Hosono House
Haruomi Hosono · 1973
31 min · 11 tracks · rock music
A whimsical blend of soft rock and pop infused with Japanese folk rhythms and playful melodies.
Why this album works
'Hosono House' is significant for its role in shaping the sound of Japanese city pop, influencing countless artists and paving the way for the genre's resurgence decades later. The album received critical acclaim, often cited as a landmark work that showcases Hosono's unique fusion of Western and Eastern musical elements.
- Best for
- short, engaging listening sessions steady, consistent energy levels whimsical, playful atmospheres
- Context
- Released on May 25, 1973, 'Hosono House' was Haruomi Hosono's solo debut after his tenure with the influential band Happy End. At this point, Hosono was transitioning into a solo artist, exploring a more personal and eclectic sound that would lay the groundwork for future innovations in Japanese pop music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- TUBE· Yumi Matsutoya· Scandal· Morning Musume· Anri· Yellow Magic Orchestra· Tatsurō Yamashita· Toshiki Kadomatsu
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rock‐A‐Bye My Baby Standout 3:16
- 2 Boku wa Chotto 3:53
- 3 Choo Choo Gatagoto Standout 3:26
- 4 Owari no Kisetsu Standout 3:12
- 5 Fuyu Goe 3:16
- 6 Party 2:02
- 7 Fuku wa Uchi Oni wa Soto 2:30
- 8 Jusho Futei Mushoku Tei Shunyu 2:35
- 9 Koi wa Momoiro 2:46
- 10 Bara to Yaju 4:24
- 11 Ai Ai Gasa 0:19
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