Japanese Tears
Denny Laine · 1980
47 min · 14 tracks · jazz fusion
A blend of reflective ballads and rhythmic grooves, merging rock and blues influences with introspective lyricism.
Top tracks — play these first
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Say You Don't Mind — This track stands out for its catchy melody and emotional delivery, capturing Laine’s signature style while resonating with audiences as a heartfelt plea for connection.
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Japanese Tears — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of longing and reflection, featuring lush instrumentation that complements Laine's emotive vocal performance.
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Go Now — Originally recorded by The Moody Blues, this version showcases Laine’s ability to breathe new life into classic material, emphasizing his vocal prowess and emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow with introspective themes
- for reflective afternoons
- melodic storytelling for quiet moments
- gentle pacing encourages deep listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer instant gratification songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1980, 'Japanese Tears' was Denny Laine's first solo album after leaving the band Wings. At this point in his career, Laine was navigating the transition from a prominent group member to establishing his own identity as a solo artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paul McCartney· Jeff Lynne· George Harrison
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Somebody Ought to Know the Way 3:15
- 2 Lovers Light 2:30
- 3 Guess I'm Only Foolin' 2:30
- 4 Nothing to Go By 3:09
- 5 I Would Only Smile 3:20
- 6 Weep for Love 4:33
- 7 Say You Don't Mind 3:10
- 8 Japanese Tears 4:42
- 9 Danger Zone 3:03
- 10 Clock on the Wall 2:17
- 11 Send Me the Heart 3:39
- 12 Same Mistakes 3:43
- 13 Silver 3:59
- 14 Go Now 3:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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