Collection II (Miho Nakayama album)
Miho Nakayama · 1990
43 min · 10 tracks · J-pop
An effervescent blend of catchy melodies and polished J-pop production that captivates from start to finish.
Why this album works
'Collection II' features the hit single 'You’re My Only Shinin’ Star,' which significantly contributed to Nakayama's popularity, reaching high positions on Japanese music charts. The album encapsulates the vibrant sound of early '90s J-pop and has been influential in shaping the genre's direction during that period.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo enjoyment catchy melodies for sing-alongs feel-good vibes throughout
- Context
- Released in 1990, 'Collection II' was Miho Nakayama's third studio album, following her breakthrough hit album 'CATCH THE WIND' in 1989. By this point, she was solidifying her status as a leading figure in the J-pop scene, with a growing fanbase and commercial success that would define her early career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yumi Matsutoya· Junichi Inagaki· Kotoko
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You’re My Only Shinin’ Star Standout 4:39
- 2 人魚姫 mermaid Standout 4:06
- 3 Witches ウィッチーズ 3:52
- 4 ROSÉCOLOR 5:00
- 5 Virgin eyes Standout 4:08
- 6 Midnight Taxi 4:49
- 7 セミスウィートの魔法 4:57
- 8 女神たちの冒険 4:05
- 9 愛してるっていわない! 3:46
- 10 I can’t follow you 3:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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