1981 · THE LISTENING ROOM
Air Pocket
Ayako Sawada
The review
“Air Pocket” surrounds Ayako Sawada's composed vocal with electric piano, strings and a gently buoyant rhythm. Its melody rises with an almost weightless ease, creating one of the softest urban moments in her 1981 album Silky Night.
Released behind “Dance ni Muchu,” the song is a classic example of the overlooked city-pop B-side. The production is polished but affectionate, carrying more warmth than spectacle.
Sides
- A · Dance ni Muchu
- B · Air Pocket
Original single
Crown · NCW-105
Coupled with
Dance ni Muchu