Greatest Hits! of Tatsuro Yamashita
Tatsurō Yamashita · 1982
69 min · 15 tracks · R&B · soul · kayōkyoku
A vibrant fusion of pop and R&B that encapsulates the essence of Japan's city pop era.
Why this album works
This album solidified Yamashita's status as a key architect of city pop, a genre that became synonymous with Japan's economic boom in the 1980s. It features hit singles like 'RIDE ON TIME,' which has since influenced countless artists both domestically and internationally, making it a staple in modern Japanese music playlists.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing for relaxation dynamic collection for varied moods for nostalgic afternoons
- Context
- By 1982, Tatsurō Yamashita was already a prominent figure in the Japanese music scene, having released several successful albums since his debut in 1976. 'Greatest Hits!' serves as a compilation of his most beloved tracks, showcasing his evolution as an artist during the peak of the city pop movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Every Little Thing· Ayumi Hamasaki· Puffy AmiYumi· Morning Musume· TM Network· Capsule· Scandal· Namie Amuro
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 LOVELAND, ISLAND Standout 4:22
- 2 愛を描いて -LET’S KISS THE SUN- 4:01
- 3 あまく危険な香り Standout 3:20
- 4 RIDE ON TIME (SINGLE VERSION) Standout 4:22
- 5 夏への扉 4:41
- 6 FUNKY FLUSHIN’ 5:07
- 7 WINDY LADY 5:21
- 8 BOMBER 5:40
- 9 SOLID SLIDER 3:31
- 10 LET’S DANCE BABY 4:10
- 11 潮騒 4:21
- 12 YOUR EYES 3:14
- 13 LOVE SPACE 4:42
- 14 SPARKLE 4:17
- 15 9 MINUTES OF TATSURO YAMASHITA 8:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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