Utahime 3: Shūmaku cover

Utahime 3: Shūmaku

Akina Nakamori · 2003

55 min · 14 tracks · pop music

A captivating blend of traditional melodies with contemporary pop sensibilities that showcase Nakamori's vocal prowess.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional ebb and flow
  • interludes that enhance immersion
  • captivating vocal showcases throughout
  • reflective moments of solitude
  • evening relaxation with warm melodies

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek high-energy party anthems

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2003, 'Utahime 3: Shūmaku' marked Akina Nakamori's return to music after a five-year hiatus. At this point in her career, she was re-establishing herself in the J-Pop scene, following a period of personal challenges and artistic evolution, particularly after her last studio album in 1998.
Stylistic neighbors
Seiko Matsuda· Yumi Matsutoya· Miki Matsubara

Tracklist

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

  • 1 回帰〜歌姫3 Opening (instrumental) 1:16
  • 2 傘がない 6:21
  • 3 踊り子 4:41
  • 4 愛はかげろう 4:23
  • 5 スローなブギにしてくれ (I want you) 3:18
  • 6 夜霧よ今夜もありがとう 3:42
  • 7 東京砂漠 4:22
  • 8 4:49
  • 9 Manish〜歌姫3 Interlude (instrumental) 0:36
  • 10 ALONE 6:32
  • 11 ハリウッド・スキャンダル 4:06
  • 12 恋の予感 4:39
  • 13 NO MORE ENCORE 5:18
  • 14 風の扉〜歌姫3 Ending (instrumental) 1:40

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