I swear this cover art wouldn't be as attractive as it is if that sexy hat wasn't there, like DAMN that's a nice hat. The girl is cute too I guess.
This is some real good city pop and is a vast improvement from the last offering from Anri. The voice is beautiful soulful and passionate. The music is funky, groovy, poppy, and also soulful for the ballads. It's just a consistent and enjoyable listen throughout the record and you won't get bored of it. Good stuff!
Recommendations:
- September ... read more
Baddie cover art.
1983 was Anri's year. Seriously her two albums, "Bi・Ki・Ni" and "Timely!!" are two of the most legendary disco/boogie city pop albums of all time. Unfortunately, "Bi・Ki・Ni" is definitely forgotten over "Timely!!", however this is just as great as the latter. I think the slower songs in "SEA SIDE" hurt this album just like in "Timely!!", but here I don't feel too strongly for them here. ... read more
Baddie cover art.
1983 was Anri's year. Seriously her two albums, "Bi・Ki・Ni" and "Timely!!" are two of the most legendary disco/boogie city pop albums of all time. Unfortunately, "Bi・Ki・Ni" is definitely forgotten over "Timely!!", however this is just as great as the latter. I think the slower songs in "SEA SIDE" hurt this album just like in "Timely!!", but here I don't feel too strongly for them here. ... read more
GO ANRI GO!!
She stuns in that cover, but DAMN is this a good album!
HLs: Good Bye Boogie Dance, Lady Sunshine, Summer Focus
| 1 | Good Bye Boogie Dance 4:30 | 92 |
| 2 | Dancin' Blue 3:13 | 88 |
| 3 | September Walkin' 3:49 | 87 |
| 4 | Lady Sunshine 3:39 | 92 |
| 5 | Yes I'm in Love 5:04 | 84 |
| 1 | Surf City 4:19 | 87 |
| 2 | Just Be Yourself 4:54 | 84 |
| 3 | Beach Boy in My Heart 4:03 | 84 |
| 4 | Summer Focus 3:15 | 89 |
| 5 | Affection 4:32 | 85 |