What is the best Eikichi Yazawa album to start with?

The best album to start with is "I am a Model" (1983). It's the most representative of what makes Eikichi Yazawa worth hearing.

How many albums does Eikichi Yazawa have?

Eikichi Yazawa has 59 releases in their discography, including 44 albums.

Eikichi Yazawa

Q: Who is Eikichi Yazawa for?

If you're into rock & roll, Eikichi Yazawa is worth your time. The music pulses with driving rhythms and layered guitar textures, crafting an atmosphere that feels both urgent and expansive.

The music pulses with driving rhythms and layered guitar textures, crafting an atmosphere that feels both urgent and expansive.

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The album

I am a Model (1983)

This album showcases Eikichi Yazawa's signature rock sound with engaging rhythms and layered guitars, providing an accessible introduction to his style.

The song

“Pure Gold” from All Time Best Album

This song features an immediate hook and encapsulates Yazawa's energetic rock essence, making it a strong standalone introduction.

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About Eikichi Yazawa

Eikichi Yazawa is a cultural touchstone, embodying the spirit of rock and roll in Japan while influencing generations of musicians and fans alike.

By carving out a distinct identity within the Japanese music scene, he transformed how rock was perceived, blending local sensibilities with global influences and creating a unique resonance that continues to inspire artists today. His performances often feel like communal celebrations, igniting a collective energy among audiences that transcends language and culture. Yazawa’s approach combines a raw authenticity with polished craftsmanship, allowing him to navigate the complexities of emotion and storytelling with ease. He masterfully intertwines catchy melodies with powerful instrumentation, creating soundscapes that are both engaging and evocative. This duality captures the highs and lows of human experience, providing a soundtrack for moments of reflection and exuberance alike. Thematically, his songwriting often touches on love, longing, and personal resilience, conveyed through a voice that oscillates between earnest sincerity and reflective irony. Yazawa's storytelling strikes a balance between candid vulnerability and the bravado typical of rock, drawing listeners into his world while allowing them space to project their own experiences onto his narratives.

44 studio albums· 59 total releases· 5 decades· Japan

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Eikichi Yazawa's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

59 releases • 44 albums • 1975–2025

Type:

Studio albums (44)

Grouped by decade — 7 eras.

2020s (1)

I believe

2025

2010s (4)

2000s (5)

1990s (11)

1980s (12)

1970s (7)

Undated (4)

All Time Best Album II album by Eikichi Yazawa

Live (2)

THE STAR IN HIBIYA

LIVE 後楽園スタジアム

Compilations (5)

All Time Best Album album by Eikichi Yazawa

Singles (8)

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Full discography

Studio albums (44)

2020s (1)

I believe

2010s (4)

いつか、その日が来る日まで…

Last Song

ONLY ONE〜touch up〜

Twist

2000s (5)

ROCK'N'ROLL

ONLY ONE

横顔

You,Too Cool

STOP YOUR STEP

1990s (11)

Lotta Good Time

FLASH IN JAPAN

サブウェイ特急

YES

MARIA

この夜のどこかで

the Name Is...

Heart

Anytime Woman

Don't Wanna Stop

永吉

1980s (12)

情事

共犯者

東京ナイト

TEN YEARS AGO

YOKOHAMA二十才まえ

E'

I am a Model

Yazawa It's Just Rock'n Roll

P.M.9

RISING SUN

Yazawa

Kavach

1970s (7)

Kiss Me Please

Goldrush

Gold Rush

ドアを開けろ

OPEN YOUR HEART

A Day

I Love You, OK

Undated (4)

All Time Best Album II

LIVE!YES,E

STAND UP!!

SUBWAY EXPRESS

Live (2)

THE STAR IN HIBIYA

LIVE 後楽園スタジアム

Compilations (5)

All Time Best Album

THE ORIGINAL

E.Y 70'S

SUBWAY EXPRESS 2

THE ORIGINAL 2

Singles (8)

ONLY ONE

Pure Gold

Take It Time

Last Christmas Eve

Yes My Love

Love Letter of Tears

THIS IS A SONG FOR COCA-COLA

Jikan yo Tomare