This is the first reissue of the first album 'Noriki' by the fusion group Noriki, which was formed in 1983 by keyboard player and arranger Kanekazu Nogi, who has played on the albums and tours of famous musicians such as Tatsuro Yamashita and Yasuko Agawa
The album features a blend of upbeat funk and disco with melodic ballads, Brian Wilson-esque vocal harmonies, new wave-inspired electronics, and even gospel elements.
The album is known for its tropical, city pop, and funk-infused sounds, often described as a fusion of these genres and reminiscent of a "video game feel". It's been hailed as a classic and a source of inspiration for vaporwave music.
Celebrating Tatsuro Yamashita's 50th Anniversary! Six albums released under the MOON label between 1983 and 1993 are being reissued as single LP vinyl edition. Includes detailed liner notes by Tatsuro Yamashita himself.
Grey October Sound has gained widespread popularity through their series of cover albums. Amid the success of their original compilation series Timeless Lo-fi, they are now launching a brand-new series titled Late Night Lo-fi.
Celebrating his 50th anniversary, the king of impossible to find city pop has pressed a limited edition copy of "The Boy Inside Me", a masterpiece album that closed out the 80s for Tatsuro Yamashita.