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Okaerinasai

Miyuki Nakajima · 1979

44 min · 10 tracks · traditional folk music

A tender blend of traditional folk melodies and poignant storytelling that resonates deeply with Japanese culture.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo listening experience
  • poignant storytelling and melodies
  • reflective moments of nostalgia
  • warmth for quiet evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1979, 'Okaerinasai' was Miyuki Nakajima's fifth studio album, marking her ascent as a prominent voice in Japanese folk music. This album followed her previous work, 'Kaze ni Naru', which had established her as a significant artist in the genre. At this point in her career, Nakajima was refining her lyrical style and musical arrangements, capturing the essence of contemporary Japan.
Stylistic neighbors
Akiko Yano· Hikaru Utada· Kenshi Yonezu

Tracklist

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

  • 1 あばよ 6:15
  • 2 3:45
  • 3 サヨナラを伝えて 3:32
  • 4 しあわせ芝居 3:56
  • 5 雨… 5:41
  • 6 この空を飛べたら 5:20
  • 7 世迷い言 3:37
  • 8 ルージュ 4:38
  • 9 追いかけてヨコハマ 4:04
  • 10 強がりはよせヨ 3:37

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata