Jidai: Time Goes Around
Miyuki Nakajima · 1993
63 min · 11 tracks · traditional folk music
Miyuki Nakajima's voice weaves through intricate melodies, merging traditional folk with contemporary sensibilities to evoke deep emotional landscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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時代 — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of time and change through poignant lyrics and a haunting melody that lingers long after listening.
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夢みる勇気 — This track stands out for its uplifting message and rich instrumentation, blending traditional elements with modern arrangements to inspire hope.
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風の姿 — With its evocative imagery and melodic structure, this song illustrates Nakajima's ability to paint vivid scenes of nature while conveying deep emotions.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- introspective moments of reflection
- melodic storytelling through time
- deep emotional resonance throughout
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases Nakajima's lyrical depth and musical complexity, marking an artistic high point.
- Career context
- Released in 1993, 'Jidai: Time Goes Around' is Nakajima's twelfth studio album, showcasing her established presence in the Japanese music scene. Following her breakthrough in the early 1980s, this album solidified her reputation as a leading figure in folk music, continuing to explore personal and social themes that resonate deeply with listeners.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Akiko Yano· Hikaru Utada· Kenshi Yonezu
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 時代 5:34
- 2 風の姿 5:31
- 3 ローリング 5:00
- 4 あどけない話 4:48
- 5 夢みる勇気 4:00
- 6 あたし時々おもうの 8:00
- 7 流浪の詩 6:14
- 8 雨月の使者 4:49
- 9 慟哭 5:43
- 10 孤独の肖像 1st. 6:41
- 11 かもめの歌 6:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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