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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant melodies for celebration
  • dynamic flow with emotional peaks
  • for nostalgic summer days
  • infectious rhythms for dancing
  • satisfying two-halves listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer immediate gratification
  • seek minimalist soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Anri· Mariya Takeuchi· Haruomi Hosono

Tracklist

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

  • 1 高気圧ガール 4:22
  • 2 スプリンクラー 4:31
  • 3 ゲット・バック・イン・ラブ 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 4:15
  • 14 さよなら夏の日 4:38
  • 15 蒼氓 6:06
  • 16 パレード 3:59

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata