some of my faves
Top three Western albums
Prefab Sprout - Steve McQueen
Recently began listening to these guys like three months ago after accidentally stumbling upon one of my favorite Japanese bands covering a PS song. Fell in love with them instantly. Consequently, I began delving deeper into 80s music. If a fourth option was possible, I'd list the Eurythmics or possibly even The Talking Heads.
David Bowie - Low
Unironically got into Bowie's music due to MGSV. I kept that other guy's cover of Man Who Sold the World on repeat for months until, just two days after Bowie's death, I decided to check out his music (I wasn't aware that he had died). His music was kinda eh to me at first, but it eventually began to grow on me. Aside from Young Americans and Black Tie White Noise, his discography is impeccable. He also got me through plenty of hard times in HS. Low and Lodger were the albums I fell back when I felt like kicking the stool.
YES- Close to the Edge
This album is a fucking experience, man. The first track should be mandatory listening for anyone wishing to get into Prog-Rock.
Top three Eastern albums
SCLL - Ghost is Dead
Spangle call Lilli Line - I love their indie sound, and each one of their tracks is a refreshing experience. Also, they introdouced me to Prefab Sprout via their cover of Appetite.
Tomita Lab - Joyous
Fuckin' Tomita Lab, man. One of the first Jap artists I ever discovered. His tunes got me through plenty of hard days back in High School.
Kahimi Karie - Larme de Crocodile. She's up there with the best of Shibuya-Kei artists such as Pizzicato One and Buffalo Twin.
To add on to this:
Jun Togawa
Frank Zappa
90s Ice Cube
Doopees
Yoko Kanno
Fishmans
Midori
Supertramp
Tatsuro Yamashita
NUMBER GIRL
Yura Yura Teikoku
MF DOOM
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