Ride on Time cover

Ride on Time

Tatsurō Yamashita · 1980

43 min · 9 tracks · R&B · soul · kayōkyoku

A vibrant blend of catchy melodies, jazzy instrumentation, and smooth vocals that epitomizes the city pop genre.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic reflections on sunny days
  • relaxed vibes for afternoon drives
  • smooth transitions between tracks
  • melodic warmth for cozy evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tempos
  • prefer straightforward single tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
'Ride on Time' marked Tatsurō Yamashita's fifth studio album, released at a time when he was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in the city pop movement. Following the success of his previous albums, this release further established his unique sound and style, blending pop with elements of R&B and rock.
Stylistic neighbors
Anri· Mariya Takeuchi· Haruomi Hosono

Tracklist

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

  • 1 いつか 5:48
  • 2 Daydream 4:31
  • 3 Silent Screamer 5:29
  • 4 Ride On Time 5:53
  • 5 夏への扉 4:41
  • 6 My Sugar Babe 4:10
  • 7 Rainy Day 5:19
  • 8 雲のゆくえに 5:41
  • 9 おやすみ 1:34

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