Variation (Hensoukyoku)
Akina Nakamori · 1982
44 min · 12 tracks · pop music
A blend of melodic pop and introspective lyrics, reflecting the complexities of youth and emotion.
Why this album works
This album further established Nakamori's influence in the J-pop genre, featuring the hit single '少女A' ('Shoujo A'), which sparked significant interest and controversy due to its bold themes. It marked a shift towards more mature storytelling in her lyrics and contributed to her enduring legacy as a pop icon in Japan.
- Career context
- Released in 1982, 'Variation (Hensoukyoku)' was Akina Nakamori's third studio album, following her breakthrough with 'Kaze wa Fuiteiru'. At this point, she had solidified her status as a leading figure in the Japanese pop scene, leveraging her previous success to explore more nuanced themes in her music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Namie Amuro· TUBE· Morning Musume· Puffy AmiYumi· Yumi Matsutoya· Nana Mizuki· Ayumi Hamasaki· Every Little Thing
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 （イントロダクション） 1:46
- 2 キャンセル! Standout 3:24
- 3 脆い午後 4:20
- 4 哀愁魔術 Standout 4:31
- 5 咲きほこる花に…… 4:37
- 6 ヨコハマA・KU・MA 3:42
- 7 メルヘン・ロケーション 4:38
- 8 少女A Standout 3:34
- 9 第七感（セッティエーム・サンス） 4:13
- 10 ×3ララバイ 3:43
- 11 カタストロフィの雨傘 4:57
- 12 （エンディング） 0:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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