The first new-artist title on 'GENESIS RECORDINGS'-a label that pursues quality music without compromise, centered on jazz and soul with a respect for the past-features an acoustic work packed with Kai Shimizu's wonderful vocals and gentle worldview. Ever-roaming and never staying in one place, 'HOUBOU' is a 1st album of protective songs to help forgive and embrace oneself. Two tracks welcome drummer Kento Kamada, while an improvised piece with Hardanger fiddle craftsman Keisuke Hara evokes waves on a fog-shrouded sea.Tracklist:01. Hitsuji no Oppai02. Forgive me03. Hadaka no Mama Koko04. Yo ga Akeru05. Shibafu06. Manpuku Manzoku07. Nagiru08. Monowasure09. Oshite wa Kaesu10. Saka no Shita11. #deed12. Umiushi