"OPUS - All Time Best 1975-2012" is a testament to Tatsuro Yamashita's enduring legacy as a singer-songwriter and musician. The compilation provides a comprehensive overview of his remarkable career, showcasing his ability to craft timeless songs that have captivated audiences for decades. If you're a fan of Japanese pop and rock music or simply looking to explore new sounds, this album is an excellent starting point.
The song that catapulted Yamashita to superstardom. The legendary brass opening benefits immensely from lossless audio; the trumpets sound bright and triumphant without ever becoming harsh or piercing at high volumes.
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The final core disc captures Yamashita’s transition into the turn of the century. It proves that his ear for melody and high-fidelity production never waned, even as the music industry shifted toward fully digital workflows.
Spanning two discs (in the standard edition), OPUS covers the evolution of his sound from sophisticated soft rock to danceable funk. "OPUS - All Time Best 1975-2012" is a
| | | DISC 2: MOON/WARNER YEARS I | DISC 3: MOON/WARNER YEARS II | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | DOWN TOWN | 悲しみのJODY (She Was Crying) | ヘロン (Heron) | | 2 | 雨は手のひらにいっぱい (Rain in My Palm) | 高気圧ガール (High Pressure Girl) | 世界の果てまで (To the Ends of the World) | | 3 | パレード (Parade) | クリスマス・イブ (Christmas Eve) | ドリーミング・ガール (Dreaming Girl) | | 4 | WINDY LADY | スプリンクラー (Sprinkler) | ドーナツ・ソング (Donut Song) | | 5 | LOVE SPACE | THE THEME FROM BIG WAVE | いつか晴れた日に (On a Sunny Day) | | 6 | SOLID SLIDER | I LOVE YOU...Part I | 君の声に恋してる (I'm in Love with Your Voice) | | 7 | PAPER DOLL | 風の回廊 (Corridor of the Wind) | 2000トンの雨 [2003 NEW VOCAL REMIX] | | 8 | LET'S DANCE BABY | 土曜日の恋人 (Saturday's Lover) | 忘れないで (Don't Forget) | | 9 | BOMBER | ゲット・バック・イン・ラブ (Get Back in Love) | FOREVER MINE | | 10 | 潮騒 (THE WHISPERING SEA) | 踊ろよ、フィッシュ (Let's Dance Fish) | ずっと一緒さ (We'll Always Be Together) | | 11 | FUNKY FLUSHIN' | 蒼氓 (The Common People) | 街物語 (Town Story) | | 12 | 愛を描いて -LET'S KISS THE SUN- | アトムの子 (Atom's Child) | 僕らの夏の夢 (Our Summer Dream) | | 13 | RIDE ON TIME | さよなら夏の日 (Goodbye Summer Days) | 愛してるって言えなくたって (Even If I Can't Say I Love You) | | 14 | SPARKLE | ターナーの汽罐車 (Turner's Steam Locomotive) | 愛を教えて (Teach Me About Love) | | 15 | LOVELAND ISLAND | エンドレス・ゲーム (Endless Game) | 希望という名の光 (Light Called Hope) | | 16 | あまく危険な香り (A Sweet and Dangerous Scent) | ジャングル・スウィング (Jungle Swing) | - | | 17 | YOUR EYES | おやすみ、ロージー -Angel Babyへのオマージュ- (Goodnight Rosie -Homage to Angel Baby-) | - |
Yamashita is a notorious perfectionist; FLAC allows his complex "Wall of Sound" production to breathe. Vocal Clarity: The song that catapulted Yamashita to superstardom
Heavy, complex low-end bass frequencies that remain tight and un-muddled. "Forever Mine"
While the late 1970s and 1980s marked the commercial peak of City Pop in Japan, the genre experienced a massive global resurgence in the late 2010s via internet culture, future funk remixes, and streaming algorithms. Tracks that were once obscure Japanese vinyl gems became global internet anthems. OPUS acts as the perfect, authorized bridge linking his origins with his modern legacy. Inside the Album Structure