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Various-Jazz Our Town | Jazz Fusion, Funky Pop & Bossa Gayo - Clear & Pink Splatter Vinyl Korean vinyl LP album (LP record)
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The recent resurgence in the popularity of city pop, to the point where it appears to have carved out a central position in digger / listener culture, is a rather intriguing phenomenon. To begin with, the term 'city pop' itself was more of a marketing slogan, pointing to 'music with urban sensibilities' targeted toward consumers aspiring to urban life, rather than a descriptor of some particular music style or genre. Neither was the term widely used during the 80s, the historical peak of the style's popularity.
On the contrary, it appears to have been rediscovered and redefined amid the 'new-tro' vogue of the late 2000s, driven by the nostalgia of those who grew up during the 80s. The important elements of 'city pop' have more to do with the sensational and affective descriptors associated with the term itself - such as sophistication, relaxedness, comfort, freshness, dynamism, elegance, radiance, sweetness, as well as the splendor and romanticism associated with the city. The underlying appeal of retro stems from the desire to experience and enjoy things from before one's own time. This is not unconnected to the popularity of 'cool kitschy' subcultural trends like vaporwave or future funk.
So, there's nothing surprising about today's youths digging through well or lesser-known Korean gayo records from the early / mid 90s featuring AOR, jazz fusion, or funky styles. Likewise, the artists that are mentioned under the keywords of 'Korean City Pop' - names like the Yoon Soo-il Band or the City Kids, Lee Jae-min, Bom Yeoreum Gaeul Kyeoul, Kim Hyun-chul, Yoon Sang, Jang Pil-soon, Bitgwa Sogeum, Yang Soo-kyung, Nami, and Lee Eun-ha - are not unfamiliar.
Though their popularity might have been short-lived at the time, their music featured soft saxophone parts, lively rhythms, delicately-crafted harmonies, and beautiful melodies. These make for a fusion sound that is particularly well-suited for the tastes of today. It is worth appreciating that the 90s, by which time the waves of American AOR and Japan's city pop had faded away, was a golden age for Korean gayo. So, it's quite rewarding and enjoyable to rediscover and listen to tracks that are well worth another spin after all those years.
Side A
1. BITGWA SOGEUM (LIGHT & SALT) - The Fairy Of Shampoo
2. BOM YEOREUM GAEUL KYEOUL (SPRING SUMMER AUTUM WINTER) - A Past Tale About A Lost Bicycle
3. HAN SANG-WON - Seoul, Soul, Soul
4. JEONG WON-YEONG - Bygone Days
5. KONA - The End Of Summer
Side B
1. JANG PIL-SOON - Before You Know It
2. KIM HYUN-CHUL - One Evening, On My Way Back From Hweng-gye
3. SONG HONG-SUP - When Tomorrow Comes
4. LEE JUNG-SUN - Dancing Child
5. OH SEOK-JUN - Since You Left
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| Condition : |
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| Availability: |
In Stock - Buy Now for shipping on Wednesday 19th February
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| Year of Release: |
2023 |
| Artist: |
Various-Jazz (click here for complete listing) |
| Title: |
Our Town | Jazz Fusion, Funky Pop & Bossa Gayo (click here for more of the same title) |
| Price: |
£ 39.99, US$ 50.39
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| Format: |
vinyl LP album (LP record) |
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| Record Label: |
Beatball Records |
| Catalogue No: |
BEAT-88 |
| Country of Origin: |
Korea
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| Language: |
Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description. |
| EIL.COM Ref No |
V-JLPOU839665 (quote this reference in any e-mails, letters, faxes or phone calls to help identify this item) |
| Barcode : |
8809114690884 |
| Genres: |
Jazz
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| Related Artists: |
Glastonbury, Various-Blues & Gospel, Various-Brass Bands, Various-Classical & Orchestral, Various-Comedy, Various-Drum & Bass Jungle, Various-Easy Listening, Various-Folk, Various-Industrial & Avant-Garde, Various-Reggae & Ska, Various-Soul & Funk, Various-Trains |
| Complete Stock List: |
Various-Jazz |
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| Alternative Names: |
None |
| To order by phone: |
Call +44 1474 815010 quoting EIL.COM reference number V-JLPOU839665 |
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 Our Town | Jazz Fusion,
Funky Pop & Bossa Gayo (2023 limited edition 10-track
remastered LP pressed on <B>Clear & Pink Splatter Vinyl</B>
featuring tracks from South Korea's Dong-A Records, selected
by Tiger Disco. Hi-gloss gatefold picture sleeve with fabulous
cover art illustration by <B>tototatatu</B>, plus 4-page
insert and obi. Recommended) )
