I’m still not OK with Especia breaking up.

OK, granted, my facorite member is probably Wakita Monari whose solo career has been great. But Especia back a few years ago, when they put out something like No 1 Sweeper, was really special.

Especia at this period really dug into the late 80s/early 90s city pop / pseudo-vaporwave sound and aesthetic, but they also made it incredibly listenable. Whenever I check out vaporwave I think it’s fine but not for me. Especia takes some of that aesthetic and sound and makes a funky city pop sound that just works. No1 Sweeper is one of the more accessible pop songs from this era of Especia, with a funk beat and synthesizer sound but a catchy melody that works even today.

I’m going to miss Especia so much. Even if they aren’t doing this sort of thing anymore they’re still doing great music like Danger. I only hope someone picks up on this type of music once they’re gone.