VA- Alfa / Yen Records 1980-1987: Techno Pop And Other Electronic Adventures In TokyoLabel: Great Tracks Reissued 8 23 2024 Japan Import Recording technology was completely revolutionized in the 80s by the multitrack recorder, with the popularity of 24 channel SSL consoles sweeping the world. Japanese pop music created during this wave of digital improvement is now recognized worldwide as "City Pop." Techno Pop was another offshoot born of the same revolution. Precise, computer controlled beats produced by groups like Yellow Magic

Label: Org Music

The album serves as a sequel

7 Big Choice

DISINTEGRATION's Time Moves for Me EP transcends the post-punk and synth pop sounds of the past into something entirely new and futuristic

is kicking out downtuned

Robber Barons

released an unassuming debut album by a band called American Football

Self Careless

in a way I compare to James Joyce's Ulysses

the radio newscasts he hears and the strangers he meets address the dire sociopolitical and economic state of "Winter of Discontent"-era Britain

and flawless

1 Give a Little