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FOR YOU

Tatsurō Yamashita · 1982

51 min · 16 tracks · R&B · soul · kayōkyoku

A vibrant fusion of smooth jazz, R&B grooves, and sophisticated pop melodies that encapsulates the essence of city pop.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • easygoing morning coffee vibes
  • playful interludes between songs
  • gentle melodies for relaxation
  • warmth of nostalgic romance
  • engaging sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced intensity
  • seek standalone high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 21, 1982, 'For You' marked Tatsurō Yamashita's commercial peak, following his successful album 'Ride on Time'. This album solidified his status as a leading figure in the city pop genre, showcasing his innovative blend of pop and R&B influences during a transformative era in Japanese music.
Stylistic neighbors
Anri· Mariya Takeuchi· Haruomi Hosono

Tracklist

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

  • 1 SPARKLE 4:16
  • 2 MUSIC BOOK 5:10
  • 3 INTERLUDE A Part I 0:22
  • 4 MORNING GLORY 3:29
  • 5 INTERLUDE A Part II 0:25
  • 6 FUTARI 5:49
  • 7 LOVELAND, ISLAND 4:30
  • 8 INTERLUDE B Part I 0:15
  • 9 LOVE TALKIN’ (Honey It’s You) 5:53
  • 10 HEY REPORTER! 5:34
  • 11 INTERLUDE B Part II 0:17
  • 12 YOUR EYES 3:19
  • 13 あまく危険な香り 3:22
  • 14 あまく危険な香り[TV用インスト 1] 3:00
  • 15 あまく危険な香り[TV用インスト 2] 1:44
  • 16 EVERY NIGHT 3:54

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata