YER DARLING MIX #5: ‘82/’83
Over the past few years I’ve grown increasingly fond of boogie and Italo disco, due in no small part to mixes by Jiro, Suzanne Kraft and Beat Electric—the master archaeologists of those genres.
At a certain point I realized almost all the songs I obsessively listened to were from one small juncture in time: 1982 and 1983. And thus this mix was born: you’ll find Italo disco, synthpop, electro, boogie, funk and French rap (don't laugh!) all from that two-year span. And yes, I made two exceptions: a jump to 1986 for a standout synthpop track by French group Niagara, and the intro music, from Japanese percussionist Stomo Yamashta.
This mix has been too long in the making--so it’s time to kick this summer jam out the door for y’all to enjoy. Stream above, or DOWNLOAD.
Stomu Yamashta's Red Buddha Theatre -- Awa Odori '73
Rete 105 -- Vacanze (strumentale) '83
Style -- Playboy en detresse '83
Kashif -- Help Yourself to My Love '83
Mike Francis -- Nightime Lady '82
Rah Band -- Messages from the Stars '83
Private Eye -- I Lose Sleep Over You '83
Cube -- Two Heads Are Better Than One '83
Jackie Quartz -- Mise au point '83
Tatsuro Yamashita -- Merry Go-Round '83
One-Two-Three -- Runaway '83
Gary Low -- I Want You '83
Righeira -- No Tengo Dinero '83
Niagara -- Tchiki Boum '86
Chagrin D'Amour -- Chacun Fait C'Qui Lui Plait '82
Elegance -- Vacances J'Oublie Tout '82
Laid Back -- Fly Away (Walking in the Sunshine '83
Again, I couldn't have done it without some key tracks from the blogs above, so if you like this, give 'em a look.
Jiro // Suzanne Kraft // Beat Electric
