This is a highly polished album, with songs written by a stellar group of writers and Naoko Ken's singing at its core.
The album includes the singles "Meigaza" and "Yoru ni Aozamete," and features songs by Miyuki Nakajima, Chiharu Matsuyama, Shinji Tanimura, and others. The album showcases Naoko Ken's unique melancholy and mature vocals, blending diverse arrangements by Motoki Funayama and Megumi Wakakusa.
"Meigaza," written by Nakajima Miyuki, is captivating with its narrative lyrics and nuanced melody, and Funayama Motoki's arrangement carefully accentuates the tension. "Nakasete" features Kei Ogura's soft melody and Keiichi Oku's arrangement, highlighting the depth of Naoko Ken's bass. "Yoru ni Aozamete" also features a beautiful, urban melody characteristic of Takao Kisugi, adding a quiet nuance to the album. Furthermore, songs written by Chiharu Matsuyama, Shinji Tanimura, Kuniko Fukushima, and others bring different temperatures and lyricism to the album, giving it a three-dimensional overall flow. Despite the diverse lineup of songs, Naoko Ken's voice unites the album's worldview, creating a profound album where melancholy and warmth coexist.
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旅路の果て
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No No Boy
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ロマネスク
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東京美人
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夜に蒼ざめて
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泣かせて
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名画座
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蒼い秋
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河は流れる
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Bye Bye Bye
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