Ryuichi Sakamoto / Thousand Knives of Ryuichi Sakamoto

Ryuichi Sakamoto's debut solo album, Thousand Knives of Ryuichi Sakamoto (1978), is a pioneering electronic music record that blends synthpop, jazz fusion, and world music elements, foreshadowing the sound of the Yellow Magic Orchestra. The album is considered unclassifiable and ahead of its time, exploring themes of technology and Chinese history.