Flowing Drunk Song - Hako Yamazaki

Introduction

◆ Singer, singer-songwriter, actress, and writer from Hita City, Oita Prefecture. While attending Yokohama Gakuen High School, she entered a contest and made her debut in 1975 with the album "Tobimasu." Her powerful vocal range and expressiveness, unimaginable for her petite, slim figure (just under 150cm), combined with her dark, sharp lyrics that explored society through love, earned her the nickname "Nakajima Miyuki's rival" at the time of her debut. In December 1975, she performed at the TBS Hall's "Pack Festival." Her performances were met with overwhelming acclaim, and she began to be known as the "Madonna of Late-Night Radio," primarily on TBS's "Pack in Music." From April 1979 to March 1980, she hosted the Tuesday DJ slot on Nippon Broadcasting System's "All Night Nippon." While continuing to release music and perform concerts, she also engaged in a variety of activities, including essay writing and theater performances. She made a full comeback in 2008 and continues to remain active. During her time with Pony Canyon, Hako Yamazaki released 16 albums (1975-1984). Many of these have yet to be released on CD, and they are scheduled for remastering in the future.

[Content Description] ◆October 1, 2014 marks the 40th anniversary of Hako Yamazaki's debut. ◆Following last December's three-disc live set, this highly anticipated reissue of her early studio albums, including the first CD release, is finally here to celebrate her 40th anniversary. ◆Following 1977's "Indigo Poem" and "Hako Yamazaki First Live," this is Hako Yamazaki's fourth studio album, released in 1978. This highly requested reissue is now available on CD for the first time. The lineup is impressive, featuring Hiro Tsunoda (drums), Tsugutoshi Goto (bass), Masaki Matsubara (guitar), and others.

◆Newly remastered/Includes bonus tracks (2 single tracks not included on the album)

[Track List]

1. Nagare Yoi Uta (Flowing Dripping Song) 2. Tsumi (Sin) 3. Ao Senko (Green Light) 4. Uchi to Issho (With Uchi) 5. Yokohama 6. Sayonara (Goodbye) 7. From Today 8. Kimagure (Whimsical) 9. Yoake Mae (Before Dawn) 10. Nagare Yoi Uta (Flowing Dripping Song) (Single Version/Bonus Track) 11. Hibara Furusato (Hinohara Hometown) (Single Version/Bonus Track)

[Released by] Pony Canyon

Media Reviews and More

October 1, 2014 marks the 40th anniversary of Hako Yamazaki's debut. Following her December 2013 live set (3-disc set), Hako Yamazaki is celebrating her pre-40th anniversary with a series of reissues, including the first-ever CD releases of her early studio albums. This album marks her fourth studio album, released in 1978, following 1977's "Aoi no Uta" (Poem of Indigo Blue) and "Hako Yamazaki First Live." This highly requested reissue is now available on CD for the first time. (C)RS