Various - Polyphonic Cosmos: Sonic Innovations In Japan (1980-1986) - Compiled By JD TwitchEver since he made his first trip to Japan to DJ, Optimo Music founder JD Twitch has been bewitched by Japanese music, and particularly the vibrant, imaginative, and often far sighted sounds which emerged from the island nation during the 1980s. Now hes put years of digging in Japanese record shops to good use on Polyphonic Cosmos, the latest release on his compilation focused Cease & Desist imprint. Subtitled A Beginners Guide to Japan In The 80s,

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