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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Wands – Brand New Love
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Wands – Brand New Love

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Nick • Leave a comment

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Every Little Thing – Feel My Heart
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Every Little Thing – Feel My Heart

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Nick • 3 Comments

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: ROmantic Mode – Resolution
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: ROmantic Mode – Resolution

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Nick • 2 Comments

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

Song Review: Sexy Zone – Right Next To You
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Song Review: Sexy Zone – Right Next To You

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Nick • 7 Comments

It’s hard to believe, but Sexy Zone are celebrating their tenth anniversary since debut. It’s been a musically diverse road for them, starting off with cheeseball pop and eventually winding their way to the triumphant, transcendent Run. To honor this milestone, they’ve released a Greatest Hits package with two new songs, one of which is … Continue reading →

The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: KinKi Kids – Jetcoaster Romance
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: KinKi Kids – Jetcoaster Romance

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Nick • 5 Comments

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Shazna – Aqua
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Shazna – Aqua

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Nick • 2 Comments

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: T.M.Revolution – Hot Limit
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: T.M.Revolution – Hot Limit

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Nick • 3 Comments

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Access – Naked Desire
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Access – Naked Desire

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Nick • Leave a comment

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

The Top Three K-Pop Songs of February 2021
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The Top Three K-Pop Songs of February 2021

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Nick • 50 Comments

At the end of each month, I look back at my three favorite title tracks by K-pop artists. I take my own ratings into account, but there’s a bit of wiggle room as certain songs tend to grow or fade. February 2021 Overall Thoughts 2021 is off to a roaring start, and February really kicked into … Continue reading →

The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Ayumi Hamasaki – Boys & Girls
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Ayumi Hamasaki – Boys & Girls

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Nick • 6 Comments

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: m.o.v.e – Rage Your Dream
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: m.o.v.e – Rage Your Dream

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Nick • 1 Comment

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: B’z – Love Phantom
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: B’z – Love Phantom

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Nick • 4 Comments

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

Song Review: Kis-My-Ft2 – Luv Bias
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Song Review: Kis-My-Ft2 – Luv Bias

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Nick • 4 Comments

Despite being one of my favorite Johnny’s acts, I haven’t really loved any of Kis-My-Ft2’s promoted tracks since 2019’s Edge Of Days. I often cite the group’s 2016-18 run as some of my favorite material Johnny’s has ever churned out, and I long for the guys to return with that kind of focus. With that … Continue reading →

The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Favorite Blue – True Gate
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Favorite Blue – True Gate

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Nick • 2 Comments

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

Song Review: The Boyz – Breaking Dawn
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Song Review: The Boyz – Breaking Dawn

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Nick • 13 Comments

Never trust Google translate, at least out of context (and especially when trying to translate from Japanese). I don’t know how I misconstrued whatever article I “read,” but I had it in my mind that The Boyz’ new Japanese single was going to fall within the future funk genre. Maybe they were talking about a … Continue reading →

The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Iceman – Dark Half (Touch Your Darkness)
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Iceman – Dark Half (Touch Your Darkness)

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Nick • 3 Comments

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: V6 – Take Me Higher
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: V6 – Take Me Higher

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Nick • 8 Comments

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: TRF – Boy Meets Girl
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: TRF – Boy Meets Girl

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Nick • 5 Comments

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: T.M.Revolution – High Pressure
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: T.M.Revolution – High Pressure

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Nick • 14 Comments

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Every Little Thing – Future World
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Every Little Thing – Future World

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Nick • 10 Comments

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

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