Various Artists "Magical Connection 2020"

This is a compilation of new generation Shibuya-kei, compiled and supervised by Sally Kubota (The Scooters, ex-SOLEIL, les 5-4-3-2-1, The Phantom Gift). Featured are a few brand new recordings, including new SOLEIL covers by microstar (songwriters of "Baby Boo"), Tweedees (songwriters of "Le Coeur Qui Fuzz") and Kaede (Negicco), plus many songs of related or like-minded artists.

The opening song is by Sally Kubota and friends as Magical Connection Orchestra. Sally Kubota Group —a trio with organ player Nakayama Tsutomu (The Scooters) and drummer Hara "Gen" Hideki— also appears on the recently released song featuring RYUTist ("Paris A Go-Go"), and Kaede's cover of SOLEIL's debut single "Pinky Fluffy" (written by Takanami K-tarō). Bassist Sally Kubota celebrated this year his 60th anniversary.

In related news, a new 7" by Sally Kubota Group will be released a week later on December 2, featuring Maki Nomiya with a new version of "Twiggy Twiggy" and also MANON who sings a cover of SOLEIL in French. Stay tuned for details!

Various Artists "Magical Connection 2020"

(Title / Artist)
1. Start! / Magical Connection Orchestra
2. Do You Believe In Magic? / SOLEIL
3. Baby Boo / microstar feat. noi sato
4. Superfine / Shin Rizumu
5. Koi shite Baby! / Amano Natsu
6. Le Coeur Qui Fuzz / TWEEDEES
7. One / Shinowa
8. Paris A Go-Go / Sally Kubota Group & RYUTist
9. Kimidakesa / °C-want you!
10. 1-2-3 / MIKKO
11. Ippon No Ongaku / The Pen Friend Club
12. Storyteller ni naritai / Skirt
13. BASK / nimit & co.
14. kasō kako / Frenesi
15. Ready Steady Go! / Machida Girls' Choir
16. Pinky Fluffy / Kaede (Negicco)

Victor Entertainment VICL-65432
Out 11/25, ¥2200 (excl. 10% tax)
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SOLEIL "Do You Believe In Magic?"