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I'm from the USA and love J-pop music. I also like synth-pop from the 1980s and somehow came across 松岡 英明. What I noticed right away was his voice and some of the music style (especially the sliding bass lines in slower tracks) sound very similar to Japan (the band featuring David Sylvian). Matsuoka has an amazing voice - I absolutely love it. This collection is a great way to introduce anyone who may have discovered him late, like myself. So many great songs, but I will mention that despite the fact that I typically prefer upbeat songs over ballads, I was especially impressed with the song "Shades and Darkness." WOW. 綺麗な! Such a beautifully written song that is both emotive and artistic. I recommend this collection.