Yokan cover

Yokan

Miyuki Nakajima · 1983

44 min · 9 tracks · traditional folk music

A poignant blend of traditional folk melodies and contemporary lyrical storytelling that resonates deeply with the heart.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • poignant storytelling through melodies
  • gradual build to emotional climax
  • intimate listening for quiet spaces

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeks instant gratification
  • prefers upbeat party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1983, 'Yokan' marked a pivotal moment in Miyuki Nakajima's career as her third studio album. Following her breakthrough with 'Kaze wa Fuiteiru' in 1976, this album solidified her reputation as a significant voice in Japanese folk music during the early 1980s.
Stylistic neighbors
Akiko Yano· Hikaru Utada· Kenshi Yonezu

Tracklist

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

  • 1 この世に二人だけ 5:00
  • 2 夏土産 4:39
  • 3 髪を洗う女 4:32
  • 4 ばいばいどくおぶざべい 6:29
  • 5 誰のせいでもない雨が 6:33
  • 6 3:36
  • 7 テキーラを飲みほして 3:16
  • 8 金魚 3:07
  • 9 ファイト! 7:06

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata