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Rediscover a hidden gem of early 1980s Japanese pop with Play Room, the debut album from singer Atsuko Niina. Originally released in 1983, the record blends city pop sophistication with jazz, bossa nova, and classic pop influences, creating a smooth and stylish listening experience that has gained cult status among collectors of Japanese vinyl.
Produced during the golden era of Japanese fusion and pop crossover, the album features lush arrangements, groove-driven instrumentation, and Niina’s expressive vocals across a set of carefully selected Western standards reimagined with Japanese lyrics and contemporary city pop production.
With contributions from notable musicians connected to Japan’s fusion scene and arrangements reflecting the polished studio sound of the period, Play Room stands as a rare and fascinating crossover between international jazz standards and Japanese pop aesthetics.
| Side | # | Title |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | Communication (One Note Samba) |
| A | 2 | Matchiuri No Shojo (Johnny Guitar) |
| A | 3 | Liar (Quizás, Quizás, Quizás) |
| A | 4 | Mr. Bojangles |
| A | 5 | Let Me Kiss (Wave) |
| B | 1 | Man or Boy (The Girl from Ipanema) |
| B | 2 | Enbi Na Kankei (Bésame Mucho) |
| B | 3 | Tawamure (Oishii Mizu) |
| B | 4 | Maboroshi No Te (Tie a Yellow Ribbon) |
| B | 5 | Asu Ni Kakeru Hashi (Bridge Over Troubled Water) |
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