Hajiki Uta is a landmark 1973 album from Meiko Kaji, the acclaimed Japanese actress and singer best known for her iconic roles in the Female Prisoner: Scorpion and Lady Snowblood film series. Kaji's music career ran alongside her acting work during this era, and this album stands as a compelling document of her artistry, blending dramatic pop with the smoky, cinematic atmosphere that defined her unique presence in Japanese culture. The album includes two songs tied to the Female Prisoner: Scorpion films, among them "Urami Bushi," which later gained international recognition when Quentin Tarantino featured it in Kill Bill Vol. 2.
Musically, Hajiki Uta is an intoxicating listen, built on lush string arrangements, deep grooves, and Kaji's wholly committed vocal performances. Her singing carries an unmistakable grit and mystique, drawing listeners into a theatrical, emotionally charged world that feels both dangerous and seductive. For fans of vintage Japanese pop, cult cinema soundtracks, or simply powerful and distinctive vocal performances, this album is an essential piece of its era.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Wewantsounds
- Genre: Rock, Pop, Stage & Screen
- Release Date: 05/06/2023
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TRACKS
A1. 芽衣子のふて節 = Meikono Futebushi
A2. わらの上 = Wara No Ue
A3. おんな叛き唄 = Onna Somuki Uta
A4. ひずみ燃え = Hizumi Moe
A5. おんな渇き唄 = Onna Kawaki Uta
A6. おんなはぐれ唄 = Onna Hagure Uta
B1. ひとり風 = Hitori Kaze
B2. 女の呪文 = Onna No Jumon
B3. 別にどうって事でもないし = Betuni Doutte Koto Demo Naishi
B4. にごり女 = Nigori Onna
B5. 悲しくないからふしあわせ = Kanashiku Naikara Fushiawase
B6. 怨み節 = Urami Bushi
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