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City Pop Story: Urban and Ocean
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City Pop Story: Urban and Ocean
Immerse yourself in the vibrant and eclectic sounds of "City Pop Story: Urban and Ocean," a meticulously curated collection that captures the essence of Japan's city pop genre.
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City Pop Story: Urban and Ocean
Immerse yourself in the vibrant and eclectic sounds of "City Pop Story: Urban and Ocean," a meticulously curated collection that captures the essence of Japan's city pop genre. This 2LP multicolor vinyl, released by Great Tracks / Sony Japan, features 20 tracks that embody the smooth, groovy, and often nostalgic feel of city pop, from the urban hustle to the serene ocean breeze.
The Soundtrack of Japan's Urban Dreamscape
Spanning from the late '70s to the mid '80s, city pop has seen a resurgence in popularity, celebrated for its fusion of jazz, pop, and funk. This compilation brings together iconic artists like Minako Yoshida, Mariya Takeuchi, and many others, offering a window into the soulful, sophisticated, and lush soundscapes that city pop is known for.
Tracklist
| Side A | 1. LIGHT'N UP - Minako Yoshida 2. Doyou no Yoru ha Paradise - EPO 3. Chuo Freeway - Hi-Fi Set 4. Just a Joke - Yurie Kokubu |
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| Side B | 5. Vibration - Kimiko Kasai 6. Leonids no Kanata ni - Yoichi Takizawa 7. Campus Gai '81 - Saki Kubota 8. Pillow Case ni Sayonara - Takako Shirai |
| Side C | 9. Koi no Warming Up - Yuko Ohtaki 10. City Lights by the Moonlight - Tomoko Soryo 11. Natsu ni Koisuru Onnatachi - Taeko Ohnuki 12. Poolside - Yoshitaka Minami |
| Side D | 13. Ame no Wednesday - Eiichi Ohtaki 14. Summer Blue - Bread & Butter 15. Irie Nite - Hiromi Go 16. Wind Surfin - Jin Kirigaya |
| Side E | 17. Little Bit Easier - Ken Tamura 18. Yugyoto - Minako Ito 19. Hadashi no Mamade - Kaoru Sudo 20. Goodbye Summer Breeze - Mariya Takeuchi |
From the uplifting grooves of "LIGHT'N UP" to the soul-stirring melodies of "Goodbye Summer Breeze," "City Pop Story: Urban and Ocean" is a celebration of Japan's unique musical heritage, a must-have for aficionados and newcomers alike. Experience the golden era of city pop through this vibrant collection, a testament to the genre's lasting impact and appeal.
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