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Keeping the same members and guest musicians, the band used its excitement and forward momentum - aided no doubt by its ever-growing experience and taste for experimentation - to produce its next album, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunshine Kiz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, within the tiny span of six months. And despite seeing no change in personnel for these latest efforts, PIPER’s musicality was constantly evolving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerhaps most obviously, Sunshine Kiz showed the band beginning to break away from its signature style. Instrumentals were no longer the focus as more vocal-centric tracks made their way to the fore. Sunshine Kiz turned out to be a “song album,” and its lyric sheet saw a substantial increase in the number of words. A Drumulator replaced the LinnDrums, and the programmed percussion suddenly sounded more natural. Some songs actually featured live drumming, abandoning programmed beats altogether.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt could be said that this all amounted to, at least partially, a return to PIPER’s roots. Or, maybe more accurately, it was something like PIPER circa 1981 filtered through the signature sound the band had forged with their two Breeze albums of 1983. The title track on Sunshine Kiz was released as their second-ever single - their first since “Far Away” from their debut album. And with this new single there even came a music video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTRACKLIST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide A\u003cbr\u003e1. Sunshine Kiz\u003cbr\u003e2. Seaside Runner\u003cbr\u003e3. Velvet Eyes\u003cbr\u003e4. Hidin' In Your Shelter\u003cbr\u003e5. Natsu Wa Dokokae \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSide B\u003cbr\u003e1. Boku No Love Song\u003cbr\u003e2. Futari No Summer\u003cbr\u003e3. 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You can enjoy the magical charm of this song, which has been loved by people all over the world as a City Pop classic and has spawned many cover works, in analog format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e竹内まりや、1984年発売アルバム『VARIETY』の収録曲にして、翌1985年に12インチ・シングルとして発売された『PLASTIC LOVE』。　36年経った2021年、再び発売が決定！！　City Popの名曲として世界中から愛され続け、数多くのカバー作品も生み続ける、そのマジカルな魅力をアナログで堪能出来ます。　Side A はオリジナルと同じ、「PLASTIC LOVE(Extended club mix)」、ただし今回、Side.Bはオリジナル12インチ収録の「PLASTIC LOVE(New re-mix)」ではなく、アルバム『VARIETY』収録の「アルバム・バージョン」となります。　\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e【完全生産限定／2021年最新ヴァイナル・カッティング】\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(メーカー・インフォメーションより)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e※限定盤のためご注文をキャンセルさせていただく場合がございます。予めご了承ください。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/7rU6Iebxzlvqy5t857bKFq?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Mariya Takeuchi","offers":[{"title":"12\" \/ Black","offer_id":41723892138175,"sku":"WPJL-10152-BK","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/products\/WPJL-10152.jpg?v=1655426417"},{"product_id":"tatsuro-yamashita-softly-import-2lp-vinyl-record","title":"Softly [Japanese Import]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e** This is a BACKORDER. 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With his encyclopedic knowledge of music and boundless curiosity for new sounds, Hosono has put his unmistakable stamp on hundreds of recordings as a session player, producer, and auteur of his own idiosyncratic musical world. Born and raised in central Tokyo, his adolescent obsession with American pop culture informed his early forays into country music, which he would revisit later in his career. Hosono made his professional debut in 1969 as a member of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eApryl Fool\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose heavy psychedelia was somewhat at odds with his influences, which leaned towards the rootsy sounds of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoby Grape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Springfield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. 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Including the collaboration number “\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKoi wa Magic\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e” (aka \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLove Is Magic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\" \/ \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsn't It Magic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\") with \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoshinori Monta\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, which was recorded only in this album. 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In addition to mellow tunes such as \"\u003cem\u003eSaigo-No Tejina\"\u003c\/em\u003e,\"\u003cem\u003eMinami Kaikisen\u003c\/em\u003e,\" and \"\u003cem\u003eYamate Hotel\u003c\/em\u003e,\" sung by \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNanako Sato\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, the funky \"\u003cem\u003eBad Junkie Blues\u003c\/em\u003e\" is also excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCredits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArranged By, Words By, Music By, Producer – Hiroshi Sato\u003cbr\u003eCover – Taisuke Shindo\u003cbr\u003eEngineer – Hiroshi Goto, Uncle Yamabiko\u003cbr\u003eMastered By – Kazuhiro Takieda\u003cbr\u003eMusic By – Atsushi Sato (3) (tracks: B5)\u003cbr\u003ePhotography By – George Ide\u003cbr\u003eProducer – Teruaki Kuroda\u003cbr\u003eRecording Supervisor – Takashi Chikamoto, Yoshitake Maeda\u003cbr\u003eWords By – Akanemaru Maeda, Junko Sato, Ryo Kagawa, Takashi Matsumoto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTRACKLIST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Time\u003cbr\u003e2. Joint\u003cbr\u003e3. Minami Kaikisen\u003cbr\u003e4. Choit\u003cbr\u003e5. Yamate Hotel\u003cbr\u003e6. Bad Junkie Blues\u003cbr\u003e7. Mezame\u003cbr\u003e8. Akanegumo-No Machi\u003cbr\u003e9. Black Coffee\u003cbr\u003e10. Island Fantasy\u003cbr\u003e11. Kage-Ni Mukatte\u003cbr\u003e12. Saigo-No Tejina\u003cbr\u003e13. 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With music by legends\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Akira Inoue, Hiroshi Sato, and Masataka Matsutoya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (performing under the name \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeaside Lovers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e), the album weaves a tapestry of island beats and rhythms that will transport you to another place and another time. From the lush production of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLovers Paradise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e to the emotionally stirring strings of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Memories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, if you close your eyes and listen very closely, we’re sure you’re bound to hear a wave or two in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly sought after on the vinyl aftermarket since it was released, we are happy to offer this under-recognized gem to the public again! Newly remastered by Sony Music for this release, after spinning this one you’ll agree it’s never sounded better!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCredits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt Direction, Design – Junichi Nakamura\u003cbr\u003eArtwork [2020 Reissue Staff] – Kensaku Nakajima\u003cbr\u003eCoordinator [2020 Reissue Staff] – Hiroyuki Yamashita, Yuki Kaihori\u003cbr\u003eEngineer – 前島雄一*\u003cbr\u003eEngineer [Associate] – 吉川隼人*, 大野邦彦*, 高松幹宏*, 太田靖彦*\u003cbr\u003eExecutive-Producer [2020 Reissue Staff] – Hayuru Osaka, Toru Hanaoka\u003cbr\u003eLacquer Cut By – Bernie Grundman\u003cbr\u003eMastered By – 葛西 \"哲平\"*\u003cbr\u003eMusic By – 井上 鑑*, 佐藤博*, 松任谷正隆*\u003cbr\u003ePhotography – Shizuki Obuchi\u003cbr\u003eProducer – 橋本伸一*\u003cbr\u003eProduct Manager [2020 Reissue Staff] – Seiichi Fukui\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTRACKLIST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\nComing soon...\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLISTEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvailable on Desktop \u0026amp; Mobile\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" height=\"380\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/3VJMlnxxRA9XApRpwtqghb?utm_source=generator\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Akira Inoue, Hiroshi Sato, Masataka Matsutoya","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Green","offer_id":41799992705215,"sku":"MHJL-154-GN","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/products\/seaside.jpg?v=1668719592"},{"product_id":"taeko-onuki-mignonne-lp-vinyl-record","title":"Mignonne (2023 Limited Color Edition) [Japanese Import]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArranged by Ryuichi Sakamoto (\u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eYMO\u003c\/span\u003e) and Juzo Seo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures Haruomi Hosono (\u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eYMO\u003c\/span\u003e), Shigeru Suzuki, and Yukihiro Takahashi (\u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eYMO\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemastered by Bernie Grundman from original master tape to 96KHz\/24bit digital high-resolution master\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComes with a lyrics\/credits insert and liner notes insert\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Jacket with OBI Strip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition: 4th Pressing on Red Vinyl\u003c\/strong\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\u003e“\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMignonne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e” is Taeko Onuki’s 3rd album released in 1978, which was the follow-up to her masterpiece “\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunshower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e”(1977).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer long-time collaborators from Tin Pan Alley continued to collaborate with her for this album. Arranged by Ryuichi Sakamoto and Juzo Seo, and featured musicians such as Haruomi Hosono, Shigeru Suzuki, and Yukihiro Takahashi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sound is similar to her previous albums, with rich horns and strings arranged on top of Tin Pan Alley’s soulful rhythmic sections. The tracks have seen a resurgence of late, some of which are covered by contemporary Japanese artists ( “\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoko Gao\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e”, “\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUmi to Shonen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e” by \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAkiko Yano\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, “\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotsuzen no Okurimono\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e” by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMariya Takeuchi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTRACKLIST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Jajauma Musume\u003cbr\u003e2. Yokogao\u003cbr\u003e3. Tasogarere\u003cbr\u003e4. Sora O Tobetara\u003cbr\u003e5. Kaze No Orugan\u003cbr\u003e6. Iidasenakute\u003cbr\u003e7. 4:00 Am\u003cbr\u003e8. Totsuzen No Okurimono\u003cbr\u003e9. Umi To Shōnen\u003cbr\u003e10. Akogare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLISTEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvailable on Desktop \u0026amp; Mobile\u003c\/em\u003e \u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" height=\"380\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/0Y4RPWAZZui6gUL1kwgND6?utm_source=generator\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Taeko Onuki","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Red","offer_id":42121566978239,"sku":"MHJL-00021-RD","price":78.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/MHJL-00021-TaekoOhnuki-MignnoneCover.jpg?v=1684808744"},{"product_id":"tomoko-aran-fuyu-kukan-japanese-import-lp-vinyl-record","title":"Fuyu-Kukan (Limited Pink Edition) [Japanese Import]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemastered Limited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Import\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressed on Pink Vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimit 1 Per Customer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\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\u003eProduced by \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMasatoshi Nishimura\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e of \u003cem\u003eFENCE OF DEFENSE\u003c\/em\u003e, this is an innovative album by \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAran Tomoko\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e that contains elements of new wave, funk, boogie, and rock, as well as mellow songs and experimental sounds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn recent years, due to the popularity of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ecity pop\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, mellow songs such as “\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI’m In Love\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e” and “\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMidnight Pretenders\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e” and the cosmic-sounding “Hannya” have been re-evaluated by young people who didn’t know what they were doing at the time (the original release was in 1983), and they have become popular overseas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnalog master tape restoration and archiving onto DSD by Seigen Ono at Saidera Mastering. This analog master is flat converted from DSD to 96kHz 24bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTRACKLIST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Body to Body\u003cbr\u003e2. Lonely Night\u003cbr\u003e3. I'm In Love\u003cbr\u003e4. Dilemma\u003cbr\u003e5. Midnight Pretenders\u003cbr\u003e6. One Summer Tapestry\u003cbr\u003e7. HANNYA\u003cbr\u003e8. Yesterday\u003cbr\u003e9. 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It proved to be just what music fans had been waiting for—a compilation of sought-after tracks that had been nearly impossible to obtain unless you were well-connected with dealers and collectors, or traveled regularly to the countless record stores in Japan.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacific Breeze\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincluded \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinako Yoshida, Taeko Onuki, Hiroshi Sato, and Haruomi Hosono\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e among other key players of ‘70s-’80s Japanese City Pop, the nebulous genre that encompassed an “amalgam of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eAOR\u003c\/span\u003e, R\u0026amp;B, jazz fusion, funk, boogie and disco, all a touch dizzy with tropical euphoria,” as we described it the first time around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacific Breeze 2: Japanese City Pop, \u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eAOR\u003c\/span\u003e \u0026amp; Boogie 1972-1986\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewe dig deeper into those sounds of bubble-era Japan. From the proto-City Pop funk of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBread \u0026amp; Butter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEiichi Ohtaki\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e to the crate-digger favorites \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEri Ohno\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePiper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, the latest entry in \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight In The Attic’s Japan Archival Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e brings another set of sought-after tunes, most of which have never before been available outside of Japan. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/helixsounds.com\/collections\/tomoko-aran\" title=\"Tomoko Aran\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTomoko Aran\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnri\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, also included in this compilation, are just a few of the artists who have gained popularity in recent years thanks to \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVaporwave\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, the meme-genre that heavily samples Japanese City Pop to create its particular aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacific Breeze 2\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eonce again features the artwork of renowned Tokyo-based illustrator \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHiroshi Nagai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, whose iconic images of resort living have become synonymous with City Pop. 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In addition to Japanese musicians Haruomi Hosono, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Kenji Omura, the album also features Phil Manzanera, Andy Mackay (Roxy Music), and Tony Mansfield whom he recorded with during a long stay in London. This record builds on the techno sound of YMO’s BGM (released the same year), infusing Takahashi’s unique romantic aesthetic, and is considered one of his masterpieces. 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Featuring \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJiro Inagaki, Minoru Muraoka, Hiroshi Suzuki, Hozan Yamamoto, Count Buffalo, Takeshi Inomata, and much more!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Japanese jazz has been recognized and celebrated by music lovers worldwide for decades. The origins of this trend may be traced back to the rare groove movement that flourished in the 1990s, but its current deep and wide popularity seems to be connected to the fact that Japanese people have been reevaluating their own jazz since the mid-2000s, locally referred to as WaJazz (“Wa” meaning Japan but also the \u003cstrong\u003eShōwa\u003c\/strong\u003e emperor period, from 1926 to 1989). Since the beginning of the 2000s, there has been a growing trend to move away from the DJ-focused perspective and to appreciate jazz with a deeper understanding. 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I would be happy if some of its charms and secrets emerge from the fourteen tracks included in this collection.” \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e--\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eYusuke Ogawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYusuke Ogawa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e has been running the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniversounds\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003estore in Tokyo since 2001, specializing in jazz and second-hand, rare, and collector records. He is also a reissue supervisor, label manager, DJ, and music writer. Known for his vast musical knowledge, eye for detail, and archival skills, Ogawa has worked on more than 250 reissues and compilations – including the highly praised \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Jazz Reality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Re: Vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e series. 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This 1983 LP puts the focus on his singing; in both English and Japanese. The result was his highest charting solo LP in Japan (#11), which feels comfortable and confident. You don't cover a Hal David\/Burt Bacharach song originally done by Dionne Warwick unless you know you can deliver. (We also love the confidence it takes to put his dog on the cover too!) Takahashi crafts pop songs throughout the LP that call on his trademarks, such as synths and big drums, but never to the detriment of his vocals. 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This led to her signing with Better Days \/ Nippon Columbia and the release of her debut album, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFunny Walkin'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. In charge of arrangements is 'Master' \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYuji Ohno\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (大野雄二) of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLupin III\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e fame, who weaves a classy pop record with bold jazz vibes. Sato's nonchalant, whispering, vocal style - which would go on to deeply influence the later \u003cem\u003eShibuya-kei\u003c\/em\u003e style - comes together with Sano's broad musical arsenal encompassing ragtime, good time rock n roll, and jazz to create one beauty of a record. The opening track '\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubterranean Couple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e' has been rediscovered to great acclaim amid the recent 'city pop' craze.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nanako Sato","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Black","offer_id":41799995818175,"sku":"BEAT-77-BK","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/products\/large_550_tmp_2F1630527700622-ravobspvini-a6af256fe31853fb8c64f9985d71a5ea_2Fsato_nanako_cover.jpg?v=1657772483"},{"product_id":"haruomi-hosono-cochin-moon-lp-japanese-pressing-lp-vinyl-record","title":"Cochin Moon [Japanese Import]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemastered Limited Edition \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Import\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle LP pressed on Classic Black Vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures Printed Fold-Out Insert \u0026amp; OBI Strip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1978\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReissued by King Records in 2016\u003c\/strong\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\u003eThe unbelievably prolific \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHaruomi Hosono\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the major architects of modern Japanese pop music. With his encyclopedic knowledge of music and boundless curiosity for new sounds, Hosono is the auteur of his own idiosyncratic musical world, putting his unmistakable stamp on hundreds of recordings as an artist, session player, songwriter and producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHosono's solo career would take many twists and turns from this point forward, with forays into exotica, electronic, ambient, and techno, culminating in the massive success of techno pop group \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eYellow Magic Orchestra (YMO)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in September 1978, a mere two months before YMO's debut,\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Cochin Moon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a clear precursor to the groundbreaking synth and sequencer-dominated sounds that would come to define the iconic trio. 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Instead, after Yokoo introduced Hosono to the sounds of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKraftwerk\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekrautrock\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eduring the trip, Cochin Moon became something much stranger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated almost entirely on synthesizers and sequencers with the help of future YMO collaborators \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRyuichi Sakamoto\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHideki Matsutake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, the music on the album is the perfect encapsulation of Hosono's concept of \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esightseeing music\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e,\" transporting the listener to an exotic place that may or may not exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdmired by artists ranging from \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVan Dyke Parks\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMac DeMarco\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, Hosono continues to forge ahead as he heads into his fifth decade as a musician. 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This album climbed to No. 12 on the chart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB-1 is a self-cover of the song provided to \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ventures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. B3 is a cover version of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Supremes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e’ No.1 hit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParticipating musicians: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHaruomi Hosono, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Kenji Omura, Makoto Ayukawa, Sina, Takeshi Asada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, and others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYoshinori Sunahara’s remastering and Bernie Grundman’s cutting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTRACKLIST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchool of Thought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMurdered by the Music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKid-nap The Dreamer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIkasul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadioactivist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumbers From a Calculated Conversation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBijin-kyoshi at the Swimming School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue Colour Worker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop in the Name of Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMirrormanic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Core of Eden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLISTEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable on Desktop \u0026amp; Mobile\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" height=\"352\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/3rMkwQudG1pEqEmEVIU7iI?utm_source=generator\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Yukihiro Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Clear Blue","offer_id":41799996637375,"sku":"MHJL-171-CLBL","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/products\/large_550_tmp_2F1647290191478-8d5eng58y12-f84f97511c04e740c35630f3c4c06408_2FMHJL171.jpg?v=1657772491"},{"product_id":"gentle-breeze-piper-lita-exclusive-lp-vinyl-record","title":"Gentle Breeze (LITA 20th Anniversary Edition)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition of 300 copies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1xLP pressed on Clear Red Splatter Vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNewly restored and remastered edition of 1986 Japanese city pop classic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemastered from the original master tapes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes 24” x 24” fold-out poster\u003c\/strong\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\u003ePiper's third album is considered by many to be their best. Even if you don't agree with that, Gentle Breeze still belongs in your collection. As we said about the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cromulentrecords.com\/products\/mariah-utakata-no-hibi-lita-20th-anniversary-edition-2lp\" title=\"Mariah, Utakata No Hibi (LITA 20th Anniversary Edition), Cromulent Records, City Pop, Art Pop\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMariah\u003c\/a\u003e album, when we see a chance to get classics into the hands of our customers, we aren't shy about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis LITA 20th anniversary pressing of Gentle Breeze is limited to 300 total copies and is pressed on clear vinyl with red splatter. It is remastered from the original tapes and comes with a 24\" x 24\" poster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Gentle Breeze such a great LP is that it stands apart from the previous LP, Summer Breeze. But in a way that builds on those strengths and pushes everything forward. This LP doesn't have a big City Pop favorite like Hot Sand on it, but don't hold that against it. Whether you're looking for something new to put into a City Pop mix or just looking to expand your Piper collection, you'll definitely be happy to get this into your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTRACKLIST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI've Got A Feeling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRide On Seaside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew York, Paris, London, Tokyo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighway of the Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShow Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreezing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBamboo Island\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime \u0026amp; Tide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunny Bird\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoon Child\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":"Piper","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Clear Red Splatter","offer_id":41799996801215,"sku":"STS-070-CLRD-SPR","price":32.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/products\/large_550_tmp_2F1580341578373-zza8gd19frn-b70ab2ef615d8eadd1cfd8718b4a678a_2FGentle_Breeze_WEB.jpg?v=1657772492"},{"product_id":"hiroshi-sato-oracle-2lp-vinyl-record","title":"Oracle [Japanese Import]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst time on vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1xLP pressed on Classic Black Vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoused in a Gatefold Jacket with hype sticker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA mellow AOR work full of humanism, created by welcoming a variety of guests\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginally released in 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDescriptionS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter working for \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShigeru Suzuki\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e’s hackle back, he also participated in many \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTin Pan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e family sessions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapan’s leading keyboardist, producer, and music director who receives tremendous respect from big names such as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHaruomi Hosono, YMO, Eiichi Otaki, and Tatsuro Yamashita\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. The second Toshiba EMI transfer album was released in 1996.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA mellow AOR work full of humanism, created by welcoming a variety of guests, centered on single-person overdubbing using electronic musical instruments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA must-listen record that has pioneered new frontiers by incorporating DJ-like techniques. Released for the first time on analog vinyl record.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTRACKLIST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProphet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews for two\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMorning to you ~ Rainbow Sealine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTom Sawyer No Hi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRailroad to summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDolphin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay by Day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2:00 am Lover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOracle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRomance Novel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLISTEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable on Desktop \u0026amp; Mobile\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" height=\"352\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/24dtvNJDBoI6gCaTwzCcLZ?utm_source=generator\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Hiroshi Sato","offers":[{"title":"2LP \/ Black","offer_id":41799997161663,"sku":"PROT-7161-BK","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/products\/large_550_tmp_2F1637179621426-04hs7rs7pvz7-7a3486dbd49427e078681ce3245118fe_2FPROT-7161-2-jacket.jpg?v=1657772500"},{"product_id":"junko-ohashi-tea-for-tears-japanese-import-lp-vinyl-record","title":"Tea for Tears (2022 Reissue Edition)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Reissue Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1xLP pressed on Classic Black Vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures traditional Japanese OBI Strip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWritten by Yoshiko Miura, composed by Yoshihiro Yonekura, Takeru Sato, Teruo Goto, Mitsuo Hagita, Yasuhiro Abe, and Hirofumi Amami\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduced by Kazuharu Honjo\u003c\/strong\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\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJunko Ohashi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e delivered\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Tea for Tears\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e in 1981, her first LP after splitting with her previous backing group, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinoya Central Station\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Working with producer \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKazuharu Honjo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, Ohashi delivered an LP that quickly became a favorite of Japanese pop fans. This version comes to us from \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Music\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLawson Entertainment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea for Tears includes contributions from \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoshiko Miura, Yoshihiro Yonekura, Takeru Sato, Teruo Goto, Mitsuo Hagita, Yasuhiro Abe, and Hirofumi Amami\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. 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This city pop\/AOR masterpiece is a must-listen for Japanese mono AOR fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's highly sought after, as the original is a rare collectible traded at a steep price in the second-hand market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTRACKLIST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're In The Sky With Soda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Don't Need Eyeshadow \u003cspan\u003eはいらない\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke Rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMysterious Encounter \u003cspan\u003e不思議な出会い\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn The Memory of Summer (Sailing for Two) \u003cspan\u003e夏の記憶に \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaise Your Dream Anchor \u003cspan\u003e夢の錨をまきあげて\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave It To Time \u003cspan\u003e時間まかせ\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidsummer Date Night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrange City Morning \u003cspan\u003eオレンジ・シティの朝\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLISTEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable on Desktop \u0026amp; Mobile\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" height=\"352\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/51C7ozHPzxJA0m4z5HfDfe?utm_source=generator\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Masami Yoshida","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Clear","offer_id":41799997522111,"sku":"WQJL-143-CL","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/WQJL-143-MyTuneMyTurn.jpg?v=1684611647"},{"product_id":"ichiko-hashimoto-beauty-lp-vinyl-record","title":"Beauty [Japanese Import]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginally released in 1984\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParticipated in the YMO Domestic Tour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the 2nd solo album released in 1984 by jazz pianist\/composer\/vocalist \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIchiko Hashimoto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, who participated in the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eYMO\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003edomestic tour and is known as a member of \u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eCOLORED\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eMUSIC\u003c\/span\u003e. 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Participating musicians include \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoji Ueno\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (strings arrangement and piano), \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRyomei Shirai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (guitar), and Pierre Barouh (vocals).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly Tracks 1 and 8 have vocals and the rest are instrumentals used in the film. 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This limited edition import from \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFuji\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eis a must-have gem. The single features two tracks from Hosono House: Koi Wa Momoiro \u0026amp; Fuku Wa Uchi Oni Wa Soto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotography by Masahiro Nogami is the iconic album cover photo for \"Hosono House\". Originally released in 1973 and repressed in 2017 for its 45th anniversary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTRACKLIST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Koi Wa Momoiro\u003cbr\u003e2. 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Two years after the debut work “\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOONLIGHT SINGING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e” in which \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTatsuro Yamashita\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHiroshi Sato\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e participated, the 2nd album, which further developed the AOR line, is an analog reprint. From the cool and solid city pop “\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMIDNIGHT STATION HOTEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e” to the more funky SIDE-A such as the urban groove “\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJamaican Night\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e”, and the sentimental jazzy AOR “a little more”, SIDE-B’s mellow down. , It is a two-part work. Of course, the artwork that fascinates the vivid blue is by \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHiroshi Nagai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. 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To kick off this series, the introductory compilation album \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Espoir\u003c\/strong\u003e will be released simultaneously on vinyl and CD, with mastering and song selections by \u003cstrong\u003eYoshinori Sunahara\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisc 1 of the CD version will feature his signature songs and other important tracks released between 1980 and 1985.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisc 2 is comprised of content exclusive to the CD release; it features tracks that he had written or produced for other artists during this era, or tracks pulled from albums that he had helped plan, and shines a light on his many activities outside of his own solo work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe art direction and design for the package are done by \u003cstrong\u003eTOWA TEI\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the cover design created by internationally acclaimed visual artist \u003cstrong\u003eTOMOO GOKITA\u003c\/strong\u003e. This creative staff also worked together previously on YMO compilation \u003cstrong\u003eNEUE TANZ\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2018.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The early 80s was one of the busiest periods of my music life. This period started with the release of Murdered by Music in 1980. Starting with the sound that we had developed together as YMO, I incorporated my own worldview and elements of New Wave that I was heavily inspired by at the time. To me, my second album Murdered by Music was the result of doing what I wanted to do most at the time with freedom and joy… When I speak about this period, no matter how much time I had it wouldn’t be enough… When I think back now, I think that my recording style and production process that I continue to this day may have been solidified then, during the early 80s.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eYukihiro Takahashi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTRACKLIST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSchool Of Thought ［Murdered by Music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNumbers From A Calculated Conversation ［Murdered by Music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eConnection ［Neuromantic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGrand Espoir ［Neuromantic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDrip Dry Eyes ［Neuromantic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCurtains ［Neuromantic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSayonara ［What, Me Worry?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMy Bright Tomorrow ［Tomorrow’s Just Another Day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAre You Receiving Me? 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Sundial\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\/0u32jkcRmJXoF1SsM4e2kf?utm_source=generator\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Momoko Kikuchi","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Clear Pink","offer_id":42196124401855,"sku":"HRLP295-CLPK","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/EscapeFromDimensionCover.jpg?v=1684807420"},{"product_id":"momoko-kikuchi-tropic-of-capricorn-japanese-import-lp-vinyl-record","title":"Tropic of Capricorn [Japanese Import]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Quality Japanese Pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1xLP pressed on Clear Pink Vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNewly Remastered \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeaturing traditional Japanese OBI Strip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginally released in 1985\u003c\/strong\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\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMomoko Kikuchi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e's four representative works of 1980s \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese City Pop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e are being reissued on Clear Pink Vinyl!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemastered sound sources for all songs, double-page spread lyric cards that reproduce the original specifications, reprinted with belt specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe success of her debut album, \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropic of Capricorn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\" which was released in 1985 and further expanded her standing as a City Pop idol.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the time of the album's release, the biggest hit song “\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraduation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e”, which recorded \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo. 1 on the Oricon chart\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, was followed by synth-funk “\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMidsummer Sequence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e” with a nice intro. 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