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Anri
Timely!! (2023 Reissue)

For Life Music Entertainment

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The world renowned artist, composer, lyricist, and producer AnriI debuted in 1978 with the top hit song "Olivia wo Kikinagara" (Listening to Olivia) from her debut album Apricot Jam. This was the start of her becoming one of Japan's most popular and influential songwriters, performers, and musical icon. She could scarcely have imagined that she would one day become not only one of Japan's most popular and influential songwriters, performers and musical icons, but a vibrant cultural ambassador for her homeland as well.

Infusing elements of American R&B, rock and jazz into her energetic J-pop style, she revolutionized Japanese pop music, scoring enduring hits with numerous songs that have become standards, including the theme song to "Cat's Eye" from the NTV animation series (which debuted at #1 on Countdown Japan) and the romantic ballads "Summer Candles" and "Dolphin Ring," which years later remain popular staples at wedding ceremonies throughout the country. Inspired by the American breakdancing film "Breakin'," Anri brought the popular dance moves to the stage for the first time during her national tour in 1988; her shows included two of the performers from the movie. Thanks to her unique influence, the traditionally reserved Japanese culture opened up to the very Western concept of incorporating dance with music in live performances. To this day, dance is a major part of the Japanese concert experience. An equally innovative force in the worlds of fashion, makeup and hair styles, Anri brought her music and elegant sophistication to a global audience for the first time by performing the official theme song for the 1998 Winter Olympics at Nagano.

Timely!!
is the sixth studio album by Japanese singer-songwriter Anri, released in 1983. The album was a collaborative effort with musician and producer Toshiki Kadomatsu. It is considered one of Anri's best releases. The single, "Cat's Eye", served as the opening for the 1983 anime series 'Cat's Eye'. It was one of the highest selling singles in Japan in 1983, remaining number-one for five consecutive weeks. Timely!! is considered as one of the most acclaimed city pop albums and it's easy to see why from a glance. It's carefree attitude and smooth production combined with tight musicianship shows why the genre has gained popularity so much in the West; a sweet and summery love letter to life in the city. — (via Label)


Label: For Life Music Entertainment
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Blue [Sky Blue Translucent]
Reissued: 2023 / Original Release: 1983
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop
Style: Kayōkyoku, Synth-pop, Boogie, Disco, Ballad, City Pop

File under: Japanese Pop
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