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Ballads

Miho Nakayama

61 min · 12 tracks · J-pop

A tender blend of soft melodies and emotive vocals that encapsulate the essence of J-pop balladry.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional melodic flow
  • tender vibes for quiet evenings
  • reflective moments of solitude
  • long-distance love musings
  • gentle background for relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer upbeat party anthems

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1991, 'Ballads' marked Miho Nakayama's transition into a more mature sound following her early pop success. This album came after her debut in the late 1980s, during a time when she was solidifying her place as a leading figure in Japanese pop music.
Stylistic neighbors
Akiko Yano· Chara· Kenshi Yonezu

Tracklist

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

  • 1 斜めな愛を許して 5:08
  • 2 Silent Night 4:15
  • 3 センチメンタル通信 3:59
  • 4 You’re My Only Shinin’ Star 4:42
  • 5 Sherry 4:39
  • 6 花瓶 6:13
  • 7 Long Distance To The Heaven 5:18
  • 8 スノー・ホワイトの街 4:15
  • 9 In The Morning 5:22
  • 10 I know 5:29
  • 11 誓いを破って 5:26
  • 12 Try Or Cry 6:26

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata