Whether you’ve heard it before or not, this is a must-listen—one of the absolute pinnacles of electronica classics. It’s both the debut and final album released by Kalaoke Kalk in Cologne, Germany. It’s the debut album by sound artist Jörg Forrat (a.k.a. Veksel Garland) under the name Wunder. Amid nostalgic, classical-style electronics and folky melodies, samples of jazz artists like Billie Holiday mingle with strings, piano, and electric piano, creating a sound that drifts through you and sinks deep into your soul. The cover of “Brasil” is also wonderful. It’s a superb work even when viewed outside the confines of “electronica.” Personally, this album holds deep sentimental value for me as a massive hit that symbolizes my time working at the T-Reco Shibuya CD shop on the 5th floor. It brings back memories. Even today, there are still many ways to listen to and enjoy it. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)