Alfa & Yen Records: Techno Pop & Other Electronic Adventures In Tokyo 1980-87 Vinyl 2LP type:Vinyl 2LP reviewed by lil herringbone 02/2018

reviewed by lil herringbone 02/2018

breathing music

while "The Fire" (with John Legend) and "Doin' It Again" use the tried and true hip-hop + soul formula they've come to master over the years

A must for Jedi completists

unadulterated soul music from veteran singer/songwriter Lee Fields

Alfa & Yen Records: Techno Pop & Other Electronic Adventures In Tokyo 1980-87 Vinyl 2LP type:Vinyl 2LP reviewed by lil herringbone 02/2018"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 Orchestra (YMO) introduced a different type of sound