{"product_id":"various-artists-soft-selection-84","title":"Various Artists – Soft Selection 84","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelebrated new wave compilation from Japan reissued for the first time on vinyl. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA much-cherished gem from the 1980s underground Japanese music scene returns as \u003cem\u003eSoft Selection 84\u003c\/em\u003e is reissued by Glossy Mistakes for its 40th anniversary. Originally released on DIY label Soft, the compilation sees 13 tracks from nine acts spanning minimal, ambient, zolo and more for a beguiling listen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a charming time capsule of eclectic creativity in which nothing sounds dated. Take La Sellrose Can Can, whose two party jams predate Kero Kero Bonito's hyperpop by decades. In addition, an impeccable remastering from the original master tapes adds to the \"could have been recorded yesterday\" feel of the collection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eSoft Selection 84 \u003c\/em\u003ealso includes the eccentric Picky Picnic. One of the few featured artists with recordings beyond the anthology, the trio is an essential act for those curious about Japanese art pop of the era. There is also new wave introspection from Name, whose \"Do We All Need Love\" plays out as a sensual nod to John Lennon. In a similar vein is Clä-Sick, the recording name of Goro Some, the compilation's original producer and founder of Soft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe record's re-release comes with Some's blessing, along\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bcTruncateMore\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith his original artwork and photography. Ultimately, the listener is left tantalised by his selection and its bold excursions into no wave, synth pop, radioplay and bizzaro house. Most of the artists on this release would fade into obscurity, but the transient nature of the potential showcased has helped cement the compilation's reputation over the years. — (via Bandcamp, Glossy Mistakes)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/7heEegXck8JwZxbJb5xBOB?utm_source=generator\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e↓\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Glossy Mistakes\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Vinyl, LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Deep Blue\u003cbr\u003eCountry: Spain\u003cbr\u003eReleased: Mar 15, 2024 \/ Original Release: 1983\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Electronic\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Synth-pop, Experimental, Minimal, New Wave, Abstract\u003cbr\u003e⦿\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFile under: Japanese Electronic\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glossy Mistakes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43971162079390,"sku":"GLOSSY021","price":48.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/5434\/3838\/files\/a0263766612_10.jpg?v=1718262240","url":"https:\/\/theanalogvault.mom\/products\/various-artists-soft-selection-84","provider":"The Analog Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}