Embrace the Nostalgic Elegance of Japanese City Pop
Dive into the enchanting world of Japanese City Pop with "Pacific Breeze Volume 3: Japanese City Pop, AOR & Boogie 1975-1987." This exquisite compilation, part of the acclaimed Pacific Breeze series from Light in the Attic, offers a mesmerizing journey through the bubble-era music of Japan. Spanning the years 1975 to 1987, this collection features a blend of AOR, R&B, jazz fusion, funk, boogie, and disco, all seen through the unique lens of Japan's optimistic, cosmopolitan era.
Why You'll Love It
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Expertly Curated Selection: Discover some of the most sought-after City Pop recordings, previously hard to acquire outside of Japan.
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Female-Forward Tracks: Enjoy songs from iconic women artists, breaking gender norms and delivering sonic transcendence.
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Diverse Musical Styles: From techno-pop to sultry reggae, hypnotic jazz fusion to magnetic pop, the album spans a wide array of genres.
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Legendary Artists: Features contributions from members of the Yellow Magic Orchestra and other renowned Japanese artists.
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Deluxe Packaging: Available in three vinyl color variants and housed in a deluxe wide spine jacket with full-color inner sleeves and a custom die-cut OBI.
Tracklist
Track No. |
Artist |
Title |
1 |
Naomi Akimoto |
Bewitched (Are You Leaving Soon) |
2 |
Atsuko Nina |
Tonkachi |
3 |
Miho Fujiwara |
Heartbeat |
4 |
Miharu Koshi |
Scandal Night |
5 |
Chu Kosaka |
Shirakechimauze |
6 |
Teresa Noda |
Tropical Love |
7 |
Makoto Matsushita |
Business Man Pt. 1 |
8 |
Susan |
Ah! Soka |
9 |
Yukako Hayase |
Suiyoubi Madeni Shinitaino |
10 |
Parachute |
Kowloon Daily |
11 |
Hiroyuki Namba |
Tropical Exposition (Who Done It? Version) |
12 |
Pizzicato Five |
Boy Meets Girl |
13 |
Mari Iijima |
Love Sick |
14 |
1986 Omega Tribe |
Cosmic Love |
15 |
Osamu Shoji |
Pub Casablanca |
16 |
Chiemi Manabe |
Untotooku |