Anri gave us Timely!! (1983), an album that sounds like summer distilled. Her producer, Toshiki Kadomatsu, crafted Cat’s Eye (theme song for the famous anime) and Shyness Boy . If Yamashita is the night drive, Anri is the beach barbecue.
While there are hundreds of "lost" records, four titans dominate the genre. 80s japanese city pop
Often called the "God" of the genre, Yamashita is obsessed with recording perfection. His 1980 album Ride on Time gave the genre its name. His track Sparkle is the quintessential driving song. He famously refuses to allow his music on streaming services (except for one recent exception), which has created a legendary level of vinyl demand. does not exist without his "Yamashita-gumi" backing vocal crew. Anri gave us Timely
Japanese city pop is a vibrant music genre that peaked in the If Yamashita is the night drive, Anri is the beach barbecue
Miyako leaned her head back. "Play it again," she whispered.
Let’s roll down the window, turn up the stereo, and cruise through the history, the sound, and the legacy of 80s Japanese City Pop.