J-POP

I absolutely love Yoko Nagayama. My brother bought this for me in May as I'm a fan of Yoko Nagayama. It contains some of her best pop such as "Haru wa Sara Sara", her iconic "Venus" and her underrated cover of "Take My Breath Away". The Enka is also a real treat, as it's my favourite genre. Though I was a bit surprised to see that "Uso Datto Itte" was not included. "Jonkara Onnabushi", "Higurashi", and "Suterarete" to name a few of her iconic Enka songs on this dvd. A must have for fans of old J-pop, Enka, or Nagayama herself.

Released in the same year as his greatest hits, this album offers a fresh take on his evolving style. The arrangements are more vibrant, yet they retain that signature melancholic undertone. It is a wonderful snapshot of an artist in full bloom, confident and unafraid to experiment with new sounds and textures.