Pacific cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • sun-soaked afternoon relaxation
  • serene melodies for unwinding
  • steady pacing with gentle peaks
  • nostalgic vibes of island life

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced intensity
  • prefer standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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
Anri· Mariya Takeuchi· Haruomi Hosono

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 3:45
  • 3 ノスタルジア・オブ・アイランド 9:37
  • 4 スラック・キー・ルンバ 3:02
  • 5 パッション・フラワー 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