What makes Another Place by Hiroshima notable?

Another Place received critical acclaim and helped solidify Hiroshima's reputation within the jazz community. The album features tracks that charted well on contemporary jazz playlists, showcasing the band's ability to reach a broader audience beyond traditional jazz fans. Released on June 10, 1985, Another Place was Hiroshima's third studio album, following their successful self-titled debut in 1983. At this point, the band had established a unique sound that incorporated elements of jazz fusion with Asian influences, solidifying their place in the crossover jazz genre.

Who is Another Place for?

Another Place works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, long, immersive listening sessions and contemplative background ambiance.

How many songs are on Another Place?

Another Place has 9 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

Another Place

Hiroshima · 1985

39 min · 9 tracks · jazz fusion

A vibrant blend of smooth jazz and pop sensibilities, infused with cultural narratives and lush instrumentation.

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Top tracks — play these first

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One Wish — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its engaging melody and heartfelt lyrics about yearning and hope, drawing listeners into Hiroshima's world.
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Another Place — This title track encapsulates the band's signature fusion style, blending intricate instrumentals with evocative storytelling that reflects cultural themes.
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Save Yourself for Me — With its smooth groove and emotive vocal delivery, this track highlights Hiroshima's skill at merging accessible pop melodies with jazz elements.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong compositions and skilled execution, blending jazz fusion with cultural elements effectively.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of layered instrumentation, with prominent use of synthesizers and traditional Asian instruments throughout.
Each track maintains a smooth tempo, with most songs clocking in around four to five minutes, allowing for extended melodic exploration.
Several tracks incorporate call-and-response patterns between instruments, creating a conversational feel within the arrangements.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady, consistent energy levels
long, immersive listening sessions
contemplative background ambiance
dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on June 10, 1985, Another Place was Hiroshima's third studio album, following their successful self-titled debut in 1983. At this point, the band had established a unique sound that incorporated elements of jazz fusion with Asian influences, solidifying their place in the crossover jazz genre.
Stylistic neighbors: Spyro Gyra· Chick Corea Elektric Band· The Rippingtons

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 One Wish 4:52
2 Save Yourself for Me 4:37
3 Another Place 3:33
4 I Do Remember 4:35
5 The Game 4:38
6 Undercover 4:34
7 Stay Away 4:38
8 What's It to Ya 4:23
9 Touch and Go 4:00

What to play next

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1983

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