* Paperback / 304 pages
"AOR Light Mellow" is a music genre championed by popular music writer Toshikazu Kanazawa—a brand that has become a staple, even spawning its own compilation CDs. Now, the third and final installment of the "Premium" series—launched twenty years after the original disc guide—has finally arrived. It covers not only classic AOR but also lesser-known CCM (Contemporary Christian Music), Hawaiian AOR, and tracks unearthed from the rare groove and club scenes. This book serves as an essential guide for everyone from enthusiasts seeking fresh discoveries to general fans of AOR-style music. Collect all three volumes—"01," "02," and this one—for the complete set!
CONTENTS:
Introduction for Premium 03
Fading & Revival 1984 –
AOR History 1984 – 1989
column 国内盤LP帯付き 1984 –
column AOR Tunes on Fusion 1984 –
column Sophisti Pop × AOR
column AOR History:Revival
column Black Contemporary / Quiet Storm × AOR
Revisited
TALKING SESSION 01 AOR再評価
column レア盤に対する本書的スタンス
CCM
What is CCM?
TALKING SESSION 02 AOR不遇の時代を埋めたCCM
column YACHT ROCK COMPILATIONS
Contemporary Hawaiian
What is Contemporary Hawaiian?
column AOR Flavors in MPB
Next Generation
AOR History:Current
column 直近ジャズ・ファンク推薦盤