Staff Picks: Somewhere Between: Mutant Pop, Electronic Minimalism & Shadow Sounds of Japan 1980-1988

For fans of: Exotic Synthesizer Sounds

What they're saying: A glowing review from Popmatters gets into some of the historic background of the Japanese underground in the 80s while calling Somewhere Between “one of Light In The Attic’s best compilations in awhile - and that’s really saying something.” And a Pitchfork review praises the collection for delving into these largely unclassified genres, saying: “these recordings feel like an important attempt to correct the historical record, making space for forgotten artists without resorting to the built-in appeal of familiar genres.”

What we say: Light In the Attic’s recent set of compilations digging deep into Japan’s musical history have all been spectacular, Somewhere Between is no exception. This one dredges up synthy 80's minimal pop from the Japanese underground. Fans of YMO and the like must hear.