{"title":"Artist: Junk Fujiyama","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"junk-fujiyama-shine-lp-vinyl-record","title":"Shine [Japanese Import]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupervision: Toshikazu Kanazawa (Light Mellow) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Press Limited Edition \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures traditional Japanese OBI strip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRELEASE DESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Junk Fujiyama, the leader of the ongoing city pop scene, has released a new album for the first time in a year and a half. Looking ahead to the coming summer, you can once again enjoy the junk verses full of energy. Included as a bonus track. Tatsuro Yamashita's cover \"Love Space\" is a live version featuring Ponta Murakami, one of Japan's most famous drummers who passed away suddenly last year. Ponta \u0026amp; Junk's explosive performance intersects with the passion of music.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — Toshikazu Kanazawa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe release of the original studio album \"SHINE\" following \"Happiness\" released in July 2021 has been decided. Full of exhilarating melodies and sounds, this is an ongoing city pop album in full summer mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuing from the previous work, creator: Itsuki Kamiya is in charge of arrangement, track making, and production. The sound, which skillfully incorporates the essence of pop, AOR, soul, rock, etc., has evolved and is more compatible with Junk's emotional vocals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe songs included are the pop number \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGOLDEN TIME\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\" which became a hot topic in the FamilyMart commercial, and the lead single \"Ai no Kiseki -Trajectory of Love-\", a killer tune that colors the summer that will be pre-released on 5\/25 (Wed.), Groove. A total of 11 songs, including \"Love is a wonder\" full of emotions, and \"Bokura no Summer Days ~Our Summer Days~\", a ballad depicting love at the end of summer by Yukako Niitsuma, who provided \"Butterfly\" in the previous work. ), the birth of a full-length summer album full of city pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the previous work, \"hikari\u0026amp;-\" is in charge of the illustration of the jacket, and it is a work full of light (SHINE) that cuts out the summer scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a CD-only bonus track, Tatsuro Yamashita's cover \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLOVE SPACE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\" from the January 2011 live featuring Shuichi Murakami \"Ponta\" Murakami, a representative drummer who passed away in 2021, will be specially recorded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTRACKLIST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Trajectory of Love\u003cbr\u003e2. GOLDEN TIME\u003cbr\u003e3. Bokura no Summer Days -Our Summer Days-\u003cbr\u003e4. Mystic\u003cbr\u003e5. Walk about\u003cbr\u003e6. Sunrise\u003cbr\u003e7. Precious Moments\u003cbr\u003e8. Midnight Parade\u003cbr\u003e9. SHINE\u003cbr\u003e10. Love Is A Wonder\u003cbr\u003e11. LOVE SPACE (Live Version)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLISTEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable on Desktop \u0026amp; Mobile\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" height=\"352\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/2ZllroV93Q3NtPJSa5Rnnx?utm_source=generator\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Junk Fujiyama","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Black","offer_id":41848429740223,"sku":"PLP-7873-BK","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/products\/pcd28049-scaled.jpg?v=1659732643"},{"product_id":"junk-fujiyama-horizon-lp","title":"Horizon [Japanese Import]","description":"\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e1xLP pressed on Black Vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures catchy '80s-inspired sounds at its core\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eContemporary city pop work\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJunk Fujiyama, who continues to lead the contemporary city pop scene, released his first full cover album Shokeitoshi City Pop Covers in March 2024. Following this, he released digital singles such as “Natsu no Mermaid,” “Tokyo Highway Disco Drive,” and most recently, “Wonder History” on February 19. The new song is a groovy track featuring his expansive vocals and an emotional atmosphere, with an 80s-inspired sound and addictive uplifting synth riffs. It was composed by Ryuta Sakamoto, the producer, arranger, and bassist known for his work as bandmaster for Shikao Suga and for contributing to popular songs by Junk Fujiyama such as “Ano Sora no Mukougawa e,” “To The Sky,” and “Kaze ni Nari.” The lyrics and track production were handled by Juki Kamiya, a sound creator from Island etc., who has been collaborating with Junk in recent years. A music video showcasing vibrant and positive emotions has also been released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new album features catchy '80s-inspired sounds at its core, blending memorable melodies, poppy and happy tunes, and Junk's emotional and expansive vocals to deliver a contemporary city pop work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContributors and Creators:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRyuta Sakamoto: Bassist, bandmaster for Shikao Suga, and composer of Junk Fujiyama's debut song “Ano Sora no Mukougawa e.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShinobu Kawashima (CHiLi GiRL): Singer-songwriter and shamisen player\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoe Takizawa: Promising singer-songwriter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYukako Niizuma: Singer-songwriter who wrote lyrics for “UTOPIA” from the album DREAMIN’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuki Kamiya: Sound creator from Island etc., who has been collaborating with Junk in recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKLIST \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatsu no Mermaid (Album Version) – Lyrics: Miru Shirai \/ Music: Juki Kamiya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTokyo Highway Disco Drive (Album Version) – Lyrics \u0026amp; Music: Juki Kamiya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWonder History – Lyrics: Juki Kamiya \/ Music: Ryuta Sakamoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorizon – Lyrics \u0026amp; Music: Juki Kamiya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanagara no Machi – Lyrics: Juki Kamiya \/ Music: Shinobu Kawashima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet Little Lies – Lyrics \u0026amp; Music: Juki Kamiya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaisetsu na Mono – Lyrics: Naofumi Fujiki \/ Music: Joe Takizawa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Miss You So – Lyrics \u0026amp; Music: Yukako Niizuma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssence – Lyrics \u0026amp; Music: Naofumi Fujiki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLISTEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable on Desktop \u0026amp; Mobile\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Junk Fujiyama","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Black","offer_id":44161437925567,"sku":"PCJA-184-BK","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/4988008095210_974x_3d007167-a6e1-47fe-b2a3-fff06d4fabfc.jpg?v=1743117489"},{"product_id":"junk-fujiyama-junk-scape-2lp","title":"JUNK SCAPE [Japanese Import]","description":"\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e2xLP pressed on Black Vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eJunk-style evolved city pop based on the essence of AOR, crossover, and funk\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes the long version of major debut single \"Ano Sora no Mukougawa e\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCity pop giant Junk Fujiyama released their first major album from Victor in 2013. They made their indie debut in 2009, and the late drummer Shuichi \"Ponta\" Murakami, who heard the album, fell in love with his voice and formed a special band to support him. This album also features many first-call musicians such as Ponta, Kiyotsugu Amano (G), Tsuyoshi Kon (G), Akira Okazawa (B), Masanori Sasaji (Key), Akira Inoue (Key), and Nov Saito (Per), who support him. It also includes the long version of their major debut single \"Ano Sora no Mukougawa e,\" which was a hit in a TV commercial tie-up, as well as the singles \"PROUD\/EGAO\" and \"Sheldal\". It is full of Junk-style evolved city pop based on the essence of AOR, crossover, funk, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKLIST \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAno Sora no Mukougawa e あの空の向こうがわへ (Long Ver.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShedaru シェダル\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYuuwaku 誘惑\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWandering Again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePuzzle パズル (Calm Ver.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiwaku no Kuchibiru 魅惑の唇 (Album Ver.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBRAND-NEW DAY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEＧＡＯ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLonely Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePROUD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeiya no Hohoemi 聖夜の微笑み\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArifureta Gogo ありふれた午後\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLISTEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable on Desktop \u0026amp; Mobile\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Junk Fujiyama","offers":[{"title":"2LP \/ Black","offer_id":44264658567359,"sku":"NJS-819-820-BK","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/junk-scape-vinyl-869435.1.jpg?v=1748422959"},{"product_id":"junk-fujiyama-city-pop-covers-lp","title":"City Pop Covers [Japanese Import]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cb\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e1xLP pressed on Black Vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures 13 tracks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJunk Fujiyama's latest release is their first-ever full cover album! Tracks like \"WINDY SUMMER\" and \"Telephone Number\" are reimagined in the powerful vocals and refined style characteristic of Junk Fujiyama. Following their 2023 album \"DREAMIN',\" this album sees Tatsuki Kamiya's full participation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe've been waiting for a cover collection like this! No more uninspired remakes that simply ride the trend and rely only on the charm of the original. 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