CD Universal Music Japan Release date: 08/Nov/2024
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Sales Rank:
#15050 in Other Pop #16208 in Pop
Style:
Other Pop
Product No.:
2101412198
Details / Tracklist:
1-1: Kagi Ha Kaeshite! ( ??????!) (4:15) 1-2: Still A Boy (????) (Japanese Version) (4:05) 1-3: Paper Moon (3:44) 1-4: Yasashii Hito (?????) (2:48) 1-5: Cathy No Uwasa (??????) (3:05) 1-6: Sunadokei (???) (4:20) 1-7: Saka No Ue No Le (?????) (3:05) 1-8: Simple Love (3:46) 1-9: Feel So Bad (4:13) 1-10: Rainy Saturday & Coffee Break (3:44) 1-11: Last Number (4:49) 1-12: Mr. Smile (4:00) 1-13: Crystal City (3:47) 1-14: Rakujitsu Fuukei (????) (3:54) 1-15: Funky Little Queenie (3:16) 1-16: Starlight Train (3:48) 1-17: Tasogare My Love (3:51) 2-1: Safari Night (4:10) 2-2: Yume Wo Miyouyo (??????) (3:36) 2-3: Beautiful Me (4:01) 2-4: Anata Ni Ha Wakaranai (??????????) (3:20) 2-5: Canadian Lullaby (3:18) 2-6: Ooh Boy (3:39) 2-7: Moetsukite (?????) (3:35) 2-8: Telephone Number (3:58) 2-9: Fantasic Woman (3:57) 2-10: Silhouette Romance (4:42) 2-11: Samba Soleil (3:59) 2-12: Tasogare (??) (5:00) 2-13: Lost Love (Ai No Odoriba) (4:25) 2-14: Natsuonna Sonia (?????) (3:53) 2-15: A Love Affair (4:41) 2-16: Isn`t It Magic (3:52)
Description:
"Best Of Junko Ohashi 1974-1984" on CD is a carefully curated retrospective of a decade in which Junko Ohashi helped shape the sound of Japanese city pop, soul and jazz-influenced pop music. Spanning her most essential recordings between 1974 and 1984, this compilation captures her evolution from smooth, jazz-tinged beginnings to sophisticated, groove-oriented productions that would later become cult favorites among collectors and DJs worldwide. Warm bass lines, silky strings, mellow Rhodes, and Ohashi's clear, expressive voice create a soundscape that is at once nostalgic and timeless, ideally suited both for attentive listening and relaxed background ambience.
As a "Best Of" collection, the CD focuses on standout songs and fan favorites that highlight Ohashi's melodic strength, emotional range, and refined arrangements. The track selection (not listed here) is designed to showcase her most influential work from this period, including uplifting mid-tempo tracks, atmospheric ballads, and laid-back, danceable tunes typical of late-70s and early-80s Japanese pop. The production aesthetics of the era - analog warmth, detailed instrumentations, and a strong sense of groove - are at the core of this release, making it an attractive item for fans of city pop, AOR, soul and soft jazz.
Junko Ohashi is regarded as one of the distinctive voices of Japan's late-70s and early-80s music scene. Known for her smooth vocal delivery and elegant blend of pop, soul and jazz elements, she became a fixture on Japanese charts and airwaves in this period. Over the years, her work has gained renewed international attention, particularly among city pop enthusiasts, vinyl collectors and DJs who appreciate her sophisticated songwriting and the high production values of her albums. Her recordings from 1974-1984 are often cited as key reference points for anyone exploring Japanese city pop and related genres.
The CD edition offers a convenient way to discover or rediscover this important decade in Ohashi's career with consistent sound quality and an album-like listening flow. Depending on the pressing, the booklet typically includes artwork faithful to the original period and basic release information, making it not only a listening pleasure but also a desirable collector's item for fans of Japanese music history.
The release is manufactured by Universal Music Japan, a major label and one of the most influential music companies in Japan. Universal Music Japan is known for its high production standards, meticulous reissues and carefully curated catalog editions, particularly in the fields of city pop, jazz, J-Pop and classic Japanese repertoire. As part of the global Universal Music Group, the company has extensive experience in restoring and presenting important recordings from its archives in high-quality formats. Buyers can therefore expect a solid manufacturing quality, reliable mastering standards and an overall professionally presented product.
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