Released 43 years ago this June
Melodies
Tatsurō Yamashita · 1983
40 min · 10 tracks · R&B · soul · kayōkyoku
A vibrant blend of smooth melodies and nostalgic grooves that encapsulates the essence of 80s Japanese pop.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful melodies for gatherings
- nostalgic vibes for quiet evenings
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- uplifting tunes for road trips
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of heavy introspection
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1983, 'Melodies' marked Tatsurō Yamashita's commercial peak following his breakthrough with 'Spacy' in 1982. At this point, he had already established himself as a leading figure in the city pop genre, blending Western influences with Japanese sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Anri· Mariya Takeuchi· Haruomi Hosono
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 悲しみのJODY (She Was Crying) 3:52
- 2 高気圧ガール 4:21
- 3 夜翔 (Night-Fly) 4:24
- 4 GUESS I'M DUMB 3:14
- 5 ひととき 4:02
- 6 メリー・ゴー・ラウンド 6:19
- 7 BLUE MIDNIGHT 4:16
- 8 あしおと 3:56
- 9 黙想 1:32
- 10 クリスマス・イブ 4:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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