Zach Saginaw aka Shigeto has just released Lineage on Ghostly International which I am really excited about. Upon first listen, you can tell that Lineage is an introspective album. The type of album you put on and get absolutely immersed into. What I like most about Shigeto’s work is that it’s so deeply personal and has a lot to do with his family. One of the most exciting things about this album is picking out the different sounds on each track. The listener is left hanging on his wind chime effects and drifting to his jazzy notes. (Like on “Huron River Drive.”) Like all Ghostly releases, the album art is stunning. Designed by resident visual artist, Michael Cina, Shigeto’s cover features photos of his great grandfather and the house he lived in in Hiroshima, Japan. Being a designer, I really appreciate how well connected the cover is to the content of the album. It immediately sets the tone. Do yourself a favor and pick up the album here. You can also pre-order the vinyl!
Lineage interview, tour dates and teaser video after the jump.
