Released to the grindhouse film circuit in 1980, Shogun Assassin is a martial arts East-meets-West culture mashup. Composed by Mark Lindsay (former lead singer of Paul Revere and the Raiders) and W. Michael Lewis (of L.A. disco pioneers Rinder & Lewis), the soundtrack features eastern melodies chiming out of futuristic synths and disco bass lines introduced by a child’s ominous voiceover. The film’s legendary cult status was solidified by GZA’s extensive use of snippets from the film on 1995’s classic album Liquid Swords (produced by RZA). Highly recommended for soundtrack buffs, Wu-Tang lovers, and Tarantino aficionados (who may recall Shogun’s homage in Kill Bill Vol. 2).

Artist Bio

The Wonderland Philharmonic was the name used by W. Michael Lewis (of LA disco pioneers Rinder & Lewis) and Mark Lindsay, a man well known as the frontman of hit 1960s beat group Paul Revere & The Raiders, to record the classic soundtrack for “Shogun Assassin.” The soundtrack blends eastern melodies chiming out of futuristic synths, electronic beats, and bouncing disco bass lines introduced by a child’s ominous voiceover.

• 2026 Edition pressed on Lone Wolf Cornetto Wax
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01. The Legend Of Lone Wolf
02. Daigoro's Theme
03. Assassin With Son
04. The Ninja
05. Voyagers
06. Crimson Sky
07. Eyes Of A Demon
08. Dune
09. Lone Wolf's Theme