Minna Itte Shimatta cover

Released 50 years ago

Minna Itte Shimatta

Miyuki Nakajima · 1976

43 min · 12 tracks · traditional folk music

A tapestry of emotive folk melodies woven with poetic lyrics and subtle instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic journey unfolds
  • poetic lyrics for introspection
  • evening reflection with warmth
  • gentle storytelling through sound

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1976, 'Minna Itte Shimatta' is Miyuki Nakajima's fifth studio album and showcases her growing influence in the Japanese folk scene. By this time, she had established a reputation as a lyrical storyteller, following her breakthrough album 'Kaze wa Fuiteiru' from 1975. This work solidified her status as a key figure in Japan's evolving music landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Akiko Yano· Hikaru Utada· Kenshi Yonezu

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 雨が空を捨てる日は 3:01
  • 2 彼女の生き方 4:09
  • 3 トラックに乗せて 3:56
  • 4 流浪の詩 5:06
  • 5 真直な線 3:58
  • 6 五才の頃 3:38
  • 7 冬を待つ季節 2:45
  • 8 夜風の中から 4:23
  • 9 03時 2:47
  • 10 うそつきが好きよ 3:36
  • 11 妬いてる訳じゃないけれど 2:21
  • 12 忘れられるものならば 3:47

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