タエコ = Taeko – りりィ* = Lily (6) – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

Lily’s ‘タエコ = Taeko’ stands as a vivid snapshot of Japan’s pop sensibilities during a time of creative transformation. With her distinctive, smoky vocals and a songwriting style that gracefully blends vulnerability and resilience, Lily crafts songs that feel like pages torn from a diary—intimate, honest, and evocative. The arrangements on this album are lush yet understated, letting her voice and lyrics take center stage. Each track is imbued with a sense of nostalgia, not just for a specific era, but for the universal moments of longing and bittersweet reflection that Lily so skillfully captures.

For vinyl collectors and fans of Japanese pop, ‘Taeko’ is an essential listen—an artifact that bridges classic sensibilities with personal storytelling. Beyond its musical craftsmanship, the album offers insight into the evolving role of female singer-songwriters in Japan, and Lily’s nuanced perspective brings a rare authenticity to the genre. This record is not just a collection of songs, but an invitation to linger in the emotions and experiences that shape us. If you appreciate music that lingers in the mind and heart long after the needle lifts, ‘Taeko’ deserves a place on your shelf.

Track List:
A1 – 水の音 = Love Is – 4:37
A2 – 同棲時代 = Age Of Life – 4:25
A3 – ファニー・ガイ = Funny Guy – 3:06
A4 – 春よ = Spring Has Come II – 2:39
A5 – うらがえしの愛 = Turn It Over Love – 5:17
B1 – 私は泣いています = I Am Crying – 3:23
B2 – シューという名の女の子 = Blues Way Syu – 4:06
B3 – Stop – 3:11
B4 – 壊れすぎたのは = Trouble Blind Special – 4:27
B5 – りりィ・グッド・バイ = Lily Good By – 3:18
B6 – メロディ = Melody – 1:49