’80s Japan Essentials

’80s Japan Essentials

This extremely vibrant genre of Japanese pop provided the fundamental fuel for the J-pop explosion. As heard here, Kayōkyoku can include anything from lovely romantic ballads by vocalists like Miki Imai to edgier rock sounds by acts such as C-C-B. Smash hits from female-fronted band Rebecca and '70s outfit The Alfee helped shape a future rich in variety.

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