Yellow Magic Orchestra: Naughty Boys (Japan Import) Vinyl LP

Originally released on Alfa in 1983, Naughty Boys  would find Ryuichi Sakamoto, Haruomi Hosono, and Yukihiro Takahashi teaming up once again as Yellow Magic Orchestra to deliver gorgeous and emotive synth pop. By this point, the Y.M.O. sound had been fully realized and this album would find their arrangements and vocals at their most accessible (especially from a pop standpoint). Includes the tracks "Kimi Ni Kyun" (which would later be covered by The Human League), "Ongaku," "Focus," and more. Recommended.

• black vinyl pressing
• high-quality Japan import
• includes obi strip + printed foldout insert
• original release year: 1983
• music label: Great Tracks / Sony Japan 2024

reviewed by Otakun 04/2016