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Muzai Moratorium

Ringo Sheena · 1999

41 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · funk · jazz

A kaleidoscopic blend of jazz, rock, and traditional Japanese sounds that defy genre boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo progression
  • kaleidoscopic sound explorations
  • engaging narrative through tracks
  • for urban evening strolls

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification
  • seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1999, 'Muzai Moratorium' was Ringo Sheena's debut full-length album, following her breakout single 'Kōfuku no Uta'. At this point in her career, she was establishing herself as a unique voice in the Japanese music scene, blending various genres with her theatrical style and provocative lyrics.
Stylistic neighbors
Cornelius· Shugo Tokumaru· Akiko Yano

Tracklist

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

  • 1 正しい街 3:52
  • 2 歌舞伎町の女王 2:53
  • 3 丸の内サディスティック 3:55
  • 4 幸福論(悦楽編) 2:59
  • 5 茜さす 帰路照らされど… 4:07
  • 6 シドと白昼夢 4:03
  • 7 積木遊び 3:23
  • 8 ここでキスして。 4:19
  • 9 同じ夜 3:38
  • 10 警告 4:05
  • 11 モルヒネ 3:41

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata