Kōri no Sekai
Yōsui Inoue · 1973
37 min · 13 tracks · folk rock
A haunting blend of introspective folk melodies and traditional Japanese elements that evoke a sense of longing and nostalgia.
Top tracks — play these first
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氷の世界 — The title track encapsulates the album's ethereal quality through its delicate instrumentation and profound lyrics about emotional isolation, setting the tone for the entire project.
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帰れない二人 — This song features haunting harmonies and reflective lyrics that explore themes of unattainable love, showcasing Inoue's ability to convey deep emotion through simple melodies.
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心もよう — With its intricate musical arrangement and introspective lyrics, this track highlights Inoue's storytelling prowess, illustrating complex emotions with a captivating simplicity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting melodies for quiet moments
- fragile beauty in winter solitude
- short tracks for reflective listening
- introspective themes of longing
- gentle pacing for evening relaxation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat and energetic music
- seek longer immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Kōri no Sekai is Yōsui Inoue's second studio album, following his self-titled debut in 1972. Released in late 1973, this album marked a significant step in his artistic development as he began to refine his sound and lyrical depth, solidifying his place in the Japanese folk rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Takuro Yoshida· Kenshi Yonezu· Masaharu Fukuyama
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 あかずの踏切り 2:32
- 2 はじまり 0:39
- 3 帰れない二人 4:21
- 4 チエちゃん 2:45
- 5 氷の世界 4:13
- 6 白い一日 2:28
- 7 自己嫌悪 2:41
- 8 心もよう 3:26
- 9 待ちぼうけ 2:43
- 10 桜三月散歩道 3:07
- 11 Fun 2:42
- 12 小春おばさん 3:09
- 13 おやすみ 2:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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