Released in 1976, Japanese Girl stands as one of the most imaginative and boundary-defying debut albums to emerge from Japan. Akiko Yano's first full-length introduction to the world is a genre-blending marvel that weaves together elements of jazz, pop, folk, and experimental music into something entirely her own. Notably, the album features guitarist Lowell George of Little Feat, lending it a remarkable cross-cultural musical depth.
What makes Japanese Girl so enduring is Yano's utterly distinctive voice and playful, unpredictable energy — a combination that feels as fresh today as it did upon its original release. Her songwriting defies easy categorization, shifting moods and styles with a fearless creativity that has earned the album a devoted following across generations of music lovers worldwide.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Wewantsounds
- Genre: Jazz, Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 2024
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TRACKS
A1. 気球にのって = Sayonara
A2. クマ = Kuma
A3. 電話線 = Telephone Line
A4. 津軽ツアー = Tsugaru Tour
A5. ふなまち唄 Part II = Funamachi-uta Part II
B1. 大いなる椎の木 = Oinaru Shiino-ki
B2. へこりぷたあ = Hekoriputaa
B3. 風太 = Fuuta
B4. 丘を越えて = Oka Wo Koete
B5. ふなまち唄 Part I = Funamachi-uta Part I
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