Enka cover

Enka

Akina Nakamori · 2007

100 min · 25 tracks · pop music

A lush tapestry of traditional melodies and contemporary pop sensibilities, infused with deep emotional resonance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional ebb and flow
  • exploratory instrumental interludes
  • deep emotional resonance throughout
  • reflective moments for solitude
  • dynamic listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward structures
  • seek high-energy dance tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2007, 'Enka' marked Akina Nakamori's return to the music scene after a five-year hiatus. Known for her powerful vocal style and emotive delivery, this album showcases her evolution within the enka genre, blending classic influences with modern arrangements while reaffirming her status in Japanese pop music.
Stylistic neighbors
Seiko Matsuda· Yumi Matsutoya· Miki Matsubara

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 2 天城越え 4:43
  • 3 無言坂 4:29
  • 4 氷雨 3:49
  • 5 みちづれ 3:54
  • 6 空港 4:47
  • 7 越冬つばめ 4:00
  • 9 悲しい酒 4:50
  • 10 舟唄 3:58
  • 11 石狩挽歌 4:03
  • 12 矢切の渡し 3:36
  • 13 夜桜お七 5:36

Disc 2

  • 1 艶華I (Instrumental) 1:28
  • 2 天城越え (Instrumental) 4:43
  • 3 無言坂 (Instrumental) 4:29
  • 4 氷雨 (Instrumental) 3:49
  • 5 みちづれ (Instrumental) 3:54
  • 6 空港 (Instrumental) 4:47
  • 7 越冬つばめ (Instrumental) 4:01
  • 8 艶華II (Instrumental) 1:34
  • 9 悲しい酒 (Instrumental) 4:50
  • 10 舟唄 (Instrumental) 3:58
  • 11 石狩挽歌 (Instrumental) 4:03
  • 12 矢切の渡し (Instrumental) 3:36
  • 13 夜桜お七 (Instrumental) 5:37
  • 14 艶華III (Instrumental) 1:55

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