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01. Clä-sick - Morning in China
02. La Sellrose Can Can - Aerobicise
03. Linolium - Unit 25
04. Sume ba - Miyako
05. Pink Label - Good Luck
06. NAME - N.H.K.
07. Picky Picnic - Kibo no Asu
08. ReveR - Performan
09. NAME - Do We All Need Love
10. Classic Pearl - Pearl
11. La Sellrose Can Can - Happy Morning
12. Clä-sick - Every Night
13. Clä-sick - Black Nile
ARTIST
TITLE
Soft Selection 84
FORMAT
LP

LABEL
CATALOG #
GLOSSY 021LP GLOSSY 021LP
GENRE
RELEASE DATE
3/29/2024

Celebrated new wave compilation from Japan reissued for the first time on Glossy Mistakes. A much-cherished gem from the 1980s underground Japanese music scene returns, as Soft Selection 84 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. The 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. Soft Selection 84 also 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. The record's rerelease comes with Some's blessing, along with his original artwork and photography. Ultimately, the listener is left tantalized 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. Soft Selection will be released on vinyl LP, with a remastering from the original master tapes. Also featuring Linolium, Sume ba, Pink Label, ReveR, and Classic Pearl.