TOKYO BLISS: JAPANESE FUNK BOOGIE & CITY POP FROM KING RECORDS 1974-88 by VARIOUS ARTISTS
SKU | 137899 |
Artist | VARIOUS ARTISTS |
Title | TOKYO BLISS: JAPANESE FUNK BOOGIE & CITY POP FROM KING RECORDS 1974-88 |
Label | WEWANTSOUNDS |
Catalog # | WWSLP 98 |
Tag | |
Release | W 08 - 2025 |
Format | Vinyl - EULP |
EAN Barcode | 3700604763789 |
Import | |
€ 36,50 | incl. VAT, excl. shipping |
Tracks
- BUZZ - Garasumado
- Mami Ayukawa - Sabita Gambler
- Johnny Yoshinaga - The Rain
- Keiko Toda - Fade In
- Koji Kobayashi - Bokura No Date
- Yuko Imai - Hotel Twilight 4:49
- Kumiko Sawada - Your Loves Away
- masatoshi Kanno - Day By Day
- Yuji Mitsuya - After Five At Caf-Bar
- Fujimaru Band - Paper Machine
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.