Gangway/Sitting in the Park (1988)

A Danish pop band (1982-1997), Gangway's third album (the major-label debut). Sometimes called "Sitting in the Park (Again!)", because the title is the same as the second album. Consists of the re-recordings of the songs from their past two albums (two tracks from the first album, and six from the second), and two new songs. Electro/acoustic pop with synths and strings, based on Beatle-esque guitar pop. Includes singles, "Out on the Rebound from Love", "My Girl and Me" and "Here's My House". Produced by David Motion (Strawberry Switchblade and others). The digitally remastered CD was reissued in Japan in 2001. Recommended to those who like the Lotus Eaters and China Crisis.

Global Communication/76:14 (1994) *

An electronica duo (Mark Pritchard and Tom Middleton) formed in Cornwall, England in 1991, Global Communication's 1994 album. An important work in the early 1990s ambient house movement. Tom Middleton was once a co-worker of Richard D. James (Aphex Twin). Spacey and imaginative sound, like lyrical prog-rock or sci-fi soundtrack. It has a good 'chilling out' effect. The title is the total time of the album. Recommended to those who like Vangelis and The Orb. The remastered CD with a bonus disc featuring singles was released in 2005.

Astrud Gilberto/Beach Samba (1967)

A Brazilian bossa nova/pop singer known for her "The Girl from Ipanema", Astrud Gilberto's 1967 album. Not a samba/bossa nova album, but a pop album featuring Astrud's offhand, languid vocals with strings and orchestra, in the soft rock or easy-listening style. The songs are mostly American jazz standards, such as "My Foolish Heart", "Misty Roses" and "I had the Craziest Dream". The fourth track "A Banda (Parade)" is funny for its mismatch between the performance like a military march and lazy vocals. "You Didn't Have to Be So Nice", featuring a duet between Gilberto and her six-year-old son, is a cover of the Lovin' Spoonful. Arranged by Don Sebesky and Eumir Deodato.

George Gershwin/The Essential George Gershwin (1925-2002)

A composer who had worked in both classical and pop music fields in the early 20th century and created 'American music' with jazz and blues idioms. Since the 1920s, he wrote many pop songs (later became pop/jazz standards) for revues and musicals with his elder brother Ira Gershwin as his lyricist, and on the other hand he also composed classical pieces. A 2-CD, 41-track compilation which mainly consists of his major pieces in popular music. "I Got Rhythm" (Ethel Waters) and "But Not for Me" (Doris Day) from the musical "Girl Crazy", "Summertime" (Billie Holiday), "It Ain't Necessarily So" (Aretha Franklin), "I Loves You, Porgy" (Miles Davis) and "My Man's Gone Now" (Sarah Vaughan) from the opera "Porgy and Bess", "They Can't Take That Away from Me" (Fred Astaire) and "Promenade (Walking the Dog)" (Los Angeles Philharmonic) from the film "Shall We Dance", "Swanee" (Al Jolson), "Someone to Watch over Me" (Frank Sinatra) from the musical "Oh, Kay!", "I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise" (Georges Guetary) from the musical "George White's Scandals of 1922", "I've Got a Crush on You" (Ella Fitzgerald) from the musical "Treasure Girl", and others. Also features some classical pieces such as "Prelude No.2 for Piano" and "Rhapsody in Blue".

UR Presents Galaxy 2 Galaxy/A Hi-Tech Jazz Compilation (2005) *

A compilation album (2 CDs) that includes works by Underground Resistance (UR), a Detroit techno artist group/record label formed/founded by Jeff Mills (left in 1993) and "Mad" Mike Banks around 1990. Jazz/fusion-oriented, soulful and spacey techno with sophisticated and beautiful sound. Includes 21 great tracks, such as "Nation 2 Nation", "Amazon", "Jupiter Jazz" and "Hi-Tech Jazz", previously released only on vinyl, and 2 new songs. A Japanese musician/tenor saxphone player Daisuke (Daiske) Fujiwara plays sax in a new song "Momma's Basement".

Grateful Dead/Live/Dead (1969)

An American rock band formed in 1965 in San Francisco with the leader Jerry Garcia (guitar, vocals), Grateful Dead's fourth album. The first official live album. Blues/country/psychedelic-rock with long improvisations. The highlights are guitar improvisations in the first track "Dark Star". "Death Don't Have No Marcy" is a cover of a blues standard composed by Reverend Gary Davis. "(Turn on Your) Lovelight" is a cover of blues singer, Bobby Bland's song.

Gang of Four/Entertainment! (1979)

A post-punk guitar rock band from Leeds, England, Gang of Four's debut album. The funky rhythm section and Andy Gill's jangly, solid guitar playing with lots of staccato riffs are cool.

Grand Funk/We're an American Band (1973)

The American hard rock band of the 1970s, Grand Funk (formerly Grand Funk Railroad) 's 1973 smash hit (#2 on the US album charts). Something like a rival band against Led Zeppelin from the UK. Loud and powerful, simple and straightforward hard rock. Pop-oriented sound featuring Craig Frost's keyboards. Procuded by Todd Rundgren. Includes the #1 on the US charts "We're an American Band".

Peter Gabriel/Peter Gabriel (3rd)/Melt (1980)

Ex-Genesis lead singer, Peter Gabriel's third album (#1 on the UK charts). The drum effect by producer Steve Lillywhite was shocking. Includes 'Biko'. Phil Collins (drums), Paul Weller (guitar), Robert Fripp (guitar) and Kate Bush (backing vocals) guested.

Peter Gabriel/Peter Gabriel (4th)/Security (1982) *

4th album. Ethnic sounds by use of sampling and over-dubbing. Includes "Shock the Monkey".

France Gall/Poupée de Son (1963-1967)

French pop. A collection of her major tunes. Contains 23 tracks. "Poupée de Cire, Poupée de Son" and others.

Galliano/A Joyful Noise Unto the Creator (1992)

A product of London's jazz/club scene. Rap and live performance.

Marvin Gaye/What's Going On (1971)

Urbanized and refined sounds. One of the masterpieces of the 1970s soul.

Genesis/Foxtrot (1972)

Progressive rock band featuring Peter Gabriel (vocals). 4th album. Theatrical and lyrical. Includes "Supper's Ready".

Astrud Gilberto/Look to the Rainbow (1966)

A masterpiece of jazzy bossa nova. Arranged and conducted by Gil Evance.

G. Love & Special Sauce/G. Love & Special Sauce (1994)

A trio formed in Philadelphia, PA in 1992. Their debut album. Loose and laid-back sound with the combination of old blues/R&B and contemporary hip-hop/rap. Simple and acoustic composition of the musical instruments: G. Love (real name is Garrett Dutton) on guitar/vocals/harmonica, Jeffrey Clemens on drums, and Jimmy Prescott on upright bass. Includes 'Cold Beverage'.

The Go-Betweens/1978-1990 (1978-1990)

A collection of works by a song-oriented guitar pop band from Australia. Featuring two excellent songwriters, Robert Forster (guitar, vocals) and Grant McLennan (bass, guitar and vocals). 2 discs.

Goldie/Timeless (1995)

A masterpiece of UK Jungle/Drum & Bass. A gold disc in the UK.

Gorky's Zygotic Mynci/Bwyd Time (1995)

An eccentric pop band from Wales. The third album.

Manuel Göttsching/E2-E4 (1984) *

Ex-central figure of the German rock group Ash Ra (Ash Ra Tempel that was), Manuel Göttsching's solo work. This album has been revalued by house/techno music listeners. Repetitive rhythms like minimal music and the feeling of trance.

Grandmaster Flash, The Furious Five, Grandmaster Melle Mel/The Greatest Hits (1980-1985) *

A pioneering innovator in the early hip-hop of the 1980s. Includes 'The Message' and other masterpieces of Old School Rap/Electro Funk.

Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five/The Message (1982)

The old school rap/hip-hop classic. "The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel" is a sound collage made from snippets of Chic's "Good Times", Blondie's "Rapture", Queen's "Another One Bites the Dust", Sugarhill Gang's "Eighth Wonder", Spoonie Gee's "Monster Jam" and others, and the earliest hip-hop recording with "cutting" techniques. "The Message" is a monumental recording that developed hip-hop into an art form with social messages.

Al Green/Greatest Hits (1970-1977)

The best compilation album that includes the soul singer Al Green's 15 masterpieces recorded in the 1970s. Delicate and romantic Memphis soul. Features "Tired of Being Alone", "Call Me (Come Back Home)", "Here I Am (Come and Take Me)", "Let's Stay Together", and "L-O-V-E (Love)".

Green Day/Dookie (1994)

The alternative rock band formed in 1988 in Berkeley, California, Green Day's major-label debut album. Pop-oriented punk rock with catchy melodies. A smash hit that sold over ten-million all over the world. Includes 'Basket Case'.

Guns N' Roses/Appetite for Destruction (1987)

An Orthodox heavy metal/hard rock band. Featuring twin-guitar playing by Slash and Izzy Stradlin. 1st album. No. 1 on the US album charts. Includes 'Welcome to the Jungle' and 'Sweet Child O' Mine'.