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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.

Minna Itte Shimatta is an album by Miyuki Nakajima, released in 1976. A tapestry of emotive folk melodies woven with poetic lyrics and subtle instrumentation. This album is significant for its poetic depth and Nakajima's introspective songwriting, which resonated deeply in Japanese culture. It garnered critical acclaim and has been influential for subsequent generations of artists within the folk genre and beyond, contributing to Nakajima's legacy as a pioneering female voice in Japanese music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Minna Itte Shimatta sound like?

A tapestry of emotive folk melodies woven with poetic lyrics and subtle instrumentation. Rooted in traditional folk music.

What makes Minna Itte Shimatta by Miyuki Nakajima notable?

This album is significant for its poetic depth and Nakajima's introspective songwriting, which resonated deeply in Japanese culture. It garnered critical acclaim and has been influential for subsequent generations of artists within the folk genre and beyond, contributing to Nakajima's legacy as a pioneering female voice in Japanese music. 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.

How many songs are on Minna Itte Shimatta?

Minna Itte Shimatta has 12 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·43:27

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 Standout 5:06
  • 5 真直な線 3:58
  • 6 五才の頃 Standout 3:38
  • 7 冬を待つ季節 Standout 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

Release Date

October 25, 1976

Artist Origin

Japan

Runtime

43 min 27 sec