time he played on a number of sessions and made friends with many musicians, particularly the American hard rockers Mountain.
When he finally returned to Japan the following year, he was ready to start a new band with himself on lead guitar and vocals. Now simply called Creation, the band released its self-titled LP in 1975, produced by the Flower Travellin? Band producer Yuya Utchida and featuring a cover photo of a group of naked boys peeing. Creation?s next album would be recorded in the US with Felix Pappalardi. Takeda went on to release over 20 albums and now lives in L.A. as a session guitarist.
Track listing ? SIDE A: 1. You Better Find Out 2. A Magic Lady 3. Lonely Night 4. Tobacco Road 5. Fairy Tale SIDE B: 1. Pretty Sue 2. Got To Get Together 3. Watch ?N? Chain 4. Feelin? Blue 5. Blues From The Yellow