Third Generation (album)
Third Generation was the third studio album released by American jazz band Hiroshima, released in 1983 by Epic Records. The album hit #142 on Billboard 200.
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| Released | 1983 | |||
| Genre | Jazz-funk smooth jazz, synthpop | |||
| Length | 40:02 | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
| Producer | Dan Kuramoto | |||
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Background
The album's title, "Third Generation", originated from band leader Dan Kuramoto's status as a "third generation" Japanese-American.[1][2]
Reception
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| Source | Rating |
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In regards to the album, Billboard wrote "the group defies labels, playing the spectrum from rock to AC, and playing it brilliantly" and concluded that the album "was well worth the wait".[4] Meanwhile, AllMusic gave the album two stars out of five.[3]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Heavenly Angel" | 3:38 |
| 2. | "We Are" | 4:02 |
| 3. | "Ren" | 2:32 |
| 4. | "Do What You Can" | 3:47 |
| 5. | "San Say" | 5:04 |
| 6. | "Distant Thoughts" | 5:55 |
| 7. | "From the Heart" | 4:01 |
| 8. | "Long Walks" | 4:22 |
| 9. | "Fifths" | 5:42 |
| 10. | "Sukoshi Bit" | 0:59 |
Charts
| Chart (1983) | Position |
|---|---|
| Billboard 200[6] | 142 |
| Billboard Top Black Albums[7] | 50 |
| Billboard Top Jazz Albums[8] | 10 |
References
- Holden, Stephen (February 23, 1986). "Pop: Hiroshima, A Quintet". The New York Times. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
- Sutro, Dirk (September 27, 1991). "Music Review: Hiroshima's Ethnic Power Comes Through". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
- "Third Generation - Hiroshima". AllMusic. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
- "Top Album Picks" (PDF). Billboard: 50. August 13, 1983. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
- Hiroshima / Third Generation / Track Listing. itunes.apple.com. Accessed June 16, 2017.
- "Hiroshima - Chart history". www.billboard.com. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
- "Billboard Best Selling Black LPs" (PDF). Billboard: 52. October 1, 1983. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
- "Billboard Best Selling Jazz LPs" (PDF). Billboard: 36. October 15, 1983. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
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