TOKYO BLISS: JAPANESE FUNK BOOGIE & CITY POP FROM KING RECORDS 1974-88 by VARIOUS ARTISTS

SKU137899
ArtistVARIOUS ARTISTS
TitleTOKYO BLISS: JAPANESE FUNK BOOGIE & CITY POP FROM KING RECORDS 1974-88
LabelWEWANTSOUNDS
Catalog #WWSLP 98
Tag
ReleaseW 08 - 2025
FormatVinyl - EULP
EAN Barcode3700604763789
Import
 € 36,50 incl. VAT, excl. shipping

Tracks

  1. BUZZ - Garasumado
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/w/wwslp_98_tokyo_bliss_japanese_funk_boogie_city_pop_from_king_records_1974-88/sf1060752-01-01-01.mp3
  2. Mami Ayukawa - Sabita Gambler
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/w/wwslp_98_tokyo_bliss_japanese_funk_boogie_city_pop_from_king_records_1974-88/sf1060752-01-01-02.mp3
  3. Johnny Yoshinaga - The Rain
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/w/wwslp_98_tokyo_bliss_japanese_funk_boogie_city_pop_from_king_records_1974-88/sf1060752-01-01-03.mp3
  4. Keiko Toda - Fade In
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/w/wwslp_98_tokyo_bliss_japanese_funk_boogie_city_pop_from_king_records_1974-88/sf1060752-01-01-04.mp3
  5. Koji Kobayashi - Bokura No Date
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/w/wwslp_98_tokyo_bliss_japanese_funk_boogie_city_pop_from_king_records_1974-88/sf1060752-01-01-05.mp3
  6. Yuko Imai - Hotel Twilight 4:49
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/w/wwslp_98_tokyo_bliss_japanese_funk_boogie_city_pop_from_king_records_1974-88/sf1060752-01-02-01.mp3
  7. Kumiko Sawada - Your Loves Away
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/w/wwslp_98_tokyo_bliss_japanese_funk_boogie_city_pop_from_king_records_1974-88/sf1060752-01-02-02.mp3
  8. masatoshi Kanno - Day By Day
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/w/wwslp_98_tokyo_bliss_japanese_funk_boogie_city_pop_from_king_records_1974-88/sf1060752-01-02-03.mp3
  9. Yuji Mitsuya - After Five At Caf-Bar
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/w/wwslp_98_tokyo_bliss_japanese_funk_boogie_city_pop_from_king_records_1974-88/sf1060752-01-02-04.mp3
  10. Fujimaru Band - Paper Machine
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/w/wwslp_98_tokyo_bliss_japanese_funk_boogie_city_pop_from_king_records_1974-88/sf1060752-01-02-05.mp3

Description

DJ Notoya returns with a new selection of Japanese gems, this time delving into the funky, soulful, and city pop sounds of King Records.

Spanning the years 1974 to 1988, this compilation is a treasure trove of forgotten classics and hidden gems, a sonic time capsule that transports listeners back to the neon-lit streets and vibrant nightlife of 1980s Japan. Buzz's 'Garasumado' kicks things off with an infectious groove and funky guitar riffs that could rival any Western funk classic. Mami Ayukawa's 'Sabita Gambler' adds a touch of soulful sophistication, her smooth vocals gliding over lush instrumentation. Keiko Toda's 'Fade In' is a city pop gem, its dreamy melodies and catchy hooks evoking a sense of carefree optimism and urban cool. Elsewhere, Johnny Yoshinaga's soulful ballad 'The Rain' provides a moment of introspection, while Kumiko Sawada's disco-infused 'Your Love's Away' will get you moving and grooving. The compilation closes with the feelgood sounds of Masatoshi Kanno's 'Day By Day', a perfect encapsulation of the city pop aesthetic.

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