Sanmon Gossip cover

Sanmon Gossip

Ringo Sheena · 2009

50 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · funk · jazz

A kaleidoscopic blend of rock, jazz, and traditional Japanese sounds that challenges pop conventions.

Why this album works

'Sanmon Gossip' received critical acclaim and contributed to Ringo Sheena's reputation as an innovative artist who blends various musical styles. It also achieved commercial success, charting well and further influencing a wave of contemporary Japanese artists seeking to break genre boundaries.
Career context
By the time 'Sanmon Gossip' was released in 2009, Ringo Sheena was already an established artist in Japan, known for her unique fusion of genres. This album followed her critically acclaimed work 'Heisei Fuzakeru Zukeyou,' showcasing her continued evolution as a musician and solidifying her status within the J-pop scene.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 流行 Standout 4:16
  • 2 労働者 5:01
  • 3 密偵物語 3:10
  • 4 〇地点から 3:18
  • 5 カリソメ乙女 Standout 2:29
  • 6 都合のいい身体 3:14
  • 7 4:47
  • 8 二人ぼっち時間 3:05
  • 9 マヤカシ優男 3:57
  • 10 尖った手口 3:02
  • 11 色恋沙汰 3:00
  • 12 凡才肌 3:48
  • 13 余興 3:53
  • 14 丸の内サディスティック (EXPO Ver.) Standout 2:59

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