Treasures
Tatsurō Yamashita · 1995
70 min · 16 tracks · R&B · soul · kayōkyoku
A vibrant fusion of city pop and soul, laden with lush arrangements and infectious melodies.
Why this album works
- Best for
- vibrant melodies for celebration dynamic flow with emotional peaks for nostalgic summer days
- Context
- Released on November 13, 1995, 'Treasures' marked Tatsurō Yamashita's return after a four-year hiatus since his previous album, 'For You'. At this stage in his career, Yamashita was already a prominent figure in the city pop genre, celebrated for his ability to blend various musical styles while maintaining pop sensibilities.
- If you like
- R&B, soul, kayōkyoku
Treasures is an album by Tatsurō Yamashita, released in 1995. A vibrant fusion of city pop and soul, laden with lush arrangements and infectious melodies. 'Treasures' is significant not only for its commercial success but also for revitalizing interest in city pop during the mid-90s. The album features tracks like 'クリスマス・イブ', which became a perennial holiday favorite in Japan, demonstrating the enduring appeal of Yamashita’s music across generations. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Treasures sound like?
A vibrant fusion of city pop and soul, laden with lush arrangements and infectious melodies. Rooted in R&B and soul.
What makes Treasures by Tatsurō Yamashita notable?
'Treasures' is significant not only for its commercial success but also for revitalizing interest in city pop during the mid-90s. The album features tracks like 'クリスマス・イブ', which became a perennial holiday favorite in Japan, demonstrating the enduring appeal of Yamashita’s music across generations. Released on November 13, 1995, 'Treasures' marked Tatsurō Yamashita's return after a four-year hiatus since his previous album, 'For You'. At this stage in his career, Yamashita was already a prominent figure in the city pop genre, celebrated for his ability to blend various musical styles while maintaining pop sensibilities.
Who is Treasures for?
Treasures works well if you're into vibrant melodies for celebration, dynamic flow with emotional peaks and for nostalgic summer days.
How many songs are on Treasures?
Treasures has 16 tracks, running approximately 70 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 高気圧ガール Standout 4:22
- 2 スプリンクラー 4:31
- 3 ゲット・バック・イン・ラブ Standout 4:22
- 4 風の回廊 3:59
- 5 アトムの子 4:27
- 6 エンドレス・ゲーム 4:10
- 7 踊ろよ、フィッシュ 4:51
- 8 ターナーの汽罐車 4:33
- 9 土曜日の恋人 3:15
- 10 ジャングル・スウィング 5:05
- 11 世界の果てまで 5:07
- 12 おやすみロージー 2:44
- 13 クリスマス・イブ Standout 4:15
- 14 さよなら夏の日 4:38
- 15 蒼氓 6:06
- 16 パレード 3:59
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