Cage (Akina Nakamori album) cover

Cage (Akina Nakamori album)

Akina Nakamori · 2017

36 min · 9 tracks · pop music

A vibrant fusion of 80s pop nostalgia and contemporary production, showcasing Akina's captivating vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic flow throughout
  • vibrant nostalgia for past eras
  • engaging sing-alongs with friends
  • for upbeat gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek deep, introspective themes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2017, 'Cage' marked a significant return for Akina Nakamori after a long hiatus from the music scene. By this point, she had transitioned from her earlier career successes in the 1980s to exploring new musical directions and styles, effectively reintroducing herself to a new generation of listeners.
Stylistic neighbors
Seiko Matsuda· Yumi Matsutoya· Miki Matsubara

Tracklist

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

  • 1 BE MY LOVER 4:09
  • 2 VENUS 3:32
  • 3 INTO THE NIGHT 3:55
  • 4 CAN’T TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU 4:26
  • 5 Give Me Up 3:50
  • 6 ダンシング・ヒーロー(Eat You Up) 3:50
  • 7 TWO OF HEARTS 4:59
  • 8 SWEET DREAMS(ARE MADE OF THIS) 3:51
  • 9 CALL ME 3:31

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata