← City Pop / Harmony Style

1979 · THE LISTENING ROOM

KIOKU NO KAJITSU

Higurashi

The review

Higurashi's fifth album is polished pop built on close harmonies and an increasingly light touch. Breezy Brazilian hints run through B2, while A4 releases a bright, freewheeling melody. The group has moved far from its earlier folk sound without losing its human warmth.

Recommended tracks

  • A1
  • A4
  • B2

Vinyl

Invitation / Victor · VIH-6052

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