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Contents Introduction A compilation that shines a light on "soul music on the eve of AOR's birth," something that seems like it should have existed before but didn't! A perfect album for sophisticated, understated caf? music! DJ SAKAIDER, who has been well-received with his compilation series "NEO BLUE EYED SOUL -AOR style-" and "NEO BLUE EYED SOUL -City Pop Style-" (commonly known as Neo Blue), which focused on masterpieces by currently active AOR and city pop artists, presents his latest compilation, this time approaching black music! Moreover, it's a groundbreaking selection that focuses exclusively on "soul music on the eve of AOR's birth"! AOR, which blossomed in the late 70s, is synonymous with the refined, urban sound created by white musicians. The sounds played by black musicians from the eve of AOR's birth to that era were a perfect blend of the sophistication that leads to AOR and the bitter taste unique to soul music. And these stylish yet not-too-sweet "adult, sophisticated grooves" are a perfect fit as background music for caf? time! "I want to listen to some high-quality cafe music, but I'm tired of the usual bossa nova and lounge compilations." "I want a cafe compilation that's a little less sweet (i.e., more bitter)."... For people like that, we'd like to introduce you to a new kind of cafe music: 'Bitter Grooves'. Media reviews and more: DJ SAKAIDER, whose compilation series 'NEO BLUE EYED SOUL -AOR style-' and 'NEO BLUE EYED SOUL -City Pop Style-' (commonly known as Neo Blue) focused on the best songs by currently active AOR and city pop artists, has delivered a 2018 compilation that approaches black music! Moreover, it's a groundbreaking selection of "soul music from the eve of the birth of AOR"! It's also a great album for sophisticated cafe music for adults that's a little less sweet. (C)RS
