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Pictured Resort & Work Drugs - Pictured Resort & Work Drugs [SLYD-018 JPN 2021 24-Bit FLAC] I have worked on a good few Japanese releases recently, nearly all have been older recordings, maybe it is about time I brought things up to date with something new. It is worth noting however, that one of the bands on this mini-album is actually American. From Osaka's J-Indie pop world come Pictured Resort, who are essentially just singer/songwriter Koji Takagi. He whisks away to sunnier climates on exotic sunny islands with his brand of synthy dream-pop much like the former new-wave of USA indie bands, Wild Nothing and Craft Spells, although with a good covering of factor 30, In actual fact, there is a video of Pictured Resorts covering Craft Spells' After The Moment somewhere on YouTube. Pictured Resort have released three albums in Japan only, most of which are already deleted and quite collectible, if you can afford them. Work Drugs from Philadelphia have been around fo...