Hosono House cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, engaging listening sessions
  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • whimsical, playful atmospheres
  • lighthearted background enjoyment

Where this album fits

Career 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
Ryuichi Sakamoto· Toshiyuki Yasuda· Cornelius
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 Rock‐A‐Bye My Baby 3:16
  • 2 Boku wa Chotto 3:53
  • 3 Choo Choo Gatagoto 3:26
  • 4 Owari no Kisetsu 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

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata