Pacific
Tatsurō Yamashita · 1978
38 min · 8 tracks · R&B · soul · kayōkyoku
A serene blend of lush melodies and breezy rhythms that evoke the essence of a sun-soaked island paradise.
Why this album works
The album is celebrated for its influence on the city pop genre, a movement that gained a resurgence in global popularity decades later. 'Pacific' features tracks that have been sampled and covered by contemporary artists, reinforcing its status as a pivotal work in Japanese music history.
- Best for
- sun-soaked afternoon relaxation serene melodies for unwinding steady pacing with gentle peaks
- Context
- Released as Tatsurō Yamashita's second studio album, 'Pacific' followed his debut 'Reason', marking a significant step in his evolving sound. At this point in his career, Yamashita was beginning to carve out his niche within the city pop genre, exploring more sophisticated arrangements and production techniques that would define his future works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Every Little Thing· Ayumi Hamasaki· Puffy AmiYumi· Morning Musume· TM Network· Capsule· Scandal· Namie Amuro
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 最後の楽園 4:04
- 2 コーラル・リーフ Standout 3:45
- 3 ノスタルジア・オブ・アイランド Standout 9:37
- 4 スラック・キー・ルンバ 3:02
- 5 パッション・フラワー Standout 3:35
- 6 ノアノア 4:10
- 7 キスカ 5:26
- 8 コズミック・サーフィン 5:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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