Hikoukigumo cover

Hikoukigumo

Yumi Matsutoya · 1973

34 min · 11 tracks · J-pop · folk rock · jazz fusion

Charming melodies weave together folk rock and jazzy elements, creating a dreamy landscape of introspective storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic introspection
  • dreamy landscapes for reflection
  • warm background for daydreaming
  • short tracks for easy listening
  • charming melodies with gentle flow

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeks high-energy engagement
  • prefers lengthy, sprawling albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1973, 'Hikoukigumo' was Yumi Matsutoya's follow-up to her debut album, marking her rise as a prominent figure in the Japanese music scene. At this point, she began to establish her unique style that blended various genres, including city pop and folk.
Stylistic neighbors
Anri· Mariya Takeuchi· Kiyotaka Sugiyama

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hikō-ki Gumo 3:25
  • 2 Kumori Zora 3:00
  • 3 Koi no Super Parachuter 2:55
  • 4 Sora to Umi no Kagayaki ni Mukete 4:14
  • 5 Kitto Ieru 2:54
  • 6 Velvet Easter 3:44
  • 7 Kami Hikō-ki 2:46
  • 8 Ame no Machi O 4:18
  • 9 Henji wa Iranai 2:52
  • 10 Sonomama 3:13
  • 11 Hikō-ki Gumo 0:56

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata