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    Meiko Kaji やどかり = Yadokari

    Wewantsounds
      • 1. やどかり = Yadokari
      • 2. 落日 = Sunset
      • 3. 私うまれてふしあわせ = Watashi Umarete Fushiawase
      • 4. 山猫 = Yamaneko
      • 5. 蟻地獄 = Arijigoku
      • 6. かきおき = Kakioki
      • 7. はぐれ節 = Hagure Bushi
      • 8. あやとり = Ayatori
      • 9. 「嗚呼.....」 = Ah...
      • 10. ある出逢い = Aru Deai
      • 11. おんな願い唄 = Onna Negai Uta
      • 12. 牙のバラード = Kiba No Ballad
      • 13. 修羅の花 = Shura No Hana (The Flower Of Carnage)
      • 14. ほお やれほ… = Hō Yare Ho

      Meiko Kaji's third album sees her deepening the atmospheric world of cinematic pop she became known for, with her music garnering the same iconic status as her acclaimed roles in 70s classics like Lady Snowblood and Stray Cat Rock. A symbol of cool, rebellious femininity, Kaji blends Japanese pop, folk and cinematic grooves, often crafting songs as dramatic and intense as her screen roles. With admiration from figures like Quentin Tarantino, her music continues to resonate, bridging generations and cultures. Kaji's body of work stands not just as a reflection of her cinematic legacy, but as a genre-defying exploration of mood, melody and raw emotion. Opening with a somber yet beautiful tone, the title track leads into a journey of bold contrasts, where songs like 'Sunset' capture a melancholy, almost dreamlike quality, while 'Watashi Umarete Fushiawase' dips into light, wistful folk. 'Kiba No Ballad' marks a standout, weaving together stark simplicity and a raw, affecting vocal performance. Kaji continues to explore themes of loss, longing and defiance with 'Hagure Bushi,' while 'Shura No Hana' (famously featured in Kill Bill) offers a stirring close. The album goes beyond showcasing her voice, serving as a bold declaration of the diverse musical realms she masterfully inhabits and shapes.

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