Ocean Side (Reissue) (Transparent Vinyl LP)
WRWTFWW kicks off its' new City Pop Series with a reissue of Momoko Kikuchi’s 1984 classic Ocean Side. Originally released in the 'pure golden-era of city pop' the album acts as both a snapshot of 1980s Japanese pop culture and a touchstone for the modern sounds that followed; think chillwave, vaporwave and future funk but four decades ahead of its time. - Flying Out
WRWTFWW Records is very excited to announce the first release from its new City Pop Series with Japanese singer, actress, entertainer, scholar and all-around legend Momoko Kikuchi’s sun-drenched classic Ocean Side album, available now as a limited-edition transparent vinyl LP in a heavyweight sleeve with obi.
A cult classic among Japanese music collectors, Ocean Side was originally released in 1984 by mythical label VAP and features lush compositions and arrangements by J-Pop icon Tetsuji Hayashi (Mariya Takeuchi, Miki Matsubara, Omega Tribe, Junichi Inagaki, Urusei Yatsura anime, soundtrack…). Momoko Kikuchi’s city pop gem is a flawless mix of heartwarming beachside funk, breezy grooves, and silky-smooth vocals - the feel-good music we all need in our life right now.
The 9-track summer-is-forever adventure notably includes the ultra-funky megahit Blind Curve, the fan-favourite title song, and the insanely romantic ballad Futari No Night Drive. A vibrant reflection of summer in 1980s Japan, Ocean Side masterfully balances nostalgia and elegance, and provides part of the origin story for revered modern music genres such as chillwave, and future funk, and vaporwave.
The official reissue licensed from VAP, Inc. is sourced from the original masters with an audiophile-cut by Sidney Meyer at Emil Berliner Studios.
Tracklist:
1. Ocean Side = オーシャン・サイド
2. Shadow Surfer = シャドウ・サーファー
3. Blind Curve = ブラインド・カーヴ
4. Summer Eyes = サマー・アイズ
5. Futari No Night Dive = ふたりのナイト・ダイヴ
6. Seishun No Ijiwaru = 青春のいじわる
7. Evening Break = イブニング・ブレイク
8. So Many Dreams = ソー・メニー・ドリームス
9. I Will = アイ・ウィル