Moonriders, the legendary Japanese rock band that's been pushing musical boundaries since 1976, are back with fresh material. Their new album e.d morrison arrives August 26 on CD, vinyl, and digital platforms.

This marks the group's first full album in four years. The record was built from one-take jam sessions featuring the entire band—Keiichi Suzuki (vocals, guitar), Tetsuro Okada (keyboards, chorus), Masahiro Takekawa (violin, trumpet, chorus), Tetsuro Kashibuchi (drums, chorus), Hirofumi Suzuki (bass, guitar, chorus), and Yoshiaki Shirai (guitar, sitar, chorus)—plus longtime live supporters Wataru Sawabe and Yusuke Sato, who are fully involved in the recording.

Each member contributed one original composition to the album, which also includes group-written tracks. All members share vocal duties on the record, reflecting their collaborative approach. The production benefited from work at Sound Crew Studio and a palette of diverse instruments.

The album title itself carries meaning: e.d morrison is an anagram of "moonriders" and has been used as a house name for the group's collaborative work since the 1980s. Using it as the album title emphasizes that this is a true collective effort from the full lineup.

The CD version will include a Blu-ray featuring a 2022 live performance from Tokyo's Showa Women's University concert hall. That show, recorded when they released their previous album It's the moooonriders, featured guest appearances from trombonist Kayoko Yuasa, saxophonist Ryota Azuma, trumpeter Takao Watanabe, and artist Daoko.

The vinyl edition offers eight tracks across four sides, while the CD presents all ten tracks—some of which are extended suite pieces. Songs like "Suite 腕に夕日 肩に枯れ木" and "Suiteシャンデリア" showcase the band's knack for ambitious instrumental arrangements.

With lyrics touching on contemporary issues and personal reflection, e.d morrison captures where Moonriders stand now while honoring their 50-year legacy of refusing to stay in one sonic lane.