Rarities
Tatsurō Yamashita · 2002
71 min · 15 tracks · R&B · soul · kayōkyoku
A nostalgic blend of city pop and soul, echoing the warmth of vibrant Japanese summers.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for relaxed afternoons
- nostalgic vibes of summer warmth
- gradual resolution through melodic flow
- for late-night reminiscing
- background warmth during social gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Rarities' was released in 2002, Tatsurō Yamashita had already established himself as a prominent figure in the city pop genre since his debut in the late 1970s. This album served as a compilation of previously unreleased tracks and demos, showcasing his evolution and sustained influence in Japanese pop music over more than two decades.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Anri· Mariya Takeuchi· Haruomi Hosono
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 BLOW 4:34
- 2 君の声に恋してる 5:09
- 3 LOVE GOES ON (その瞳は女神) 5:05
- 4 HAPPY HAPPY GREETING (ORIGINAL DEMO VERSION) 6:15
- 5 MISTY MAUVE 4:48
- 6 TO WAIT FOR LOVE 3:28
- 7 好・き・好・き SWEET KISS! 4:13
- 8 潮騒 (LIVE VERSION) 5:09
- 9 モーニング・シャイン 4:21
- 10 FIRST LUCK -初めての幸運- 4:48
- 11 I DO 2:26
- 12 ヘロン (GUITAR INSTRUMENTAL) 4:26
- 13 JUVENILEのテーマ〜瞳の中のRAINBOW〜 4:55
- 14 スプリンクラー (LONG VERSION) 7:12
- 15 いつか晴れた日に (STAND ALONE VERSION) 4:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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