Kokon Tozai
Chisato Moritaka · 1990
62 min · 18 tracks · J-pop
A vibrant fusion of pop melodies and playful lyrics reflecting youthful exuberance and everyday life in Japan.
Why this album works
'Kokon Tozai' became a commercial success, reaching high positions on the Oricon charts and contributing to Moritaka's reputation as a staple artist in J-pop. The album's lighthearted themes resonated with many young listeners, influencing subsequent artists in the genre and earning praise for its catchy hooks and relatable content.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys wave-like pacing experiences youthful exuberance reflections
- Context
- Released on October 17, 1990, 'Kokon Tozai' is Chisato Moritaka's third studio album. At this point in her career, she was already gaining popularity in the J-pop scene after her breakthrough with 'Cautionary Tale' (1989). This album solidified her status as a leading figure in Japanese pop music during the early '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yumi Matsutoya· Junichi Inagaki· Kotoko
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 プロローグ 0:26
- 2 鬼たいじ Standout 3:23
- 3 ザ・バスターズ・ブルース 3:25
- 4 Interlude #5 0:06
- 5 あるOLの青春～A子の場合～ (森高コネクション) 4:05
- 6 Oye Como Va 3:56
- 7 雨 (アルバム・ヴァージョン) Standout 5:18
- 8 大冒険 4:44
- 9 香港 4:36
- 10 晴れ 2:52
- 11 岬 5:07
- 12 ファンキー・モンキー・ベイビー 2:35
- 13 月夜の航海 4:06
- 14 友達 4:35
- 15 この街 4:35
- 16 テリヤキ・バーガー 4:33
- 17 エピローグ 1:27
- 18 うちにかぎってそんなことはないはず 3:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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