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Haruomi Hosono — Libble Rabble

from Video Game Music (1984)

Here’s one for vintage arcade game enthusiasts: a 1984 album of video game music, mostly from early Namco games like Libble Rabble, a 16-bitter in which your task is to harvest mushrooms. Nobuyuki Ohnogi wrote this track, Harry arranged it. Check out some screenplay, too.

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Haruomi Hosono/Bon Voyage Co. — Exotica Lullaby

from Taian Yōkō (泰安洋行) (1976)

Elevator-grade tropical reggae from the one and only Harry “The Crown” Hosono (as he refers to himself on the cover). I would pay top dollar to go on a cruise with Hosono at the helm of the house band. Mai tai, anyone?

This album follows Hosono’s other foray into exotica, 1975’s Tropical Dandy — another palm-swaying delight.

Japanese music nerds: head over to the Voodoo Vault immediately to find this and other rarities.