In Motion – Minako Yoshida – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

Released in 1983, Minako Yoshida’s ‘In Motion’ stands as a luminous testament to the creative ferment of Japan’s early-80s jazz and city pop scenes. Yoshida, already revered for her poetic lyricism and boundary-pushing vocals, partnered with producer and Yellow Magic Orchestra’s Haruomi Hosono to craft an album that shimmers with rhythmic invention and daring arrangements. The record is at once rooted in the sophisticated tradition of jazz and unafraid to embrace electronic textures, angular funk, and the exploratory spirit of fusion. Yoshida’s voice—by turns smoky, crystalline, and resolutely expressive—threads through elastic basslines and gleaming synths, making each track feel like a midnight drive through neon-lit Tokyo. ‘In Motion’ is more than a collection of songs; it’s a snapshot of an artist and an era in transformation. For listeners seeking an album that rewards close attention and repeated spins, Yoshida’s deft songwriting and the album’s genre-blurring palette offer both immediate appeal and long-term intrigue. This is an essential document for connoisseurs of Japanese jazz and those drawn to music that dances at the edge of the expected.

Track List:
A1 – Uptown – 4:31
A2 – Cat – 2:19
A3 – Let’s Do It – 3:54
A4 – Lovin’ You – 3:46
A5 – The Sea – 4:54
B1 – Tornado – 3:56
B2 – Alcoholler – 5:26
B3 – Monster Stomp – 4:09
B4 – Town – 5:35