The Moritaka
Chisato Moritaka · 1991
70 min · 14 tracks · J-pop
A vibrant mix of catchy melodies and playful J-pop rhythms that captures youthful exuberance.
Why this album works
'The Moritaka' is significant for its role in shaping the J-pop genre and achieving commercial success, charting well in Japan upon release. The album features a blend of reimagined tracks from Moritaka's earlier work, showcasing her versatility and appealing to both established fans and new listeners alike.
- Best for
- playful energy for cheerful moods dynamic journey with emotional peaks catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- Context
- Released on July 10, 1991, 'The Moritaka' marked Chisato Moritaka's transition into mainstream prominence following her breakout in the late 1980s. This album came after her previous successful releases and helped solidify her status as a leading figure in the J-pop scene during the early '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yumi Matsutoya· Junichi Inagaki· Kotoko
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 短い夏 Standout 4:53
- 2 臭いものにはフタをしろ!! (もっと臭いものヴァージョン) 2:55
- 3 だいて(ラスベガス・ヴァージョン) 4:59
- 4 ザ・勉強の歌 5:52
- 5 八月の恋(アルバム・ヴァージョン) Standout 4:12
- 6 Get Smile (コンサート・アレンジ・ヴァージョン) 5:57
- 7 ザ・のぞかないで 6:16
- 8 雨(ロック・ヴァージョン) 5:47
- 9 彼女 5:40
- 10 青春(ザ・森高テイク) 4:20
- 11 ザ・ミーハー(ザ・森高ヴァージョン) 5:52
- 12 ザ・ストレス(ザ・森高ヴァージョン) 7:35
- 13 臭いものにはフタをしろ!!(おじさんヴァージョン) 3:59
- 14 この街(ザ・森高ヴァージョン) 2:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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