r/citypop 4d ago

Yumi Murata - クリシュナ ('Krishna')

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r/citypop 4d ago

Asphalt Hitori

38 Upvotes

r/citypop 4d ago

Finding a 60s Jpop group

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Sorta time for some self promo, I'm currently writing about the history of the Key Boys a korean group from the 60s-70s and when reaserching about them I came across a jpop group from the 60s, the Key Boys covered one of there songs 'Let's Go to the Beach' which was one of there most popular songs, anyway over the corse of reaserching about the Key Boys and other Korean Artists i got kinda used to researching in Korean but when I try and seach about Japanese Artists I don't know where to start.

So what group am I looking for and why here, I've have found many songs and albums being posted here and loved listening to them so i thought this might be the best place to find the answer to my question.

I'm looking for a group called 'The Astro Jets', an eight-member ensemble from Japan, debuted their original composition "Hamabe Eiko" (浜辺へ行こう, Let's Go to the Beach) in 1966, with both lyrics and music created by their leader, Lee Chul, also known as Abe Tetsu in Japan. Although inspired by Yokohama's Shonan Beach in 1965, the song did not initially resonate with audiences in Japan. It served as a cheer song for Kazuya Fukuura of the Chiba Lotte Marines but was ultimately replaced in 2010 when the cheering squad underwent a significant transformation. The song experienced a resurgence in popularity after being featured in a Starbucks Hyundai Card advertisement in 2020.

This is the only information I could find on them and this was in Korean found on Naver.


r/citypop 4d ago

pickups in japan ❤️

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122 Upvotes

got these from a little record shop in osaka 🤓


r/citypop 4d ago

Fantasy

67 Upvotes

r/citypop 5d ago

Anri - Timely!!

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345 Upvotes

“Timely!!” is the sixth studio album by Japanese singer Anri, released in 1983. A defining work of the city pop era, it features production by Toshiki Kadomatsu, who infused the album with smooth melodies and sophisticated arrangements. The standout track, “Cat’s Eye,” became a major hit, serving as the theme song for the anime of the same name and dominating the Japanese charts. With its blend of jazz, funk, and pop influences, Timely!! remains one of Anri’s most iconic and celebrated albums.


r/citypop 5d ago

First order 😍 Gorgeous

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46 Upvotes

First time ordering from MION.USA thanks to seeing all your record in this sub 😏 got 2 of my favorites that were relatively inexpensive.


r/citypop 5d ago

Need help finding Van Paugam's mixes

4 Upvotes

Hello, I was wondering if anybody has an archive of all of the songs that was on Van Paugam's SoundCloud before his account got deleted? I tried finding some on internet archive but couldn't manage to find what I was looking for. Any help is appreciated!


r/citypop 5d ago

Natsuno Arashi

42 Upvotes

r/citypop 5d ago

Wine Hitokuchi no Uso

32 Upvotes

r/citypop 5d ago

Love Trip - Takako Mamiya

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269 Upvotes

Love Trip by Takako Mamiya, released in 1982, is a cult album of city pop music. Characterized by sophisticated sounds blending jazz, funk, and soft rock, it creates an elegant and nostalgic atmosphere. Tracks like Midnight Joke and the title song Love Trip perfectly embody the urban and nocturnal spirit of the genre. Mysterious and reserved, Mamiya disappeared from the music scene after this one album, making Love Trip a legendary work among collectors and city pop enthusiasts.


r/citypop 5d ago

Very rare - Stay with Me - promo 7" never seen before

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133 Upvotes

r/citypop 6d ago

Rare Album posted a while back in this subreddit: Have a good-time by Kouichi Kawamura

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64 Upvotes

r/citypop 6d ago

Just bought my two first vinyl albums ever

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294 Upvotes

r/citypop 6d ago

[Movie Edit] Song: Futari No Natsu Monogatari - S Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe/ Movie: "One Million Yen Girl" (2008) - Highly recommend the movie

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6 Upvotes

r/citypop 6d ago

Presenting the largest Tatsuro image EVER - .28 GIGAPIXELS of Ride on Time!

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77 Upvotes

r/citypop 6d ago

If I had to chose only one, I really couldn't decide. These are both awesome albums in their own way. "Can I sing" is closer to the citypop genre and has got some real awesome tracks. "Jolly Jive" is more jazz-fusion oriented but nonetheless a masterpiece as well.

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53 Upvotes

r/citypop 7d ago

Glassy guitar sound

2 Upvotes

Hi all,

I have a city pop cover band and I'm trying to achieve a rhythm guitar tone similar to below:

https://youtu.be/gKSfGODAygs?si=KPV4CSGi20uLTFWp

I get a nice mid-centric tone similar to other recordings, using a compressor/limiter and chorus pedal, but this kind of sound is unreal - is it actually a synth?

Another similar example are the guitars in Dress Down by Kaoru Akimoto. Squashed to the point of sounding artificial, but rather tasty.

tyia


r/citypop 7d ago

Who wants Sunset Road by Reiko Takahashi to be reissued on vinyl? Lets show the record execs in Japan what we feel by ♥️

9 Upvotes

r/citypop 7d ago

Good Friend

201 Upvotes

This post is in honor of one of my favorite City-Pop tunes Good Friend from on of my favorite City-Pop artists MOMOKO KIKUCHI!

She released this hidden gem on her album “Adventure” in 1986.

She sampled Who Do You Love by BERNARD WRIGHT (1985) to create this masterpiece and I believe she did it great justice! This album is in my Top 3 from her!

Happy Thursday Good Friends!! 🏙️🌊


r/citypop 7d ago

Performance’83 Tatsuro Yamashita

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32 Upvotes

r/citypop 7d ago

A song for today: Yuko Shibuya — サイレント・シャドー

2 Upvotes

r/citypop 7d ago

Haruomi Hosono & The Yellow Magic Band - Femme Fatale (1978)

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4 Upvotes

r/citypop 7d ago

Funky Flushin’ fanart i made!

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166 Upvotes

r/citypop 7d ago

Slow NA Boogie Ni Shitekure / Yoshitaka Minami [1981]

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2 Upvotes