Top tracks — play these first
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雨のナイフ — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting melody and powerful vocal delivery, showcasing the band's signature blend of emotional depth and hard rock energy.
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もうフレンドはいらない — The song features a compelling narrative about loss and independence, highlighted by strong guitar riffs that drive its intense emotional arc.
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夜が来るまで眠りたい — With its more atmospheric soundscape and introspective lyrics, this track provides a contrast to the heavier songs while still maintaining the band's characteristic intensity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- emotional intensity in every track
- dynamic shifts between tracks
- late-night catharsis and release
- intricate musicianship to explore
- pulsing energy for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer immediate gratification
- seek standalone radio hits
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1987, Trade Last marked Show-Ya's third studio album, following their breakthrough success with the previous album, Masquerade. By this time, the band had established themselves as a prominent force in the Japanese rock scene, further solidifying their reputation with this release.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 雨のナイフ 4:20
- 2 もうフレンドはいらない 4:12
- 3 ヴィスコンティの肖像 3:52
- 4 その後で殺したい 4:12
- 5 サーモスタットの瞳 6:00
- 6 ナルシスト 4:11
- 7 夜が来るまで眠りたい 4:30
- 8 “Shitagokoro”が止まらない 4:14
- 9 躁鬱なバレリーナ 4:41
- 10 地下水道の月 7:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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