1976 · THE LISTENING ROOM
Hoshi Furu Mayonaka
Hi-Fi Set
The review
On “Hoshi Furu Mayonaka,” Hi-Fi Set's three-part harmony turns the night sky into something intimate. Junko Yamamoto's clear lead is surrounded by voices that never simply decorate the melody; they give it depth and motion.
The song sits on the reverse of “Shiawase ni Naru Tame,” yet it has the poise of an A-side. Its soft-focus arrangement and immaculate chorus make this one of those singles whose less obvious side becomes the lasting discovery.
Sides
- A · Shiawase ni Naru Tame
- B · Hoshi Furu Mayonaka
Original single
Express / Toshiba EMI · ETP-10009
Coupled with
Shiawase ni Naru Tame