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A classic from Haruomi Hosono’s late ’80s and ’90s abstract electronica period, Medicine Compilation From The Quiet Lodge is a sublimely inviting ambient album with touches of acid house, downtempo pop, and ethereal trip-hop. Standout “Laughter Meditation” opens up the album with gorgeous zither and kalimba from Laraaji, a peaceful 4-to-the-floor beat, and spoken word. The track feels something like the sonic equivalent of walking through a serene Japanese garden on a sunny day. Medicine also contains a memorable ambient rework of Honoso’s classic Tropical Dandy tune “Honey Moon.” The track is understandably less tropical this time around, more tranquil, and features a gorgeous duet vocal from Akiko Yano. — via Label

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Label: Victory
Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Gatefold, Green Vinyl
Released: 2025 / Original Release: 1993
Genre: Electronic
Style: Downtempo, Synth-pop, Ambient

File under: Japanese Electronic
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