Martin Radio: September 2017

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Cheek to Cheek - Various
1984 - 1991
South African
Disco / Boogie / Electronic




Some various Cheek to Cheek songs that weren't upload on youtube. 




Shigeru Suzuki ‎– Cosmos '51

Shigeru Suzuki ‎– Cosmos '51
Japan 1975
Jazz / Funk / Pop







Monday, September 25, 2017

Katsutoshi Morizono ‎– 4:17 p.m.

Katsutoshi Morizono ‎– 4:17 p.m.
Japan 1985
Jazz / Fusion / Funk / Pop







Roger Plunket ‎– Roger Et Les Requins

Roger Plunket ‎– Roger Et Les Requins
1984 Guadeloupe
Zouk / World / Disco







Cruella De Ville ‎– Those Two Dreadful Children / Drunken Uncle John

Cruella De Ville ‎– Those Two Dreadful Children / Drunken Uncle John
UK 1982
Post-Punk / Rock / Pop


A nice poppy post-punk ep, wasn't available in high quality on youtube, so here's my upload. 







Yumi Arai (Yumi Matsutoya) ‎– Misslim (ミスリム )

Yumi Arai (Yumi Matsutoya) ‎– Misslim (ミスリム )
Japan 1974
Jazz / Pop / Soul


This album features notable production from Tatsuro Yamashita, Haruomi Hosono (of Yellow Magic Orchestra), and Seizo Shimokobe. 
Yumi Arai was Yumi Matsutoya before she married and changed her last name. 







Sunday, September 24, 2017

Yumi Matsutoya - Ryunsenkai '80

Yumi Matsutoya - Ryunsenkai '80
1978 Japan
Pop / Funk / Rock 









Yumi Matsutoya - The Gallery In My Heart

Yumi Matsutoya - The Gallery In My Heart
1979 Japan
Pop / Rock / Funk







A1 The Story Of Giacobini's Comet = ジャコビニ彗星の日
A2 We're All Free = 影になって
A3 Ode Of Morioka = 緑の町に舞い降りて
A4 Destiny
A5 Silhouettes = 丘の上の光
B1 The Gallery In My Heart = 悲しいほどお天気
B2 As I'm Alone = 気ままな朝帰り
B3 Horizon & Grenadine = 水平線にグレナディン
B4 78
B5 The Ocean And I = さまよいの果て波は寄せる

Thursday, September 21, 2017

Yumi Matsutoya - Let's meet last night

Yumi Matsutoya - Let's meet last night
Japan 1981
Pop / Funk / Rock







A1 タワー・サイド・メモリー 3:02
A2 街角のペシミスト 4:38
A3 ビュッフェにて 3:48
A4 夕闇をひとり 4:13
A5 守ってあげたい 4:27
B1 カンナ8号線 4:45
B2 手のひらの東京タワー 3:41
B3 グレイス・スリックの肖像 4:24
B4 グループ 4:26
B5 A Happy New Year 3:42

Yumi Matsutoya ‎– Before The Diamond Dust Fades.........

Yumi Matsutoya ‎– Before The Diamond Dust Fades.........
Japan 1987
Pop / Rock / Funk 







The Grooveyard ‎– At Home With The Grooveyard

The Grooveyard ‎– At Home With The Grooveyard
UK 1987
Indie Rock / Jangle Rock / Pop










Saboten ‎– いつもある(Itsumoaru)

Saboten ‎– いつもある(Itsumoaru)
Japan 1984
Post-Punk / New Wave / Rock












Yumi Matsutoya ‎– Olive

Yumi Matsutoya (Yuming) ‎– Olive
Japan 1979
Funk / Rock / Pop







A1 未来は霧の中に = Mirai Wa Kiri No Naka Ni
A2 青いエアメイル = Aoi Air Mail
A3 ツバメのように = Tsubame No Yōni
A4 最後の春休み = Saigo No Haruyasumi
A5 甘い予感 = Amai Yokan
B1 帰愁 = Kishu
B2 冷たい雨 = Tsumetai Ame
B3 風の中の栗毛 = Kaze No Naka No Kurige
B4 稲妻の少女 = Inazuma No Shōjo
B5 りんごのにおいと風の国 = Ringo No Nioi To Kaze No Kuni


Sunday, September 17, 2017

Saturday, September 16, 2017

Yumi Matsutoya ‎– Benisuzume (紅雀 )

Yumi Matsutoya ‎– Benisuzume (紅雀 )
1978 Japan
Funk / Pop / Folk 







5th album (1st one under married name). 
Released with obi and printed inner sleeve. 
Recorded in September 1977 to January 1978 at Onkio Haus studio 1st, 2nd and 6th. 

Album: Beni Suzume 
A1: Kugatsu Ni Ha Kaeranai 
A2: Harujo-on Himejo-on 
A3: Watashi Nashi Demo 
A4: Chichikai No Kansho 
A5: Beni Suzume 
B1: Tsumi To Batsu 
B2: Dasanai Tegami 
B3: Shiroi Asa Made 
B4: Randori Geito (Laundry Gate) No Omoide 
B5: Nokosareta Mono

A1 9月には帰らない
A2 ハルジョオン・ヒメジョオン
A3 私なしでも
A4 地中海の感傷
A5 紅雀
B1 罪と罰
B2 出さない手紙
B3 白い朝まで
B4 ランドリーゲイトの想い出
B5 残されたもの

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Yumi Matsutoya ‎– Da・Di・Da

Yumi Matsutoya ‎– Da・Di・Da
Express ‎– ETP-90365
Japan 1985
Funk / Boogie / Electronic 





discogs


Gatefold sleeve with colour 12"x12" lyrics booklet and obi. 

A1: Mo Ai Ha Hajimaranai 
A2: Hito No Sutorito (Street) 
A4: Sugar Town Ha Sayonara No Machi 
B1: Metoroporisu (Metropolis) No Katasumi De 
B2: Tsukiyo No Roketto (Rocket) Hanabi 
B3: Shinderera Ekusupuresu (Cinderella Express) 
B4: Seishun No Riguretto (Regret) 
B5: Tatoe Anata Ga Satte Ittemo


A1 もう愛は始まらない 4:45
A2 人のストリート 4:46
A3 Babylon 4:19
A4 Sugar Townはさよならの町 5:32
B1 メトロポリスの片隅で 4:13
B2 月夜のロケット花火 4:47
B3 シンデレラ・エクスプレス 3:47
B4 青春のリグレット 3:54
B5 たとえあなたが去って行っても 3:48

Afro Disco ‎– High Life

Afro Disco ‎– High Life
Kingfisher Records ‎– KF 001
1983 UK (?)
Funk / Soul / Calypso / Afrobeat 






A1 Dancing
A2 Hurry Up Row Your Boat!
B1 What Are You Gonna Do?
B2 Nothing Is Right Or Wrong



Artwork, Sleeve, Design – J. Ballard (2)
Bass – Richard Archer (2)
Composed By, Arranged By – Eddie Edem
Congas – Smilie Obose
Drums – Barry Ford (2) (tracks: B1, B2), James Meine (tracks: A1, A2)
Engineer – Ian*
Keyboards, Electric Piano – Dhev*
Producer – Eddie Edem, Herbie Girardet
Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar – Milton Myrrie*
Saxophone – George Lee, John Clayton
Trumpet, Vocals, Congas, Percussion – Eddie Edem

Recorded at Alaska Studio, London.

Track A2 is listed as "Hurry Up Row The Boat!" on the label.

Sticker on rear sleeve credits the 'Foreign Exchange Band'.

No year mentioned on the release, think 1983/84.

Martin Radio Mix 4

Martin Radio Mix 4

Today we will travel from the depths of coldwave to rare electronic b-sides and gems from all eras of boogie, funk, jazz, and more. These are the songs that floor me, and lead me to be constantly enamored by their beauty.

Schleimer K “Cold Sounds” from Schleimer K
Prefab Sprout “Wigs” from Wigs
Rasa “When Will The Day Come” from Everything You See Is Me
Deodato “september 13” from september 13
Claude Larson “Murrumbidgee River” from Rivers
Claude Larson “Plantlife (SON 192)” from Plantlife
Connie Case “Get Down” from Get Down
Shirley Lites “Heat You Up (Melt You Down) [Vocal]” from Heat You Up (Melt You Down) - Single
Heaven 17 “Play to Win” from Live Pop Masters
Kinky Foxx “So different” from Authentik Funk
Pleasure “Take it to the Streets” from Give it Up
Blue Mitchell “Dorado” from Graffiti Blues
Robbie Basho “Blue Crystal Fire” from Visions of the Country
Roberto Musci “claudia wilhelm r and me” from Tower of Silence
Charlotte Dada “don't let me down” from Money No Be Sand

Claude Larson ‎– Digital Landscape

Claude Larson ‎– Digital Landscape
Selected Sound ‎– ST 159
Germany 1983
Downtempo / Electronic / Synth-Pop






Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Ahmed Fakroun ‎– Mots D'Amour

Ahmed Fakroun ‎– Mots D'Amour
1987 Egypt
Synth-Pop / Disco / Funk / Electronic







Hugh Masekela ‎– Pula Ea Na (It's Raining)

Hugh Masekela ‎– Pula Ea Na (It's Raining)
Jive Afrika ‎– JIVE T 81
UK 1984
Dance / Electronic







Hugh Masekela goes acid disco. Lovely EP. 

Yumi Matsutoya - Toki no Nai Hotel

Yumi Matsutoya - Toki no Nai Hotel (時のないホテル)
Express ‎– ETP-90002
Japan 1980
Pop / Funk / Rock






Claude Larson ‎– Rivers

Claude Larson ‎– Rivers
Selected Sound ‎– ST 128
Germany 1981
Electronic / Downtempo / Synth-Pop