The Sound of Young Java is a series of compilation singles from the amazing Indonesian C86 tweepop scene. Each single contains 4 songs by 4 bands, some known to me and some not so lets start with volume 1 (as i am a traditional sort of gent).
We start with
Arch Of Cinema's "
Shine on stars" which rattles along happily though does sound a bit rough around the edges. The charm carries us through the missed notes easily. I am already a fan of
Leach Me Lemonade, their song "
Shine of you" like their other stuff sounds like they come from the lost Sarah Records archive. Not quite as Brighter-esque as some of their other songs, maybe more Gentle Despite or early Secret Shine? Brilliant anyway. I have no problem with bands who wear their influences on their sleeves. If i had a band it would sound like this!
Sunny Summer Day's "
Shining light" is quite New Wave to start off with and remains a fine song throughout. Finally
Funny Little Dream's "
Sweet cherry lips" introduces a bit of technology into the mix with a sequencer and a very bright little tune. I think the best song on here though all are good in their way, and all variations from the same Sarah inspired roots. This is everything i loved about the early 90s tweepop indie scene rediscovered and truly wonderful it all is too.
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